goby and pistol shrimp?

[jimsflies]

So peppermints and pistol shrimp won't get along?

Nice looking goby and shrimp Jamie.

[Tom@HaslettMI]

the only bad thing is i wondering what to do if the goby or shrimp every dies because they are the best of friends.

My goby has been in the tank for more than ten years and is on his second shrimp. I'm not sure why the first shrimp croaked but the goby bonded with the new one right away. Apparently gobies aren't sentimental...

As for other shrimp... I've tried cleaner shrimp and they last a few months (up to a year) then disappear. I don't think the pistol had anything to do with it. The only scenario I would see problems with a pistol and any other shrimp is if the other shrimp tried to take up residence in the pistol's cave(s). Cleaners are probably the least likely to do that with scarlet/bloods most likely and peppermints somewhere in between. JMO.

iyachtuxivm - Sorry if I misunderstood your earlier post. Sounds like we experience similar issues with tunnel building.

[jimsflies]

Thoughts on also adding a jaw fish ...or would that be too much digging/in a small territory?

[Tom@HaslettMI]

Thoughts on also adding a jaw fish ...or would that be too much digging/in a small territory?

I'd say too much for the 29 gallon, but that's just my opinion. What size is the "upstairs" tank? That might be a better fit for trying both.

[jimsflies]

They won't do well in the upstairs tank...hard to swim without water.

I suppose if they fall victim to carpet surfing I could make a mobile out of their remains and hang it in the tank though.

[Tankster]

I've got a pink spot that I got from Preuss, one of my favorite fish.

[Tom@HaslettMI]

They won't do well in the upstairs tank...hard to swim without water.

I suppose if they fall victim to carpet surfing I could make a mobile out of their remains and hang it in the tank though.

Ha-Ha. smart- I was suggesting that you have this thing referred to as patience and wait to get both until the other tank is up and running.

[jimsflies]

What fun is that?

[Tom@HaslettMI]

Fun, who said anything about fun!?

[MizTanks]

I've got a peppermint in with my pistol and all is well-so far