arwndsh Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 I am in the process of setting up a new tank and this time I specifically want a shrimp and goby pair. I have decided that if I can find it I would like a Tangaroa since they stay smaller and a Caribbean pistol shrimp if I can find them. Does anyone know where would be the best place to get these from? I could ask the local fish store to try and get them in but that could take awhile for them to find the fish and shrimp. Any suggestions would be great. Link to comment
scarf_ace1981 Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 liveaquaria.com Link to comment
arwndsh Posted February 22, 2007 Author Share Posted February 22, 2007 liveaquaria.com Some place a little less expensive maybe? And I've read that they really aren't a good place to buy from. Link to comment
kismetsh Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 From my reading I would be highly doubtful that a Tangaroa would pair with a Caribbean pistol. Also, I think if you check vendor feedback both here and on other forums you will find that liveaquaria is one of the most reputable places to buy online. KC Link to comment
seahorsejl Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 I don't have a suggestion as were to buy a Tangaroa Goby (I bought mine from a LFS), but I do want to chime in about the pairing with shrimp. I bought my Tangaroa as a replacement buddy for my banded pistol shrimp that used to be paired with a hi-fin banded goby (who "disappered" one day). Well ... the two never paired up. And still haven't to this day (after many many months, and even after moving the tank and re-setting it up). My Tangaroa actually liked to live in my jawfish's cave (before the jawfish got sick of him). They are neat little fish, and are not too shy, as he will sit out in the front of the tank waiting for food. Link to comment
arwndsh Posted February 22, 2007 Author Share Posted February 22, 2007 kismetsh I don't remember where I read it, but I will look again. seahorsejl Thanks for the information about them not liking to pair up. What would you reccomend then? I want one that stays small and is cute (I'm a girl so cute is a priority) and is one that is fairly cheap (I'm also a poor college student). Link to comment
seahorsejl Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 seahorsejl Thanks for the information about them not liking to pair up. What would you reccomend then? I want one that stays small and is cute (I'm a girl so cute is a priority) and is one that is fairly cheap (I'm also a poor college student). My wife liked the hi-fin banded goby when he was alive, so I think that qualifies as cute ... and I don't think that they are too expensive. (I think I paid like $30-$35 for the shrimp/goby pair from a LFS). Here is a picture of the dynamic duo from back in their days: Link to comment
SoCal Reefer Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 Yeah my pair was sweet until ich struck Link to comment
MNGold15 Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 Saltwaterfish.com has them on sale for $18.99. I have ordered a red sea sailfin tang from them, and it is doing great. Live aquaria is a little expensive, but it is well worth it. I have had many orders with them (including one today) and everything that I recieve looks amazing. I have never had a problem with anything I have ever ordered from them. Link to comment
arwndsh Posted February 22, 2007 Author Share Posted February 22, 2007 Thanks guys. I will investigate all of them later. What about where to get the shrimp? And which type should I get? Link to comment
dshnarw Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 My wife liked the hi-fin banded goby when he was alive, so I think that qualifies as cute ... and I don't think that they are too expensive. (I think I paid like $30-$35 for the shrimp/goby pair from a LFS). HAHA.....That's what I kept telling her to get! Link to comment
arwndsh Posted February 23, 2007 Author Share Posted February 23, 2007 But they are not as cute. I am a girl I want something small and cute. Link to comment
corallineadam Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 tangaroa goby is a great fish!! very outgoing and very "cute" lmao also, if you are lucky you can find one cheap -- i got mine for $15 at a lfs. they didnt even know what kind of fish it was though good luck and let us know what you end up adding to your nano! Link to comment
Nylaspop Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 Saltwaterfish.com has them on sale for $18.99. I have ordered a red sea sailfin tang from them, and it is doing great. Live aquaria is a little expensive, but it is well worth it. I have had many orders with them (including one today) and everything that I recieve looks amazing. I have never had a problem with anything I have ever ordered from them. the only problem with saltwaterfish.com is they they dont hardly have anything in stock worth buying (well i guess that is a relative term), but i find that a lot of what they offer is never/rarely in stock. Link to comment
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