Will my lawnmower harass a yellow watchman?

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  1. dixiedog

    dixiedog Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Just wondering how much precaution to take. The LM attacks it's reflection for hours, so I know it must be a bit of a pugilist.

    If I could, I'd put the LM in the fuge for a couple days when I introduce the watchman, but I doubt I can catch him.

    Should I rearrange the rockwork?


    Oh, and happy Easter everybody ... ;D
     
    dixiedog, Apr 12, 2009
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  2. ZachB

    ZachB Giant Squid

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    I have a yellow watchman, lawnmower blenny, and orange spot goby. They all get along fine. The watchman and orange spot have holed up in the same den before. The lawnmower has chased them a few times but for the most part, everyone's happy. If you're in doubt, rearrange the rockwork, but I'd use that as a last resort if you find they don't get along.
     
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  3. Robman

    Robman Great White Shark

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    No you will be fine--they may stand each other off but will not hurt each other
     
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  4. jonjonwells

    jonjonwells Great Blue Whale

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    In a 75, probably fine. In my 45, no. Tried his best to kill him, finally ended up moving the watchman.
     
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  5. Triplemom

    Triplemom Pajama Cardinal

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    We have a blenny (Molly Miller) and a yellow watchman goby. They don't pay a bit of attention to each other. BUT, we do think the blenny spooked our previous aurora goby and caused him to jump out of the tank and die. The blenny was fairly new to the tank then and was very hyperactive.
     
    Triplemom, Apr 13, 2009
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