Best goby/shrimp pair for 24g AIO?

[BAPrince]

Newer tank with only a pair of clowns so far. I'm ready for my next fish, and was thinking a goby/shrimp combo. I was thinking yellow watchman, but it looks like they get too big. When I filter by tank size, it looks like wheelers shrimp and orange spotted could be choices, but I'm open to feedback. What goby and what shrimp would you recommend, specifically?

 

[Dempsey941]

I have an orange spotted goby and love him. I also enjoy the yasha goby and the orange striped goby.
Regardless of which goby you pick you want a randalli pistol shrimp over the tiger pistol.

 

[TexasReefer82]

Why do you prefer the Randall shrimp?

 

[Dempsey941]

Why do you prefer the Randall shrimp?

They stay smaller than tigers which makes them IMO a better option in a smaller setup. I’ve seen a large tiger pistol (must’ve been 4”) and they give me the heebee jeebees. I also think they look a lot nicer than tigers.

 

[TexasReefer82]

Holy smokes! didn't know they got that large. I have a Randalli/candy cane myself and this they're awesome, so I totally agree.

 

[TexasReefer82]

Newer tank with only a pair of clowns so far. I'm ready for my next fish, and was thinking a goby/shrimp combo. I was thinking yellow watchman, but it looks like they get too big. When I filter by tank size, it looks like wheelers shrimp and orange spotted could be choices, but I'm open to feedback. What goby and what shrimp would you recommend, specifically?

I think the goby/pistol shrimp pair is fascinating to keep!

I love the Hi-fin Red Banded - they're pretty much my favorite.

https://www.liveaquaria.com/product/181/?pcatid=181

The Yasha Goby is awesome too but they're more expensive.

https://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=15+31+1145&pcatid=1145

I've never kept one of these Tangaroa gobies but always have liked their appearance and they stay small.

https://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=15+31+2112&pcatid=2112

Whichever goby you get make sure there is a tight fitting lid on the tank without any openings they can fit through. These shrimp gobies are jumpers - as bad a jawfish.

 

[Katrina71]

Hi fin and a Randall's would be perfect!

 

[BAPrince]

I expect my main display tank to be set up in the next 3-6 months. Would a small yellow watchman be ok in the 24g for that long?

I really like the orange stripe and orange spotted, visually, so those are good substitutes, for me. AND, the wife really wants a Yellow Watchman in DT. Can you have two gobies in a 200+g?