Shrimp Gobies and Pistol Shrimp

yannifish

yannifish

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I am considering getting a shrimp goby and pistol shrimp for my 55 gallon tank.
So, I'm wondering what shrimp and goby combinations work best, if there is any difference.
I wouldn't mind a yellow watchman goby though.
Also, I wouldn't mind getting other shrimp, will this be a problem with the pistol shrimp?
Thank you in advance!
 
bang guy

bang guy

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I think this paring is a lot of fun and perfect for a 55. Pistol Shrimp are opportunistic scavengers though and will eat an ornamental shrimp if it gets a chance. Usially this doesn't happen because the inhabit different areas of the tank.
There are differences in Shrimp and Gobies. Tiger Pistol Shrimp are a fairly safe bet as far as paring goes. They will accept most of the shrimp gobies.
 
yannifish

yannifish

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This pairing is always something I've found very interesting, and it is something I would love to duplicate in my tank.
I have about three inches of sand, and the rock goes straight to the bottom of the tank.
What would the feeding requirements of the shrimp and goby be?
So I should be okay with both a cleaner shrimp and pistol shrimp?
Is the pistol shrimp a threat to my fish as well? I don't plan on keeping anything especially small or slow moving.
Also, if I put a shrimp and a goby in the tank, how likely is it that they will pair? Should they be quarantined together?
 
florida joe

florida joe

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A few interesting facts I have recently read on the subject. The shrimp is almost blind. Hence its reliance on the goby. The goby actually communicates with the shrimp via tail beating and antenna contact. The shrimp in return digs all the time keeping the entrance to the cave clear or making new ones. There are some fascinating papers written on the subject.
 
yannifish

yannifish

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Originally Posted by florida joe http:///forum/thread/381945/shrimp-gobies-and-pistol-shrimp#post_3330425
A few interesting facts I have recently read on the subject. The shrimp is almost blind. Hence its reliance on the goby. The goby actually communicates with the shrimp via tail beating and antenna contact. The shrimp in return digs all the time keeping the entrance to the cave clear or making new ones. There are some fascinating papers written on the subject.
That's cool.
I wonder if not having a goby would make the shrimp more aggressive, as it can barely see.
This relationship is cooler than that of a clownfish and anemone, as both creatures work together, for each other.
I'll have to do some internet searches, on both care and just facts.
 
yannifish

yannifish

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I'm thinking a tiger pistol shrimp, and a yellow watchman goby.
What do they eat?
Should they be quarantined together?
 
florida joe

florida joe

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Mysis shrimp or enriched brine
I would QT the goby I AND THIS IS JUST ME. Would slowly acclimate and it must be slowly the shrimp to your DT them completely change the water you are holding your shrimp in (you are trying not to introduce any parasites in their swimming stage) and put the shrimp in the DT AGAIN THIS IS JUST WHAT I DO AND THE CHANCE I TAKE.
 
yannifish

yannifish

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The goby will deffinetly be quarantined.
So, once the acclimation for the shrimp has finished, remove all of the water it is in, and then add it to the tank?
Basically take it out of the water and place it in the tank?
 
florida joe

florida joe

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WHAT I DO is pour the water and shrimp through a fish net. Then I take some dt water and pour it over the shrimp in the net giving it a rinse and then put it in the tank
 
yannifish

yannifish

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Okay, that seems reasonable.
Thank!
I look forward to getting a pair.
Not until after I've taken care of my hair algae though...
Are gobies pretty simple to keep? What should I feed?
 
yannifish

yannifish

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Okay, what about the shrimp?
Oh, I'm having issues with it. It's being discussed in another thread under Reef Tanks, if you want more information.
 
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