Couple Questions On A Us 8g

[BigBeginner]

theres a Tangaroa Goby And Red Banded Pistol Shrimp pair, for $40, will they work in my 8 gal?

 

[seffieuk]

theres a Tangaroa Goby And Red Banded Pistol Shrimp pair, for $40, will they work in my 8 gal?

Latin Name Ctenogobiops tangaroai
Common Name Tangaroa Goby
Also known as Tangora Goby
Fast Facts This is a popular goby species, and is also frequently available in the marine fish trade. The body is covered with orange spots, and it has a tall dorsal fin. These fishes are well suited for aquarium life. They are not aggressive, except possibly towards conspecifics or towards other bottom-dwelling fishes, except for those that try to enter their preferred hiding place. Provide them with suitable hiding places and beware that they may jump out of an open aquarium when startled. Shares a burrow with one or more snapping shrimp (Alpheus spp.).
Sizes Around 3/4"-1.5"

Range in Nature Indo Pacific

Although I have read elsewhere they grow to 2 inches. So, Imho they will be as good as any other goby/shrimp pair of this size - just ensure you keep on top of water changes, you will need to do bigger than 20% weekly - think I would be tempted to do 50%

Seffie x

 

[BigBeginner]

hmm ok, thanks =] i think i will get them

and it says on liveaquaria it can grow to 2" but so will any other gobies other then clowns...

 

[BigBeginner]

i got pictures of my tank =O

this is the old set up

and this is the rearrangement i just did

dont mind the algae, still no CUC lol

i dont really like the top rock on the 2nd pic, but there's no where else to put it ><

 

[kj23502]

Did you end up getting that combination?

 

[BigBeginner]

I havent ordered them yet, but i plan to. Im still thinking if i want the pistol goby pair at all

I may just get a goby

The pistol shrimp makes anoying clicking noises at night =[

 

[BigC]

Hi,
Just make sure your rock scape is stable. Play around with it now and decide on how you like the shape and the either milliput it all together or drill and use acrylic rods.
Best to plan now.
Liked the first scape apart from the top section.
Regards
BigC

 

[BigBeginner]

yea, i didnt like the top on the first one either, TBH i dont that like rock at all...

Right now, they are stable except for the top piece which wiggles a bit

Ive been playing around, ill probably get a better idea when i see the rocks that my corals are comin on, I just orders some today

 

[BigBeginner]

i rearranged my rocks agian AND a mushroom fell of one of my rock in my 55gal, so i decided to put it in this tank to see how it goes =]

Ill put a pic when and if it opens