Blenny and shrimp goby compatibility?

[CoreyK]

Would a Blenny (Ecsenius spp., either Linear or Tailspot) get along with a watchman goby/shrimp pair in a 20g reef, or would there be problems?
Anyone have experience with this?
Also, do any of these creatures not get along with common aquarium shrimp (skunks, sexys, peppermints etc.)?

Any input is appreciated,
Thanks.

 

[Blazer88]

I've kept a tailspot with a pair of Hi-fin gobies in my old 20G nano and there was not any issues at all. The tailspot even poked his head out of their little hole with the gobies so they obviously didn't mind his presence. I also kept a bi-color with my Yasha in my 65G for years without any issues either (w/a cleaner and peppermint shimp). You should be just fine.

 

[CoreyK]

Thanks for the input!
Did you like the tailspot Blenny? Was it interactive?

 

[spamin76]

Sometimes gobies and blennies cause problems together - but it is hit and miss. There can be some minor territory disputes if they both decide to hang out on the same spot.

Usually it isn't a problem.

 

[Snowboarda42]

Only issue I've ever had with a goby/shrimp and a blenny is that the Goby is scared of the Blenny but thats it.