goby/ pistol shrimp symbiosis?

[reiko1078]

so i got a YWG the other day and ive been reading a lot about it and ive heard a lot about pairing gobies with pistol shrimp. can anyone explain how the two critters benefit from each other? or can someone give me a link to some juicy info?
thanx in advance!

 

[Moonstream]

Well, they work as a team. This site explains it well and clearly

http://www.janetsreef.com/watchman_goby.htm

 

[Reefmack]

This is a great site I found too.

http://www.explorebiodiversity.com/Hawaii/Shrimp-goby/general/index.htm

It even has some videos.

 

[reiko1078]

awesome! thanks a lot!