{"product_id":"shrimp-goby-amblyeleotris-sp","title":"Shrimp Goby | Amblyeleotris sp.","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Shrimp Goby is one of the most rewarding fish in the marine hobby, not for its colour but for its behaviour. In the wild it lives in a genuine partnership with a pistol shrimp: the nearly blind shrimp digs and maintains a burrow the pair share, while the sharp-eyed goby stands sentry at the entrance. The shrimp keeps one antenna resting on the goby's body at all times, and a flick of the goby's tail sends them both bolting for cover. Watching that relationship play out in a home aquarium is something few other fish can offer. Reaching around 8-12 cm depending on species, it is peaceful, reef safe and perfectly suited to a mature sand-bottomed reef.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmblyeleotris gobies are found on sand and rubble flats at the base of Indo-Pacific reefs, including throughout tropical Australian waters. They hover just above their burrow entrance, dropping inside at the first sign of danger and re-emerging moments later to resume the watch. In the aquarium they need an open sand bed of at least 5 cm, with rubble or small rocks nearby to stabilise the burrow roof. Without loose substrate to dig in they become stressed and will not settle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA slender, torpedo-shaped fish with a pale cream to white body crossed by bands or rows of spots in orange, red or brown, and large, high-set eyes that give it an alert, watchful expression. The tall first dorsal fin is often raised in display. Healthy specimens rest confidently at the burrow mouth, propped on their pelvic fins, with clear eyes and a rounded belly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e these arrive as assorted \u003cem\u003eAmblyeleotris\u003c\/em\u003e species and the exact species and markings will vary between individuals. If you would like a particular species, please get in touch before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeaceful and unbothered by most tankmates, and entirely safe with corals. It will defend the area immediately around its burrow but has no interest in the rest of the tank. Keep only one unless you have a large sand bed and can offer well-separated territories, as two shrimp gobies will squabble over the best burrow site. It is easily intimidated by boisterous or fast-moving fish, which will keep it hidden and off its food.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA carnivore that takes small meaty foods readily once settled. Offer mysis, enriched brine shrimp, finely chopped seafood and quality frozen marine preparations, two or three times daily. New arrivals may be cautious and feed only near the burrow at first, which is normal. A mature tank with a natural population of copepods helps enormously while the fish settles in.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eProvide a minimum aquarium of around 75 L, with 100 L or more preferred. Maintain temperature 24-27°C, pH 8.1-8.4 and salinity 1.020-1.026. An open sand bed of at least 5 cm is essential, along with rubble and rockwork to support burrow construction. Gentle to moderate flow suits it best. \u003cstrong\u003eKeep a tight-fitting lid\u003c\/strong\u003e - shrimp gobies are capable jumpers, particularly in the first weeks. Pairing it with an \u003cem\u003eAlpheus\u003c\/em\u003e pistol shrimp is not required but transforms the fish's confidence and is the whole reason most keepers want one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePairs will spawn within the burrow, laying eggs on the burrow wall which the male tends. The pelagic larvae are extremely difficult to rear in home aquaria and captive breeding is rare. Pair and burrow behaviour, however, is commonly seen and is the main attraction of keeping them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmblyeleotris sp. (assorted)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShrimp Goby (Partner Goby, Watchman Goby)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAustralian-caught; Indo-Pacific sand and rubble flats\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8-12 cm depending on species\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4-6 years with good care\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful; territorial only at the burrow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 L or larger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarnivore; mysis, enriched brine, chopped seafood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24-27°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.1-8.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable for marine fish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.020-1.026 specific gravity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature reef and community aquaria with a deep sand bed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef safe - will not harm corals or invertebrates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable for marine aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuitable tank mates include clownfish, cardinalfish, firefish and dartfish, fairy wrasses, assessors, small peaceful gobies and blennies, and of course an \u003cem\u003eAlpheus\u003c\/em\u003e pistol shrimp as a burrow partner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvoid keeping with dottybacks, hawkfish, larger wrasses, groupers, lionfish and other predatory or aggressive species. 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