Shrimps and Gobies pair up? - Aquarium Advice

ace1uno_00 · 01-18-2006, 03:01 AM

I saw the wierdest thing on animal planet. I was watching that show "most extreme" and the episode was on "extreme couples" and the top number 2 or 3 in the countdown was a Goby and a shrimp couple who need eachother to survive. They said the shrimp was blind and needed the goby to help it find its way back home and the shrimp would bring the Goby food or something like that. lol
Sounds crazy but i want that pair for my tank.

Was wondering if anyone knew what i was talking about or did i just misunderstand that whole segment of the show wrong.

thanks guys.

IworkatPSP · 01-18-2006, 05:59 AM

http://explorebiodiversity.com/Hawai...ndel-Krebs.htm

Pistol shrimp will often pair up with a goby like you saw and help eachother. It's pretty awesome to watch. I have a pistol shrimp/goby pair in a 5g minibow.

- Matt

austinsdad · 01-18-2006, 07:59 AM

http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/s...fm?pCatId=1852

Pics and kinds of shrimp gobies. Not any goby will do.

Just make sure your rock is firmly planted on the bottom of the tank 'cause the shrimp will burrow and could cause an avalanche - or get crushed. If the rock is firm, you will not have any problems and can enjoy this relationship without having to watch'm on TV!

ace1uno_00 · 01-18-2006, 03:18 PM

SWEET!!!

Thanks guys!!!

I knew i wasnt crazy. i was watching t.v. half sleep and just wanted to know if this was really true.
Should i get both the shrimp and goby while they are both small or anysize will do?

austinsdad · 01-18-2006, 03:33 PM

I believe any size will do. If not already paired at the [acronym:01a3ee1a41="Local Fish Store"]LFS[/acronym:01a3ee1a41], they'll find each other.

The yellow watchman goby seems the most popular, but check out the others for what suits you.

Lemme know what happens/whatcha do.

ace1uno_00 · 01-18-2006, 03:44 PM

Ok great they have a couple of Yellow watchman at my [acronym:d19f7fa7b8="Local Fish Store"]LFS[/acronym:d19f7fa7b8] and i was thinking maybe this shrimp:http://liveaquaria.com/product/prod_...fm?pCatId=2129

What do you think?

austinsdad · 01-18-2006, 03:49 PM

The writeup says "if compatible". Makes me wonder, but you should be OK.

01-18-2006, 03:01 AM	#1
ace1uno_00 Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 691 Images: 9	Shrimps and Gobies pair up? I saw the wierdest thing on animal planet. I was watching that show "most extreme" and the episode was on "extreme couples" and the top number 2 or 3 in the countdown was a Goby and a shrimp couple who need eachother to survive. They said the shrimp was blind and needed the goby to help it find its way back home and the shrimp would bring the Goby food or something like that. lol Sounds crazy but i want that pair for my tank. Was wondering if anyone knew what i was talking about or did i just misunderstand that whole segment of the show wrong. thanks guys. __________________ For Sale: Brand New Filstar XP3. In Box w/extra Media. $80 obo shipped. Ace1uno_00@yahoo.com

01-18-2006, 07:59 AM	#3
austinsdad Aquarium Advice Addict Community Mentor Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Clinton, Maryland Posts: 3,991 Images: 12	http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/s...fm?pCatId=1852 Pics and kinds of shrimp gobies. Not any goby will do. Just make sure your rock is firmly planted on the bottom of the tank 'cause the shrimp will burrow and could cause an avalanche - or get crushed. If the rock is firm, you will not have any problems and can enjoy this relationship without having to watch'm on TV! __________________ -Ray- "Life may not be the party we hoped for but while we are here we might as well dance!"

01-18-2006, 03:18 PM	#4
ace1uno_00 Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 691 Images: 9	SWEET!!! Thanks guys!!! I knew i wasnt crazy. i was watching t.v. half sleep and just wanted to know if this was really true. Should i get both the shrimp and goby while they are both small or anysize will do? __________________ For Sale: Brand New Filstar XP3. In Box w/extra Media. $80 obo shipped. Ace1uno_00@yahoo.com

01-18-2006, 03:33 PM	#5
austinsdad Aquarium Advice Addict Community Mentor Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Clinton, Maryland Posts: 3,991 Images: 12	I believe any size will do. If not already paired at the [acronym:01a3ee1a41="Local Fish Store"]LFS[/acronym:01a3ee1a41], they'll find each other. The yellow watchman goby seems the most popular, but check out the others for what suits you. Lemme know what happens/whatcha do. __________________ -Ray- "Life may not be the party we hoped for but while we are here we might as well dance!"

01-18-2006, 03:44 PM	#6
ace1uno_00 Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 691 Images: 9	Ok great they have a couple of Yellow watchman at my [acronym:d19f7fa7b8="Local Fish Store"]LFS[/acronym:d19f7fa7b8] and i was thinking maybe this shrimp:http://liveaquaria.com/product/prod_...fm?pCatId=2129 What do you think? __________________ For Sale: Brand New Filstar XP3. In Box w/extra Media. $80 obo shipped. Ace1uno_00@yahoo.com

01-18-2006, 05:59 AM	#2
IworkatPSP Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 144 Images: 2	http://explorebiodiversity.com/Hawai...ndel-Krebs.htm Pistol shrimp will often pair up with a goby like you saw and help eachother. It's pretty awesome to watch. I have a pistol shrimp/goby pair in a 5g minibow. - Matt

01-18-2006, 03:49 PM	#7
austinsdad Aquarium Advice Addict Community Mentor Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Clinton, Maryland Posts: 3,991 Images: 12	The writeup says "if compatible". Makes me wonder, but you should be OK. __________________ -Ray- "Life may not be the party we hoped for but while we are here we might as well dance!"

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