odds of new goby finding shrimp?

[gspgretchen]

I had a oranged spot goby/tiger pistol combo. Goby died a while back, though shrimp disappeared to. Found shrimp last night still alive after a few months alone!
Question is if I get a new goby will they find each other? I will try to place goby close to where I think shrimp is living after quarantine period. I wondered if shrimp gives off an odor/scent that the goby can smell, or visa/versa.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[snorvich]

In my opinion, it is highly likely.

 

[Angel*Fish]

I agree - they seem to have some way to find each other.

 

[Recty]

I think your chances are very good, especially in a relatively "small" 75 gallon tank.

 

[MikeandNicole]

We just added a small pistol to our 12g, it was given to us by our LFS because he came in without the big claw. Our magnificent goby paired up with it within a day or two. His orginial pistol disapeared months ago and he has been living in the caves in the tank.

 

[chasekwe]

Regardless of display size, lighting, tank sandstorm conditions... my Yasha and Red Banded Pistol always find one another within the first hour. I've moved them 3 times.

 

[cjtice]

I have had a tiger in my 90 for 2 months, had not seen him since I added him but I had heard him several times. Well today I bought a wheelers goby and within the first hour they were together and digging a burrow right up front in my tank. Here is a pic that I took 5 minutes ago.

Sorry for the opoor quality, it was my cell and a very shaded area.