Pinkbar Goby
NamePinkbar Goby
Scientific NameAmblyeleotris aurora
Common NamesPinkbar Goby, Aurora Goby, Pink-barred Goby
FamilyGobiidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Maldives, Indonesia, Philippines
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)20
Max Size (Inches)4
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-78
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesPistol Shrimp, Clownfish, Blennies, Small Wrasses, Cardinalfish, Peaceful Damselfish
Description
The Pinkbar Goby is a small, colorful saltwater fish characterized by its white body adorned with vibrant orange-pink vertical bars and a distinctive yellow and blue patterned caudal fin. It is well-known for forming a symbiotic relationship with pistol shrimp, sharing a burrow dug by the shrimp. This peaceful species is a great addition to a reef or fish-only aquarium with a sand bed.
