any Gobi or Blenny compatable w pipefish?

mysterybox · #1 09/17/2007, 02:45 PM

I have 2 Dragonface Pipefish in my SPS Reef Tank, and I would like to add a Gobi (maybe a shrimp), or maybe a Blenny. Any thoughts?

hatfielj · #2 09/17/2007, 06:39 PM

I would predict you wouldn't have any problems with that. Generally gobies and blenny's are pretty docile fish and don't generally become agressive towards other fish unless the conditions are crowded or they are similar species.

Sk8r · #3 09/17/2007, 06:42 PM

The only problem would be that gobies and blennies are energetic feeders and might snatch food...they would not harm your pipefish.

mysterybox · #4 09/17/2007, 08:24 PM

thanks!

pledosophy · #5 09/21/2007, 12:31 AM

I'd stay away from the Lawn mower blenny's IME

Duddly01 · #6 09/21/2007, 11:47 AM

Not all blennies would be safe. Lawnmowers for instance can be very aggressive. Most gobies would be okay. If you can find one that eats prepared food or have a tank and refugium that can sustain one a mandarin is a great choice. I have a spotted Mandarin with my erectus pair and they eat right beside each other.

mysterybox · #7 09/21/2007, 07:01 PM

that sounds pretty good, too! I was thinking of maybe a shrimp gobi with a shrimp?

pledosophy · #8 09/22/2007, 02:12 AM

Will be fine. All of the shrimp gobies are cool IME.