saltwater
๐ Yellow watchman goby
Cryptocentrus cinctus
easy
Quick stats
๐Size
10cm
๐ชฃMin tank
75L
๐ก๏ธTemperature
23 to 27C
๐งชpH
8.1 to 8.4
โญDifficulty
easy
๐ก๏ธHardiness
Hardy
๐Water type
saltwater
๐Care notes
Full of personality and one of the most entertaining reef fish available. Forms a fascinating mutualistic relationship with pistol shrimp in the wild. Hardy and completely reef safe. Provide a deep sandbed.
๐ฝ๏ธFeeding
Marine pellets, frozen mysis, copepods. Feeds from the bottom mostly. Feed daily for best health.
๐ฃBreeding
Cave spawner. Pairs bond with pistol shrimp partners. Rarely breeds without very specific conditions being met.
๐คGood tankmates
Clownfish, Royal gramma, Pistol shrimp, Firefish
โ ๏ธAvoid mixing with
Aggressive large fish
