pistol shrimp - Aquarium Advice

mandarin man · 01-13-2008, 08:11 PM

anybody have an opinion on how a pistol shrimp will be in a 14 gal nano reef? and what fish do they usually form symbiotic relationships with?

Sadielynn · 01-13-2008, 08:21 PM

Pistols will usually fourm relationships with most gobies however it is not guarenteed ...You may be able to get one already paired , it is a bit more expensive tho .. Make sure your live rock is firmly planted on the glass or have it mounted on plexi with sand on top as they will burrow under the sand and keep it will stirred . Make sure that you do not have any corals that will be affected negativly if some sand gets tossed on it which is almost a given ... They all in all are a good choice for a nano ...

**roka64** · 01-14-2008, 01:31 PM

I have a pistol shrimp with a Tangaroa Goby , or you could check these other Shrimp Gobys . Definitely make sure your rock is firmly on the tank's bottom, as stated above.

fijiwigi · 01-14-2008, 02:39 PM

this site sells shrimp goby pairs http://www.vividaquariums.com/10Expa...ctCode=01-2745

**lando** · 01-14-2008, 05:51 PM

I have a pistol shrimp with my yellow watchman goby. It is a great relationship to observe. Focus on Amblyeleotris/Cryptocentrus/Stonogobiops sp. as these are ferred to as "shrimp gobies" and tend to form symbiotic relationships with pistols in the wild.

beachbumin · 01-29-2008, 07:58 PM

Would cleaner or peppermints mess with the pistol shrimp? Im thinking about adding a set to my new tank.

Sadielynn · 01-29-2008, 08:26 PM

I think they will be fine together if anything the pistol will protect the burrow and more likely will out the peppermint .. however they are known to live successfuly together

beachbumin · 01-30-2008, 08:00 PM

Awesome, thats what I was hoping for. Thanks Sadie

01-13-2008, 08:11 PM	#1
mandarin man Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pearland TX Posts: 75 Images: 1	pistol shrimp anybody have an opinion on how a pistol shrimp will be in a 14 gal nano reef? and what fish do they usually form symbiotic relationships with?

01-13-2008, 08:21 PM	#2
Sadielynn Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,243	Pistols will usually fourm relationships with most gobies however it is not guarenteed ...You may be able to get one already paired , it is a bit more expensive tho .. Make sure your live rock is firmly planted on the glass or have it mounted on plexi with sand on top as they will burrow under the sand and keep it will stirred . Make sure that you do not have any corals that will be affected negativly if some sand gets tossed on it which is almost a given ... They all in all are a good choice for a nano ... __________________ Sadielynn Nanoreefing site 2 nanos 10 gallons

01-14-2008, 01:31 PM	#3
roka64 Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 10,245 Images: 12	I have a pistol shrimp with a Tangaroa Goby , or you could check these other Shrimp Gobys . Definitely make sure your rock is firmly on the tank's bottom, as stated above. __________________ Uh-oh, I just overloaded my Bioload! Questions loved, heeded advice greatly appreciated! Vote for AA Good reading about: Nitrogen Cycle Fishless Cycling Need more help? Articles Acronym List --Scott

01-14-2008, 05:51 PM	#5
lando Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Savage, MN Posts: 7,630 Images: 46	I have a pistol shrimp with my yellow watchman goby. It is a great relationship to observe. Focus on Amblyeleotris/Cryptocentrus/Stonogobiops sp. as these are ferred to as "shrimp gobies" and tend to form symbiotic relationships with pistols in the wild. __________________ Some people are like slinkies...they serve no real purpose yet can still bring a smile to your face when you push them down the stairs! Have a great day! Brian

01-29-2008, 07:58 PM	#6
beachbumin Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Wilmington, North Carolina Posts: 515 Images: 2	Would cleaner or peppermints mess with the pistol shrimp? Im thinking about adding a set to my new tank. __________________ Any home mortgage questions feel free to ask. Thats what I do when I'm not tending to my tank!!

01-14-2008, 02:39 PM	#4
fijiwigi Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Yakima, Washington Posts: 1,094 Images: 7	this site sells shrimp goby pairs http://www.vividaquariums.com/10Expa...ctCode=01-2745

01-29-2008, 08:26 PM	#7
Sadielynn Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,243	I think they will be fine together if anything the pistol will protect the burrow and more likely will out the peppermint .. however they are known to live successfuly together __________________ Sadielynn Nanoreefing site 2 nanos 10 gallons

01-30-2008, 08:00 PM	#8
beachbumin Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Wilmington, North Carolina Posts: 515 Images: 2	Awesome, thats what I was hoping for. Thanks Sadie __________________ Any home mortgage questions feel free to ask. Thats what I do when I'm not tending to my tank!!

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