can i do pistol shrimp/goby combo with fire shrimp in tank already

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  1. Anthos312

    Anthos312 Millepora

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    So i have had a fire shrimp in the tank for quite some time now and he does great. He readily cleans my fingers/hand when inside the tank. I have always been interested in the watchman goby/pistol shrimp combo. Do you think i can keep all these in the same tank peacefully? I have read mixed reviews...
     
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  3. Zoanthids21

    Zoanthids21 McKoscker’s Flasher Wrasse

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    How big is your tank? My pistol has been in my 29g for a while, he basicly kills every shrimp i try to add..

    But a fire shrimp, im not sure.
     
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    40 gallon reef. my fire shrimp is also quite large..
     
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    Zoanthids21 McKoscker’s Flasher Wrasse

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    If your fire shrimp hangs out in one specific area of the tank, i think it may be worth a shot..But honestly, im not sure..I have not had personal experience.

    I just read from other peoples threads on a different forum that it should be okay. As long as yo have enough room.
     
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    This may not be relevant, but I originally had one fire shrimp and then got another one a few months later. Over the last 8 months I have added two cleaner shrimp and two peppermint shrimp without any issues. The other shrimp do their best to stay out of the fire shrimps' way, but I haven't had any issues with the combination of shrimp. I have a 55.

    Not sure how the pistol shrimp/goby combo would work...but I would try it if it were my tank based on what I have read/experienced.