Compatable tank mates?

[ferpayson]

I'm starting a new tank, 7.5gallon 12X12X12 cube. I will be be keeping mostly LPS and Softies, no fish.

 

I wanted to know if everything is safe enough for my corals and for eachother.

-Candy cane pistol shrimp (1)

-Yellow watchman goby (1)

-Blood shrimp (1)

-Sexy shrimp (3)

-Red legged hermits (2-4)

-Snails (3)

 

I've heard if you keep everything well fed there will be no aggression. If I feed pellets instead of flakes will it keep my tank cleaner?

 

Thanks,

Brenden

[Squared]

Stocking list seems good, but a smaller shrimp goby may be better. As for your pellet or flakes question, I don't know. Frozen food is what is commonly fed to captive creatures.

[ferpayson]

Stocking list seems good, but a smaller shrimp goby may be better. As for your pellet or flakes question, I don't know. Frozen food is what is commonly fed to captive creatures.

Any suggestoins on another goby? I've heard they do fine in smaller tanks because all they do is hide under rocks.

[keydiver]

You could do a yasha goby, yellow watchman, or hi-fin banded goby, all of these stay small and pair w/ pistol shrimp

[animalmaster6]

Any suggestoins on another goby? I've heard they do fine in smaller tanks because all they do is hide under rocks.

Hi Fin Red Banded Shrimp Goby and the Yasha Goby are the best two options for Alpheus randalli. They are great and stay small. A pics of mine are in my sig.

[keydiver]

Hi Fin Red Banded Shrimp Goby and the Yasha Goby are the best two options for Alpheus randalli. They are great and stay small. A pics of mine are in my sig.

 

I agree AM, in fact, i'm getting a yasha for my pistol shrimp when my budget allows

[ferpayson]

I agree AM, in fact, i'm getting a yasha for my pistol shrimp when my budget allows

 

If I go to my LFS and ask for a pair of candy cane pistol shrimp will they know how to sex them? I sure dont want to end up buying two males that will kill eachother.. And a watchman goby is ok if I chose to go that way? or would you suggest going with the options you provided me with?

 

Thanks for all your input guys,

Brenden

[keydiver]

If I go to my LFS and ask for a pair of candy cane pistol shrimp will they know how to sex them? I sure dont want to end up buying two males that will kill eachother.. And a watchman goby is ok if I chose to go that way? or would you suggest going with the options you provided me with?

 

Thanks for all your input guys,

Brenden

 

It all depends on the LFS, many are untrustworthy, after all they are just trying to sell you stuff. I would recommend a Yasha, IMO they have great personality when paired w/ a pistol and look way cooler too. Yellow watchman's are just a "whatever fish" for me, but do whatever you're happy with.

[animalmaster6]

If I go to my LFS and ask for a pair of candy cane pistol shrimp will they know how to sex them? I sure dont want to end up buying two males that will kill eachother.. And a watchman goby is ok if I chose to go that way? or would you suggest going with the options you provided me with?

 

Thanks for all your input guys,

Brenden

Alpheus randalli will most likely have a better chance of pairing with the Hi Fin Goby and the Yasha Goby.

 

IME females have a larger stomach and one of their claws are larger. Males will not kill each other but I doubt they will pair together.

[ferpayson]

Alpheus randalli will most likely have a better chance of pairing with the Hi Fin Goby and the Yasha Goby.

 

IME females have a larger stomach and one of their claws are larger. Males will not kill each other but I doubt they will pair together.

 

Wow I just looked up the yasha they look SICK! Are they pricey, or different care than the YWG?

 

Thanks,

Brenden

[animalmaster6]

Wow I just looked up the yasha they look SICK! Are they pricey, or different care than the YWG?

 

Thanks,

Brenden

Same care as YWG but they are smaller.

They can be a little more expensive than the YWG but not too bad.