Pipefish with emerald crab?

[joeman829]

Looking to add a pipefish to my 24 gal nano, my lfs has a blue banded pipefish that is eating mystis that I want to pick up, but I’m concerned because I have a big emerald crab in my tank. I also have 2 mini carpet nems and 3 RFA, 2 porcelain crabs, fire shrimp, yasha goby/ pistol pair, clown, and chalk bass. Also wondering if any of these guys don’t mix. Thanks

 

[blaxsun]

The pipefish will be fine with the crab. They do startle and get spooked easily by anemones, though.

 

[joeman829]

The pipefish will be fine with the crab. They do startle and get spooked easily by anemones, though.

Will the nems bother it too much for me to be able to get it?

 

[blaxsun]

Will the nems bother it too much for me to be able to get it?

Depends on the anemone. I had one shoot straight up out of a tank when its tail touched a tube anemone... The biggest challenge will be feeding - as they're closer to seahorses than fish.

 

[joeman829]

Depends on the anemone. I had one shoot straight up out of a tank when its tail touched a tube anemone... The biggest challenge will be feeding - as they're closer to seahorses than fish.

Ok, I might be safe cuz their RFA and mini carpets but I’ll look into it

 

[o2manyfish]

I've kept Blue Lined, Janss, and Dragon Faced with Emeralds and sally lightfoots without any issue.

Dave B