Ninebar Prawn Goby
NameNinebar Prawn Goby
Scientific NameAmblyeleotris fasciata
Common NamesNinebar Prawn Goby, Banded Prawn Goby, Fasciated Prawn Goby
FamilyGobiidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Western Pacific Ocean
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)30
Max Size (Inches)4.5
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-78
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesPistol Shrimp (Alpheus spp.), Other peaceful gobies, Blennies, Clownfish, Damsels, Small wrasses, Dwarf Angelfish
Description
The Ninebar Prawn Goby is a captivating saltwater fish known for its symbiotic relationship with pistol shrimp, sharing a burrow. It displays a pale body adorned with dark vertical bands and striking iridescent blue spots on its head. This species thrives in a reef aquarium with a deep sand bed for burrowing.
