Gobies in hiding

[GT350pwns]

I have two gobies in my tank. One yellow watchman and one hi-fin banded. The YWG was the first one in the tank and he is usually out in the open, but has taken to hiding in a cave not far from the one where the Hi-Fin has taken residence.

They are never out anymore and when they are, the YWG will chase the Hi-Fin back into hiding. Is there anything I can do to get my gobies back out into the open?

[Spork3245]

How big is your tank?

[1fishkeeper]

Are they paired up with a shrimp? Maybe get a shrimp for both of them so they feel more secure.

[GT350pwns]

36 gal. is this too small for two small territorial conspecifics? they aren't pair with shrimp.

[Spork3245]

36 gal. is this too small for two small territorial conspecifics? they aren't pair with shrimp.

You likely need to remove one of the gobies, a shrimp will not help

[GT350pwns]

Thanks, guys. That's the last impulse buy I make.

[GT350pwns]

I have a 10 gallon I was going to use as a sump, but decided to stay sumpless. Would my Hi-Fin be happy in there? Could probably get a small filter on there (or the AC50 that's on my 36, want to upgrade it to a 70 or a 110). Want to be fair as the YWG was the first in the main tank.

Also, what is the best way to remove the Hi-Fin? bottle trap?