Yellow
Watchman Goby
(Cryptocentrus cinctus)
Scientific Name : Cryptocentrus cinctus Common Names : Yellow Shrimp Goby, Banded Prawn Goby, Gold Shrimp Goby Care Level : Easy Size : Up to 3 inches (8 cm) Life span : 5 years or longer pH : 8.1 - 8.4 Temperature : 75°F - 82°F (25°C - 28°C) Specific Gravity : 1.020 - 1.025 Carbonate Hardness (dKH) : 8 - 12° Origin / Habitat : Indo-Pacific Temperament / Behavior : Usually does well with most other fish, except overly aggressive species. Should leave most invertebrates alone and may form a close bond with a pistol shrimp. Breeding / Mating / Reproduction : This fish has been bred in the home aquarium. Tank Size : Recommended 30 gallon. But I have been keeping mine successfully in a 12 gallon Nano. Compatible Tank Mates : Avoid keeping them with other gobies unless you have a very large tank. Fish Disease : Saltwater Fish Disease - Diagnose, Symptoms and Treatment Diet / Fish Food : Omnivorous, try to give them a variety of marine foods. The Yellow Watchman Goby should accept vitamin enriched flake foods, frozen and live foods. Make sure they are getting enough to eat. Tank Region : Usually stays close to its chosen territory in the live rock, substrate or any other tank decor that can provide shelter. Gender : Hard to distinguish between the male and female.
Davis Family Reef Aquarium - Watchman Goby Photos
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