New pistol shrimp and goby pair

TCseh · Aug 1, 2023

I ordered this wheelers goby from doctor reefs and it was supposed to be paired with a pistol shrimp. The pistol shrimp disappeared in the tank the second I put him in and the goby seems pretty skinny. Should I proactively do something?

SnazzyUrchin792 · Aug 1, 2023

Similar situation to how my pair started out. Feed the goby frozen food frequently, and give them time. They should get back together inside of a week.

TCseh · Aug 1, 2023

Zachary2008 said:
Similar situation to how my pair started out. Feed the goby frozen food frequently, and give them time. They should get back together inside of a week.

By constantly do you mean 3-4 small feedings a day?

SnazzyUrchin792 · Aug 1, 2023

TCseh said:
By constantly do you mean 3-4 small feedings a day?

4 might be excessive. I did 2-3 to start.

SnazzyUrchin792 · Aug 1, 2023

Now that it’s been in the tank a little while, I feed it pellets in the mornings and frozen in the evenings.

TCseh · Aug 1, 2023

Zachary2008 said:
Now that it’s been in the tank a little while, I feed it pellets in the mornings and frozen in the evenings.

He has just sat in the same spot on the sand since I have put him in. Is that normal?

i cant think · Aug 2, 2023

TCseh said:
He has just sat in the same spot on the sand since I have put him in. Is that normal?

Yes, this is normal. A goby will be fairly scared and I’ve had some that just sit in one area when new and don’t do anything. I’ve also had some that do the opposite and go right for the rockwork.