Fire fish + pistol shrimp?

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  1. Fish kid2

    Fish kid2 Plankton

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    So I've had a fire fish for a few days now and I've been wondering if I get a pistol shrimp will they pair up?
     

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  3. mr_tap_water

    mr_tap_water Astrea Snail

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    I've never heard of a fire fish pairing with a pistol shrimp it's a watchman gobie you need.


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  4. oldfishkeeper

    oldfishkeeper Giant Squid

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    I have not heard of that either. There are gobies that pair up with pistols.
     
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  5. Vinnyboombatz

    Vinnyboombatz Giant Squid

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    I have seen reports of them actually sharing a hole (You will see dartfish in the link sharing a burrow) but you would have more success at a pairing with a Shrimp Goby.You can also increase your odds by purchasing the pair according to the regions in which they reside naturally.Here is a good link with info on which pair up naturally.
    http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2011/1/fish
     
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