Orangespotted Shrimp Goby
From Microcosm Aquarium Explorer
A colorful and common species - a good choice for the reef aquarium. Scott W. Michael
Overview
This is one of the most attractive shrimp goby species and is relatively common in the marine fish trade. As with other members of this genus, it is well-suited for aquarium life. This species bounces up and down with its fins spread and mouth open wide when displaying.
Family: Gobiidae
Other common name(s):
- Spotted Prawn Goby
- Spotted Shrimp Goby
Native range:
Habitat: This shrimp goby is usually found on sand or rubble patches of the reef face.
Maximum length: 8.9 cm (4 in)
Minimum aquarium size: 38 L (10 gal)
Water: Marine 24 °C (75 °F) - 28 °C (82 °F)
Feeding
Meaty foods, including finely shredded frozen seafood, mysid shrimp, frozen preparations, pigment-enriched flake food, and Cyclop-eeze. Feed at least once or preferably twice a day.
Aquarium Compatibility
It is not aggressive, except possibly toward conspecifics (this applies particularly to males). Keep only one per tank, unless you have a male-female pair or the aquarium is large (100 gallons or more).
Special Care
If proper hiding places are not available and/or if it is harassed by tankmates, it will jump out of an uncovered tank.
Notes
When possible, purchase a goby-shrimp duo collected and imported as a symbiotic unit.