Shrimp/gobi

[paul b]

A few weeks ago I added one of those silly gobi/shrimp pairs. As soon as the pair hit the water, the shrimp lost the gobi and found a burrow of his own. I didn't see the shrimp for a while and figured he croaked but now I see him hanging out with this old guy pictured below.

He lost his mate of 12 years a few months ago and I guess got bored. Now I see both of them digging tunnels. The shrimp starts digging and the gobi who is about 5" backs in and with a few swipes of his tail, cleans out a nice hole. I am glad they found each other and seem happy. Of course the original gobi that I bought with the shrimp is carrying a torch and is all alone.

Poor little guy.

This is the original gobi I got with the shrimp

 

This one is about 12 or 13 and is the new buddy of the shrimp. He is about 5"

[encideought]

I love reading stories about your tank Paul, thanks for sharing.

[paul b]

Your welcome

[Hilary]

I think I remember you posting a photo of that watchman goby pair, Paul. Glad he found a buddy, though shame on the unfaithful shrimp.....

[paul b]

You mean this one? They spawned for years but the female disappeared. Maybe she ran off with a MANta Ray.

[Hilary]