Yeah, I have thought very seriously about that several times. But I already have a diamond goby who has his way with the sand constantly, not sure I am ready for another sand throwing critter, and I worry about it's ability to kill other tanks mates he feels threatened by, simply by snapping his claw together.
I really want a pistol shrimp, but something in my gut just says "NO".
Mine is in Quarantine. I was told they are small about 2 inches tops mine is about 1 inch. Same likes to hide if it sees you but have caught it perched on the pipe fitting I put in the tank. Once even exploring. But it is by itself
I don't really worry about little chances like that from small inhabitants. I just figure the fish in the tank act somewhat similar to what they do in the ocean. They know their capabilities and limitations and know who might be a threat so they act accordingly. Eventually they all get more comfortable around each other and rarely something happens. I watch my banded shrimp move right over my sleeping mandarin at night with no issues at all.
The chances of a Tiger pistol shrimp killing other fish is slim to none. I’ve got 2 firefish that often hunker down in the same burrow with my Tiger and YWG.
So now with this conversation, I am again thinking about betting one. Any idea which is best to pair with a watchman? I like the Randall's pistol.
I had a Randall’s at one time. Maybe still do. I don’t know. Put him in the tank months ago, saw him for 10 seconds, and didn’t see him again for over a month, and haven’t seen him since. I see and hear the Tiger every day, but in all fairness he’s 10x bigger.
This is what really makes me want one!
So another question on this subject for anyone who might know. I also have a Diamond goby, who is about 3 times the size of the watchman, they share a burrow together, but the diamond is a bit of a bully towards the watchman if he tries to come out at feeding time. How does anyone think this might play out if I throw a randalls pistol shrimp in the mix?
So another question on this subject for anyone who might know. I also have a Diamond goby, who is about 3 times the size of the watchman, they share a burrow together, but the diamond is a bit of a bully towards the watchman if he tries to come out at feeding time. How does anyone think this might play out if I throw a randalls pistol shrimp in the mix?
Good to know, thanks
do you know if they share a burrow together? That is one concern I have is to get the shrimp, only to have them not find/like each other.
