Pinkbar Goby and Pistol Shrimp

[winnie]

Over the weekend, I got a Pinkbar Goby and a Pistol Shrimp pair. The idiot goby jumped to his death last night...I found him on the floor this morning. :frustrat:

The shrimp is alive and well. He set up shop front and center! If I get another Pinkbar, what are the chances they will pair-up?

 

[winnie]

P.S. I will definitely be getting some plexiglass to put on top of the tank before a new goby goes in.

 

[PRC]

You wanna be careful covering the tank with glass/plexiglass because of the necessary gas exchanges....I feel your pain, I had a pinkbar for about 3 days.

 

[winnie]

If I drill a bunch of holes in it will that be enough to get adequate air flow? What size holes?

 

[Dana42078]

Not sure about them pairing up but sorry for your loss. I have always wondered the same thing because i wanted to get a pistol but didnt think he would pair up with my watchman. If you do happen to get another let me know how it works out.

 

[winnie]

Thanks PRC and Dana! Dana- I'll keep you updated!

 

[Zissou]

I hear ya. The midas blenney I bought last week jumped out of the tank the first night while I was asleep. $45 and a cool fish down the drain.

 

[winnie]

So on the subject of adding a plexiglass lid.... I should drill holes for gas exchange. Like 1/4 inch holes every inch or so...or?

Let me know what you think would be best.

Thanks everybody for your support!!

 

[Zissou]

So on the subject of adding a plexiglass lid.... I should drill holes for gas exchange. Like 1/4 inch holes every inch or so...or?

Let me know what you think would be best.

Thanks everybody for your support!!

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[dcantucson]

Good information Kevin. Thanks.

 

[winnie]

Awesome! Thanks Kevin!

 

[BigH55]

Will a pistol shrimp pair with a watchman goby?

 

[Dana42078]

Sure will go on youtube. They "watchout" for predators as the pistol does its thing. When a predator comes near it warns the pistol and they both retreat.

 

[photokaty]

I recently purchased a banded shrimp goby and pistol shrimp duo about 2 weeks ago and put them in my 120 gallon reef tank... they hid under the front rock for about an hour and I haven't seen them since. I hope they are ok!