Mated Pair Yellow Watchman Goby and Tiger Pistol Shrimp - Page 2

stlreefer85 · 11/17/2011, 09:13 AM

hahaha yes post it lol

*reefermadness* · 11/17/2011, 09:18 AM

I've heard pistol shrimp can break tank glass, is this true or just Bologna?

stlreefer85 · 11/17/2011, 09:27 AM

i have heard that too but my shrimp doesnt seem like it pops hard or loud enough to break my glass so i dont know lol

jason2459 · 11/17/2011, 10:04 AM

You will not have to worry about the pistol shrimp breaking the tank glass. Even 99% of Stomatopods(Mantis) can not break tank glass.

I also wouldn't worry about the pistol shrimp killing a healthy fish. They are not predatory like that. They will eat small inverts like small crabs or small shrimp. I finally got to see mine take out a small peppermint shrimp that was stupid enough to hang around one of the cave entrances too long. I haven't lost any of my larger shrimp like full sized pepermints or cleaners. If you have small ornamental shrimp like Harlequin Shrimp I would be worried about them if they got near the caves.

Anything near the cave entrance that is not nailed down is fair game to include in their structural engineering projects including snails and crabs. Snail shells and small rock rubble is perfect for them. If you can give them a good selection it can be fun watching them turn each piece over and over trying to pick out just the right one.

jason2459 · 11/17/2011, 10:22 AM

Here's my pair I've had for over two years now.

[img]http://i34.*******.com/j9sw2c.jpg[/img]

[img]http://i33.*******.com/wpe7p.jpg[/img]

jason2459 · 11/17/2011, 10:27 AM

obligatory pistol shrimp documentary video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKPrGxB1Kzc

jason2459 · 11/17/2011, 10:41 AM

I should specify most pistol shrimp are not predatory to the point of taking out fish. There are a couple variations of pistol/snapping shrimp that are not goby safe. The tiger and banded (var.colors) pistol shrimp are safe. Some pistol shrimp don't care to create a symbiotic relationship like a bullseye.

Fish Biscuit · 11/17/2011, 12:11 PM

I ended up getting a half pound of rubble rock to help with the building material supply. My poor hermit had no shells to choose from because they were are nabbed by the shrimp so I had to get more of those too.

I hear a pop once in a while if anything comes near the cave & a few weeks ago my peppermint was dumb enough to go half way in & then I heard the pop & he ran like a bat out of hell, lol. The pistol has rushed the peppermint on occasion when it's feeding time & the peppermint gets too close to the opening, otherwise he is a perfect citizen & in his defence my peppermint is a pia...

stlreefer85 · 11/17/2011, 12:29 PM

sounds like our pistols may be related because my pistol is no problem either just stay off of his turf lol

11/17/2011, 09:18 AM	#27
reefermadness Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Norman, OK Posts: 254	I've heard pistol shrimp can break tank glass, is this true or just Bologna? __________________ Its not a hobby, its a lifestyle. Current Tank Info: 40 breeder, T-5s, evo koralias, sump/fuge w/ mag 7 return

11/17/2011, 10:04 AM	#29
jason2459 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Iowa Posts: 9,671	You will not have to worry about the pistol shrimp breaking the tank glass. Even 99% of Stomatopods(Mantis) can not break tank glass. I also wouldn't worry about the pistol shrimp killing a healthy fish. They are not predatory like that. They will eat small inverts like small crabs or small shrimp. I finally got to see mine take out a small peppermint shrimp that was stupid enough to hang around one of the cave entrances too long. I haven't lost any of my larger shrimp like full sized pepermints or cleaners. If you have small ornamental shrimp like Harlequin Shrimp I would be worried about them if they got near the caves. Anything near the cave entrance that is not nailed down is fair game to include in their structural engineering projects including snails and crabs. Snail shells and small rock rubble is perfect for them. If you can give them a good selection it can be fun watching them turn each piece over and over trying to pick out just the right one. __________________ rebuild and recovery log: No more red house, you'll have to click on my name and visit my homepage! You can check out my parameters at reeftronics dot net website and look for my username. Current Tank Info: 180g mixed reef w/ a beananimal overflow to a dolomite RRUGF. \| 20g long G. Smithii Mantis Tank

11/17/2011, 10:22 AM	#30
jason2459 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Iowa Posts: 9,671	Here's my pair I've had for over two years now. [img]http://i34.*****.com/j9sw2c.jpg[/img] [img]http://i33.*****.com/wpe7p.jpg[/img] __________________ rebuild and recovery log: No more red house, you'll have to click on my name and visit my homepage! You can check out my parameters at reeftronics dot net website and look for my username. Current Tank Info: 180g mixed reef w/ a beananimal overflow to a dolomite RRUGF. \| 20g long G. Smithii Mantis Tank

11/17/2011, 10:27 AM	#31
jason2459 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Iowa Posts: 9,671	obligatory pistol shrimp documentary video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKPrGxB1Kzc __________________ rebuild and recovery log: No more red house, you'll have to click on my name and visit my homepage! You can check out my parameters at reeftronics dot net website and look for my username. Current Tank Info: 180g mixed reef w/ a beananimal overflow to a dolomite RRUGF. \| 20g long G. Smithii Mantis Tank

11/17/2011, 10:41 AM	#32
jason2459 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Iowa Posts: 9,671	I should specify most pistol shrimp are not predatory to the point of taking out fish. There are a couple variations of pistol/snapping shrimp that are not goby safe. The tiger and banded (var.colors) pistol shrimp are safe. Some pistol shrimp don't care to create a symbiotic relationship like a bullseye. __________________ rebuild and recovery log: No more red house, you'll have to click on my name and visit my homepage! You can check out my parameters at reeftronics dot net website and look for my username. Current Tank Info: 180g mixed reef w/ a beananimal overflow to a dolomite RRUGF. \| 20g long G. Smithii Mantis Tank

11/17/2011, 09:13 AM	#26
stlreefer85 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 60	hahaha yes post it lol

11/17/2011, 09:27 AM	#28
stlreefer85 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 60	i have heard that too but my shrimp doesnt seem like it pops hard or loud enough to break my glass so i dont know lol

11/17/2011, 12:11 PM	#33
Fish Biscuit Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,164	I ended up getting a half pound of rubble rock to help with the building material supply. My poor hermit had no shells to choose from because they were are nabbed by the shrimp so I had to get more of those too. I hear a pop once in a while if anything comes near the cave & a few weeks ago my peppermint was dumb enough to go half way in & then I heard the pop & he ran like a bat out of hell, lol. The pistol has rushed the peppermint on occasion when it's feeding time & the peppermint gets too close to the opening, otherwise he is a perfect citizen & in his defence my peppermint is a pia... __________________ Michele I enjoy vodka entirely too much to share with the fish. Current Tank Info: 65 rimless with Eshopps R200 sump, current inhabitants randall goby, helfrichi, possum wrasse, barnacle blenny, mandarin, pistol, peppermint, & fire shrimp, snails, hermits, & LPS

11/17/2011, 12:29 PM	#34
stlreefer85 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 60	sounds like our pistols may be related because my pistol is no problem either just stay off of his turf lol

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