Pistol and Cleaner

[mjag]

I wanted to know if a pistol and cleaner shrimp will be able to live in the same tank I have a 29 reef 49lbs LR DSB , Skimmer ect..

Any info would be great

Mjag

 

[Len]

They should be able to coexist without any significant problems. There is an unlikely possibility that a pistol shrimp may capture and consume a cleaner shrimp if it wanders too close to the pistol's lair, but my experiences suggest they can cohabit an aquarium. Of course, my experiences are based on tanks larger then your 29, so take my suggestions with a grain of salt. The proximity of the two might cause problems, although I still think it's unlikely.

 

[mjag]

Well Thanks a bunch for the infomation. I cant say enough about this message board. I have gained so much And Im still new to this hobby.

Mjag

 

[Tremelle]

Yes, you can keep them together with a couple side effects. I have skunk cleaners, blood cleaners, and a Scott Michaels pistol shrimp in my 105. When first introduced the pistol spent all it's time under the rocks in it's burrow. Now it is more comfortable and is all over the rocks. Now that the pistol is out and about the other shrimp keep their distance from it since it will clip their antenna when they get close enough. In a 29 the other shrimp will not have as much room to retreat from the pistol if need be. Just something to consider.

 

[mjag]

One thing I left out was a bought the pistol and a goby as a pair. So I wonder if that would have any impact on that .

Thanks for the info
Mjag