Tiger pistol eats algae, harasses mushroom

[Doob]

Little bugger. Is this normal behavior? I didn't know they were algae eaters. Doesn't seem to be intentionally hurting the coral, I do believe I saw a piece of red in his claw on one trip back in though. I have video, maybe I'll upload later if you're interested.

 

[Doob]

 

[azbigjohn]

That's either a really small YWG, or a huge tiger shrimp. I would honestly be worried about the goby. It's not unheard of for Tigers to munch on their hosting goby when there is a major size difference.

 

[Doob]

That's either a really small YWG, or a huge tiger shrimp. I would honestly be worried about the goby. It's not unheard of for Tigers to munch on their hosting goby when there is a major size difference.

He is a tiny YWG. Really? I've never read that. Maybe when food is scarce or you think it's just random?

They were introduced on the same day, a little over 2 weeks ago and have shared a burrow since day one. I sure hope this doesn't happen, I have no way to separate them.

 

[The new fish on the block]

Pistol shrimp in the wild keep gardens of algae by their burrow to eat

 

[The new fish on the block]

Here is a video explaining it