Gold-Spotted Shrimp Goby
NameGold-Spotted Shrimp Goby
Scientific NameVanderhorstia auronotata
Common NamesGold-Spotted Shrimp Goby, Golden-Spotted Shrimp Goby, Yellow-Spotted Shrimp Goby
FamilyGobiidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Western Pacific Ocean
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)20
Max Size (Inches)3.5
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-78
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesPistol Shrimp (Alpheus spp.), Other peaceful gobies, Blennies, Clownfish, Small wrasses, Damsels, Dottybacks
Description
The Gold-Spotted Shrimp Goby is a captivating saltwater fish renowned for its symbiotic relationship with pistol shrimp, sharing a burrow dug by the shrimp. It displays a slender body adorned with iridescent blue lines and golden spots, often observed hovering near its sandy home. This peaceful bottom-dweller thrives in mature reef or fish-only-with-live-rock aquariums with a deep sand bed.
