High fin goby & tiger pistol shrimp

[carlos413]

I got a pair of these guys last friday. I acclimated them for two hours. The shrimp found a spot towards the front of the tank " perfect just what I wanted". To date the fish has remained hidden I have yet to see him eat. I am a little worried that he may starve to death. I hope he pulls through. Should I try to spot feed the fish & the shrimp? I am not worried about them paring up they was paird at the lfs. I know is a matter of time before they meet. My worry is that they might not get enough to eat. I got a pair of these guys last friday. I acclimated them for two hours. The shrimp found a spot towards the front of the tank " perfect just what I wanted". To date the fish has remained hidden I have yet to see him eat. I am a little worried that he may starve to death. I hope he pulls through. Should I try to spot feed the fish & the shrimp? I am not worried about them paring up they was paird at the lfs. I know is a matter of time before they meet. My worry is that they might not get enough to eat.

 

[btldreef]

Yes, spot feed. I spot feed mine quite often.

 

[kiefers]

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Originally Posted by BTLDreef http:///forum/thread/385492/high-fin-goby-tiger-pistol-shrimp#post_3380858
Yes, spot feed. I spot feed mine quite often.
+1 I would spot feed a little twice a day, but give it some time to acclimate itself to it's new home. It may take some time and he will pop out and check things out. If I may recommend, leave the lights low or off for a day as to not stress him out to much. JMO

 

[btldreef]

Also, what size tank did he end up going in? Anything larger than 20-30G, and it's going to be hard to keep track of him.

 

[jerth6932]

I had the exact sme combo for 2 years it took 2 weeks before I saw my gob...... it was weird. And the shrimp will go everywhere..... there isn't a set spot.... I just hope ya placed rock stuctures on tank and not sand! Everything should be fine.