Pacific Whitecap Shrimpgoby
NamePacific Whitecap Shrimpgoby
Scientific NameAmblyeleotris latifasciata
Common NamesPacific Whitecap Shrimpgoby, Whitecap Goby, Broad-banded Goby, Diagonal-banded Goby
FamilyGobiidae
OriginWestern Pacific Ocean, Indo-Pacific
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)30
Max Size (Inches)5
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesPistol Shrimp (Alpheus spp.), Clownfish, Damselfish (peaceful species), Blennies, Other peaceful gobies, Cardinalfish, Tangs (smaller species), Wrasses (peaceful species)
Description
The Pacific Whitecap Shrimpgoby is a captivating saltwater fish recognized by its bold black and white coloration and distinctive spotted dorsal fin. It is famous for its symbiotic relationship with a pistol shrimp, with whom it shares a burrow. This peaceful species makes an excellent addition to a reef aquarium, often observed guarding its shared home.
