Mixing Gobies

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  1. MagReef

    MagReef Flamingo Tongue

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    Does anyone know if it would be ok to mix a pair of Yellow Watchman Gobies with a Pair of Orange Spot Gobies and their Pistol Shrimp?

    I figured it might be ok in a 75 gallon tank if they can make their burrows away from each other.
     
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  2. omard

    omard Gnarly Old Codfish

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    Yellow watchman gobies are pretty mild mannered fish. Will probably stay hidden in your busy tank most of the time.

    I would not think there would be any territorial issues with other gobies in a 75 gal.

    Just make sure to target feed, as watchmans will usually hide out when other fish are feeding.

    My experience anyway. :-/
     
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  3. coral reefer

    coral reefer Giant Squid

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    Unfortunately their is no easy answer to this question as different species of gobies have different personalities right down to the individual goby itself.
    I would think you may have a chance if you have a nice array and amount of corals and live rock to offer them places to hide, and call home!
     
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