When to assume watchman goby is dead

[tchat]

My watchman goby and pistol shrimp finally paired up about 5 weeks ago and then after about a week of watching them they disappeared. I assumed they were excavating and enjoying their new partnership but I haven’t seen the goby since. I’m pretty sure the pistol shrimp is fine because I still see signs of his construction but no goby sightings. When to asume he’s gone and safe to buy a new one?

 

[Chocka]

My watchman goby and pistol shrimp finally paired up about 5 weeks ago and then after about a week of watching them they disappeared. I assumed they were excavating and enjoying their new partnership but I haven’t seen the goby since. I’m pretty sure the pistol shrimp is fine because I still see signs of his construction but no goby sightings. When to asume he’s gone and safe to buy a new one?

I have had 2 of them over the last 2 years and each one disappeared after a couple days no carcass no anything to this day wonder what the heck

 

[Prowler66gt]

Mine disappeared for three months only to be found swimming in my sump

 

[tchat]

disregard

 

[Gumbies R Us]

You could try to target feed in front of his hole to encourage him to come out more