Yasha goby behavior

[Krzydmnd]

Hi all! I added a beautiful Yasha goby to my tank about three weeks ago and didn't see him after the second day so I wrote him off as a loss after the first week.

Lo and behold he's decided to make his appearance! Still very timid, but darting out from under a rock to eat at feeding time now, with the occasional glimpse at other times.

I understand they are a very timid variety of goby and I am wondering if I could expect him to get more comfortable in the tank or just be happy knowing he's alive without enjoying his presence regularly.

Also wondering if I added a Russell pistol shrimp I'd that might help him Bolden up a bit. Nothing else in the tank seems to be bothering him so I'm hoping he decides to get a bit more social.

Any experience with yasha is welcomed!

 

[saltyhog]

Mine was timid at first but became very bold in a couple of months. He made his home under a rock with GSP on it.

I would recommend an Randal's pistol shrimp as they stay small and don't create the problems tiger pistols sometimes do.

 

[minus9]

Agreed, a Randall's would be the better choice with a yasha. They will lose their shyness over time and make bold moves during feeding time. Always fun to watch.

 

[Krzydmnd]

Thank you both!

 

[andrewkw]

Mine hid for 6 full months then was out in the open for a couple of years. Unfortunately they don't live too long. Part of the long term hiding was likely he choose a spot to live that was not visible from the front.