2 pistols, 1 goby

mc-cro · 11/11/2012, 08:03 AM

Long story short, when I got the first pistol, it was so stressed from shipping that it lost both its claws in the bag. I acclimated and never saw it again.

Figuring it didnt survive, I purchased a goby/shrimp pair from Divers Den a couple of months ago.

Boy, was I surprised when I saw this (sorry for the poor quality phone video)

http://youtu.be/c4vFqCnY0JM

Portsie · 11/11/2012, 09:23 AM

That's awesome! Love my YWG/pistol pair, can only imagine it would be better as a threesome!!!

mc-cro · 11/11/2012, 06:42 PM

I have only seen the 2nd pistol a couple of times, and was very lucky to catch it on video.

I am kinda surprised more people havent commented, I thought having 2 pistols sharing a burrow was pretty unusual.

macktab · 11/11/2012, 06:55 PM

Thanks for the video. I am suprised to find they can grow a claw back, or change snapping claws if one gets lost.

mtaquarist · 11/11/2012, 07:00 PM

That's cool I didn't even know that was possible

SushiGirl · 11/11/2012, 10:34 PM

Some people have mated pistols with a goby, or a mated pair of gobies (foursome). Not common, but not unheard of. Always cool.

Crabs and shrimp can regenerate lost limbs through molting.

kevin32 · 11/11/2012, 11:07 PM

So does it have to be male and female pistol shrimp to work? Would they fight if it's the same sex?

ReefUrchin · 11/12/2012, 07:56 AM

What that song? "One is a lonely number"?

KCombs · 11/12/2012, 09:42 AM

I've bvought a few pistols over the last year...I dump them into the tank, nbever to be seen again

lilalove · 11/12/2012, 10:14 AM

Awesome video!! I love goby/pistol combos. I'd get one for my tank if I wasn't considering getting rid of it.

joeogio · 11/12/2012, 12:21 PM

awesome, pistol shrimp are cool a buddy of mine has a pair of pistols and a yellow watchman, the pistols have nothing to do with the goby

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laugh · 11/12/2012, 07:05 PM

Is that a mormon goby?

11/11/2012, 08:03 AM	#1
mc-cro (macro) Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 2,238	2 pistols, 1 goby Long story short, when I got the first pistol, it was so stressed from shipping that it lost both its claws in the bag. I acclimated and never saw it again. Figuring it didnt survive, I purchased a goby/shrimp pair from Divers Den a couple of months ago. Boy, was I surprised when I saw this (sorry for the poor quality phone video) http://youtu.be/c4vFqCnY0JM __________________ Time is the most valuable thing you have... spend it wisely Current Tank Info: 60x26x24 AGE 3 sided starphire

11/11/2012, 09:23 AM	#2
Portsie Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 741	That's awesome! Love my YWG/pistol pair, can only imagine it would be better as a threesome!!! __________________ 90g corner overflow, 33g sump, Apex, Vertex IN-100, 2x MP-10w ES, 1X MP-40w, Tunze Osmolator, 60lbs Caribsea oolite, 85lbs live rock, 4x54w T5 with LED moonlights

11/11/2012, 06:42 PM	#3
mc-cro (macro) Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 2,238	I have only seen the 2nd pistol a couple of times, and was very lucky to catch it on video. I am kinda surprised more people havent commented, I thought having 2 pistols sharing a burrow was pretty unusual. __________________ Time is the most valuable thing you have... spend it wisely Current Tank Info: 60x26x24 AGE 3 sided starphire Last edited by mc-cro; 11/11/2012 at 06:57 PM.

11/11/2012, 10:34 PM	#6
SushiGirl Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Fort Worth, TX USA Posts: 8,267	Some people have mated pistols with a goby, or a mated pair of gobies (foursome). Not common, but not unheard of. Always cool. Crabs and shrimp can regenerate lost limbs through molting. __________________ Visit my Homepage or "My Albums" (via Profile) for hitchhiker pics. Current Tank Info: 55g softy/LPS tank & 20L reef tank

11/11/2012, 11:07 PM	#7
kevin32 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: North OC, 92683 Posts: 901	So does it have to be male and female pistol shrimp to work? Would they fight if it's the same sex? __________________ Tank: 40 gallon Breeder w/ Overflow. 30lb of Liverock. 40lb of live sand. Light: Aquaticlife T5 Fixture Fish: False Percula pair, royal gramma

11/11/2012, 06:55 PM	#4
macktab Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: MA Posts: 107	Thanks for the video. I am suprised to find they can grow a claw back, or change snapping claws if one gets lost.

11/11/2012, 07:00 PM	#5
mtaquarist Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Montana Posts: 93	That's cool I didn't even know that was possible

11/12/2012, 07:56 AM	#8
ReefUrchin Moved On Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 397	What that song? "One is a lonely number"?

11/12/2012, 09:42 AM	#9
KCombs They Call me "RifRaf" Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: with Poly Pure Bred Posts: 547	I've bvought a few pistols over the last year...I dump them into the tank, nbever to be seen again __________________ I'm no "Expert", I'm just someone who has failed more than you have The beatings will continue until moral improves Current Tank Info: 90G reef, 150G FOWLR

11/12/2012, 10:14 AM	#10
lilalove Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 462	Awesome video!! I love goby/pistol combos. I'd get one for my tank if I wasn't considering getting rid of it. __________________ Karina For mad scientists who keep brains in jars, here's a tip: why not add a slice of lemon to each jar, for freshness? - Deep Thoughts by Jack Handey Current Tank Info: 180 gallon reef, 55 gallon sump and refugium

11/12/2012, 12:21 PM	#11
joeogio Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: bluff city TN Posts: 198	awesome, pistol shrimp are cool a buddy of mine has a pair of pistols and a yellow watchman, the pistols have nothing to do with the goby Posted from ReefCentral.com App for Android

11/12/2012, 07:05 PM	#12
laugh Member of the Registry Join Date: May 2004 Location: Northeast Ohio Posts: 1,226	Is that a mormon goby? __________________ NORK President Current Tank Info: All gone