pistol shrimp & goby pair....

[trickyy21]

Go me a tiger pistol shrimp and goby pair, they were together at the lfs out in the open, working on their cave....when i put them into my display they got separated for a couple days but rejoined shortly after. they now have a new home together, and will. not. come. out. of. it. unfortunately i only get to observe this treat with a flashlight and a crooked neck. i would love to find out exactly what they are afraid of....

 

[Ben1]

Sounds cool, would like to see a pic if you can get one.

i only get to observe this treat with a flashlight and a crooked neck. i would love to find out exactly what they are afraid of....

lol

 

[Anonymous]

Are they alone in the tank? IME once they figure out they are alone the pair comes out more frequently

 

[Anonymous]

Are they alone in the tank? IME once they figure out they are alone the pair comes out more frequently

+1
the whole reason behind their pairing is for protection - IME, they'll stay inside their burrow until they feel safe enough. Target feeding them(placing a bit of food outside their burrow) might encourage them to start venturing out sooner, but dont rush it to hard- they'll come out sooner or later...

 

[trickyy21]

theyre not alone, but are with only peaceful tankmates (ie zebra gobies, mandarin, coral beauty + inverts [no other shrimp]). the goby started to venture out for the first time last night, but the shrimp is still a no-show. i've been spot feeding at the entrance to their burrow since theyve chosen this home.