Redmargin Shrimpgoby
NameRedmargin Shrimpgoby
Scientific NameAmblyeleotris guttata
Common NamesRedmargin Shrimpgoby, Spotted Shrimpgoby
FamilyGobiidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Western Pacific
Temperamentpeaceful
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 SpeciesClownfish, Blennies, Small Tangs, Peaceful Wrasses, Pistol Shrimp (Alpheus bellulus or similar)
Description
The Redmargin Shrimpgoby is a peaceful saltwater fish recognized by its distinctive red-orange bars on a white body and its symbiotic relationship with pistol shrimp. It typically inhabits sandy or rubble bottoms, sharing a burrow with its shrimp partner. This species is a carnivore, feeding on small invertebrates and zooplankton.
