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Best Goby for a Randall's Pistol Shrimp?

Started by Severum, February 25, 2010, 04:08:29 PM

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Severum

Well after having gone missing for 6 months I found my Randall's pistol shrimp this weekend while swapping my sump and ref. He managed to go down my drain, through a filter sock, into the fuge and then into the sump.

Now that he's found, twice the size I remember him to be (what was he eating down there?) and with a nice burrow in the display I'd really like to get a buddy for him. What's the best goby for a Randall's pistol shrimp. I know they are compatible with most goby's from the genera Stronogobiops or Amblyeleotris, but there are too many to choose from. Bear in mind this is a tank with a trigger, angel and a couple tangs so competition for food against fast swimmers exists.

Regards,
Steve Everum

"We like people for their qualities, but love them for their defects."

120 gallon reef

Cheebs

I'd go for a Yasha Haze Goby, they look really neat and commonly pair up with Randall's pistol shrimp.

Rybren

I had mine with a Banded Hi-Fin (who made the leap to freedom  :'( )  It was a nice looking fish.
120G Reef

salvini55

Vafa, the Yasha haze is awsome. Not timmid about taking food either

Severum

Both gobies mentioned look best with this shirmp. I initially had a yasha haze that didn't make it. Being so small I thought they'd be a little too flimsy when compared to the competition for food they had in my tank. A yellow watchman or pink spot would appear to fair better.

I'll probably give a yasha haze another try.
Regards,
Steve Everum

"We like people for their qualities, but love them for their defects."

120 gallon reef