Candy Stripe Pistol Shrimp, Alpheus yaldwyni

[crp]

I'm looking to add a few inverts to my tank and came across this:

Candy Stripe Pistol Shrimp, Alpheus yaldwyni

In the description it says its reef safe and peaceful, potentially harmful only to tiny fish.

I have a red firefish and a purple firefish. Should I be concerned about them?

I also read it will form a relationship with Yellow Watchman Gobies, Cryptocentrus cinctus or Orange Spot Prawn Gobies, Amblyeleotris guttata, among others. Anyone prefer one over the other and why?

Also if I get one of these gobies, will it be ok with my lawnmower blennie?

Thanks.

Carrie

 

[fat-tony]

i have a pistol and have a pair of firefish....never even been a remote problem

 

[crp]

Tony, do you have a goby with it? If so, what kind? Do they "hang" together? and do you have the candy or Tiger Pistol Shrimp, Alpheus bellulus?

 

[Stephany]

oooh carrrie!

Lookatchyoo with the scientific names.

 

[crp]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6896980#post6896980 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Stephany
oooh carrrie!

Lookatchyoo with the scientific names.

Are you Impressed??? I'm only copying and pasting. If you asked me tomorrow I would have no idea!

I figured Gary would be the first to jump on that too. :lol:

Carrie

 

[fat-tony]

http://www.saltwaterfish.com/site_1...ategory=4&category_search=61&root_parent_id=4

they started out sharing a space. of course it's facing toward the back of the tank so i don't get to see a whole lot. took a day

 

[Jamie2337]

That is a great looking Goby.

Carrie,

Sounds like a good idea to me!

 

[crp]

Tony,
I'm looking at both petsolutions and swf. Of course, neither site has both the goby and the shrimp and I really don't want to make 2 orders unless I really have too but I really like yours much better than these two:

http://www.petsolutions.com/Default.aspx?ItemID=128000L
and
http://www.petsolutions.com/Default.aspx?ItemID=128000L

I'm on another site now looking. It will take me a few days to decide on what I want.

Carrie

 

[fat-tony]

http://www.saltwaterfish.com/site_1...ategory=4&category_search=63&root_parent_id=4

they match up pretty well color-wise...."WHEN" i could see them.....damn things

 

[crp]

:lol: Yeah, don't you just love when you research something, buy it, pay for shipping, acclimate and then......NEVER see it again. :lol:

I think this one is cute:

http://www.petsolutions.com/Default.aspx?ItemID=128000L

 

[fat-tony]

i do get to hear it REALLY late at night once in a while.....:sad2:

 

[Gary Majchrzak]

I only saw this thread Tuesday morning. Even copying and pasting takes some effort. I'm impressed, Carrie.

FWIW- Marine Oasis probably has like 5 pairs of shrimp/goby combos. You'll need to search the holding tanks because they're secretive. All are very kewl.

 

[LAreefer]

not really sure as to the scientific names of the gobies, but when a spare pistol comes into the shop we usually pair it up with a highfin goby or another brightly colored small species, if the pistol isn't to large. I've even seen one pair up with a tailspot blennie.

but hey, you could just get a mantis shrimp and see what fun happens in your tank

 

[zanclus]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6898967#post6898967 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Gary Majchrzak
I only saw this thread Tuesday morning. Even copying and pasting takes some effort. I'm impressed, Carrie.

LOL That doesn't say much for you Gary, but then again i heard you are impressed when someone ties their shoes with velcro....JK

 

[Gary Majchrzak]

Well.... what Carrie did is how it starts. I wasn't born knowing scientific names.
I think Zanclus was one of the first fish names I learned....

 

[crp]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6903461#post6903461 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Gary Majchrzak
Well.... what Carrie did is how it starts. I wasn't born knowing scientific names.

Really??? I'm shocked!

Actually, do you know them off the top of your head now or do you still have to look them up?

Gotta look up Zanclus now. I just assumed it was some Star Wars name or something.

Carrie

 

[Jamie2337]

Carrie,

I also thought it was a Star Wars or Star Trek kinda thing too. Off to google I go....

 

[Jamie2337]

Oh...Its a Moorish Idol. Good one Zanclus!

:rollface:

 

[Stephany]

You hear that Zanclus? They think you're secretly a vulcan-lover.