Shrimp goby (Tomiyamichthys sp.) with its partner pistol shrimp (Alpheus randalli), from a forthcoming book on nano reef animals by Scott W. Michael.
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Is this fish safe with small tetras and pencilfish? What is the minimum tank size you recommend?Eddie S. says:
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