Goldspeckled Shrimpgoby
NameGoldspeckled Shrimpgoby
Scientific NameAmblyeleotris guttata
Common NamesGoldspeckled Shrimpgoby, Spotted Shrimpgoby, Guttata Shrimpgoby
FamilyGobiidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Western Pacific Ocean
Temperamentcommunity
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)30
Max Size (Inches)5
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-78
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesPistol Shrimp (e.g., Alpheus bellulus, Alpheus randalli), Clownfish, Blennies, Small Wrasses, Other peaceful reef-safe fish
Description
The Goldspeckled Shrimpgoby is a peaceful saltwater fish known for its distinctive white body covered in reddish-brown spots. It forms a symbiotic relationship with pistol shrimp, sharing a burrow dug by the shrimp. This species is an excellent addition to a reef aquarium with a deep sand bed.
