My Pisol shrimp is destabilizing my AquaScape :(

Discussion in 'Inverts' started by EllisJuan, May 14, 2011.

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  1. EllisJuan

    EllisJuan Feather Duster

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    I have had a yellow watchmen and pistol shrimp combo for about three weeks and love them. They are fun to watch work togeather...although they do creat quite a sandstorm when in full construction mode...lol. My only concern is the excavating is causing my base rocks to **** slightly. All of my rocks are stacked on three large base rocks...

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    I am kind of concerned I am going to wake up to find it all colapsed. Has anyone had this happen to them? Any way to prevent it?
     
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  3. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Make sure your base rocks are in solid contact with the tank bottom your rock work will be safe then.
     
  4. shoebox

    shoebox Bubble Tip Anemone

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    This is why I am not get a gun carrying shrimp. I think the goby shrimp thing is so cool and my YWMG should have a friend it just isn't going to be one of these demolition experts. But they are cool. Good Luck.
     
  5. SushiGirl

    SushiGirl Barracuda

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    Yep. I made sure all my biggest base rock was settled on the glass and I haven't had any issues so far.
     
  6. leighton1245

    leighton1245 Horrid Stonefish

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    I used epoxy on my rocks so nothing moves I had to take everything out once it was in and do it over once cause it wasnt secure after adding more rock.