Could I keep sexy shrimp with a yellow watchman?
 

Hi,
I would like to add a few sexy shrimp to my tank but I am worry about my yellow watchman goby. Do you think it will eat the shrimps?

I'm confused dont yellow watchmen pair with shrimp? Not to mention they are only 2'' arent they?

Hi!
That I know, Yellow shrimp goby grow up to 4 inch. The one I have might be 3 inch now.
I know they have a symbiotic relationship with pistol shrimp Alpheus spp. but I am not sure about other shrimps.

My yellow watchman goby ate a mid-sized cleaner shrimp. It hung halfway out of her mouth for hours. I know my experience isn't typical; YMMV.

There you go I learn something new everyday. If its shrimp your after why not get a pairing shrimp that would be cool.

I don't like to hear that :neutral:. But as you said, it's not tipical. Right?

What's a pairing shrimp?

from what ive heard yellow watchmans will eat sexy shrimp.
what other people are suggesting
and i suggest also
is get a pistol shrimp. they make a symbiosis with yellow watchmans where
the goby keeps watch, while the pistol shrimp digs there cave. neat stuff to watch

I think you are right. I should probably take the shrimp that match the goby.
It's too bad :sad:

Thanks!