Goby/shrimp combo
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yellowwatchmen
In Memoriam
The pistol shrimp wanders around a bit. I just found mine in my sump. I hve no idea how it got there or how long it has been there. but it is nice to see him though. But he is stubborn i had to tap him on the back 4-5 times just to make him move an inch I finnally got him into a cup though and put him back in the main tank where he belongs.
ACBlinky
Premium Member
I have an orange-spot goby paired with a tiger named Digger. Digger is a frequent 'popper', and he's LOUD - that said, he's also a big boy. We've had him about 2.5 years, and he must be close to 3" long now.
There are a few nasty species of pistol out there, but the ones that pair with gobies are generally gentle souls. Digger lives with a coral banded shrimp now, and has shared his space with skunk cleaners, peppermints, various crabs, hermits, snails, tiny fish and a crazy 2" whelk that's forever trying to get into his cave. He snaps, crackles and pops if anyone comes too close, but never hurts anyone.
Shameless picture of my boy - this is an old one, from about a year and a half ago:
There are a few nasty species of pistol out there, but the ones that pair with gobies are generally gentle souls. Digger lives with a coral banded shrimp now, and has shared his space with skunk cleaners, peppermints, various crabs, hermits, snails, tiny fish and a crazy 2" whelk that's forever trying to get into his cave. He snaps, crackles and pops if anyone comes too close, but never hurts anyone.
Shameless picture of my boy - this is an old one, from about a year and a half ago:
StunnaShadez
New member
do shrimps feed their gobies w/ pods? because my yashia does not come out of its burrow. i try to feed it mysis and brine but it still does not come out. i ocassionally hear my tiger pistol snap from time to time but its not really noticable unless im paying close attention.
deepbeneath
New member
sand bed depth
sand bed depth
How deep does my sandbed have to be to keep a pistol shrimp? Right now its about 4" deep and a mix of crushed coral and sand.
sand bed depth
How deep does my sandbed have to be to keep a pistol shrimp? Right now its about 4" deep and a mix of crushed coral and sand.
yellowwatchmen
In Memoriam
Thats plenty deep enough. My sand bed is1.5" and my pistol still has plenty of burrows.
StunnaShadez
New member
your sandbed doesnt have to be all that deep. mines is just about 1.5 inches and they just burrow under liverock
