Tiger pistol shrimp and pink spot goby

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  1. mikev15101

    mikev15101 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    Ok, so I had a tiger pistol shrimp, rather large compared to most I saw. I bought a pink spot goby to pair him with. They got along great, paired up within 24 hours, were buddies ever since. I go down this morn to peek at the tank and find the pink spot has the shrimp hanging out his mouth. Has anyone had this happen to them? I never would beleive it unless, I saw it. Pretty bummed, since they were so cool together.
     
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  3. lillys Grandad

    lillys Grandad Horrid Stonefish

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    dang...kinda reminds me of the turtle giving the scorpion a ride on his back across the river then the scorpion poisons him with a sting from his tail...the turtle says WHY..after I just gave you a ride across the river on my back..the scorpion replies... "Because I'm a scorpion".
    ....not much help to ya, huh. Well, bump ya to the top then.. lol.
    sorry you lost a critter. : (
     
  4. sikpupy

    sikpupy Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Not quite, but very close. I had like 4-5 cleaners go missing til i saw one sticking out of my pink spots mouth. If it wasnt for the fact that I knew I could sell him, well, lets just say he would not have had a pleasant experience\life after that.
     
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  5. NanaReefer

    NanaReefer Fu Manchu Lion Fish

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    An oldie but a goodie ;)
     
  6. mikev15101

    mikev15101 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    Thanks for looking, things happen, just wasn't sure if it was the norm.