Hi all, I've been setting up a tiny nano/pico(5 gallons), mostly to provide extra space and a nice tank for coral. I am considering a shrimp/goby pair now that the the tank has cycled, but my problem lies with my substrate. I chose to mix it up and go with caribsea live Hawaiin black substrate. It is very coarse, almost like gravel. I have read that the shrimp/goby pairs generally like finer sand, or a mix. Do you think that they could thrive in this? As always all suggestions are appreciated!
Hawaii black sand and shrimp gobies
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I don't know about the shrimp gobbies but I've had my fare share of sand sifters with regular old crushed coral which is pretty coarse and they have done fine.
That seems a bit large and coarse for a shrimp goby pair. I use the special grade sand (1-2mm grain) and would not go coarser than that. I have used crushed coral, but not with a shrimp goby pair. I love this sand as it is good to not get blown, but can still be used with the sand sifters and the goby shrimp pairs.
Although, just a thought. I have always had the little guys (tangora, pink bar and candy canes). If you get a watchman and a Caribbean pistol shrimp, you may be okay as they are larger and could maybe deal with that grain.
Although, just a thought. I have always had the little guys (tangora, pink bar and candy canes). If you get a watchman and a Caribbean pistol shrimp, you may be okay as they are larger and could maybe deal with that grain.
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