saltwater

Yellow watchman goby

Cryptocentrus cinctus
easy
Yellow watchman goby

Quick stats

๐Ÿ“Size
10cm
๐ŸชฃMin tank
75L
๐ŸŒก๏ธTemperature
23 to 27C
๐ŸงชpH
8.1 to 8.4
โญDifficulty
easy
๐Ÿ›ก๏ธHardiness
Hardy
๐ŸŒŠWater type
saltwater

๐Ÿ“Care 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.

๐Ÿฝ๏ธFeeding

Marine pellets, frozen mysis, copepods. Feeds from the bottom mostly. Feed daily for best health.

๐ŸฃBreeding

Cave spawner. Pairs bond with pistol shrimp partners. Rarely breeds without very specific conditions being met.

๐ŸคGood tankmates

Clownfish, Royal gramma, Pistol shrimp, Firefish

โš ๏ธAvoid mixing with

Aggressive large fish

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