Spangled Shrimpgoby
NameSpangled Shrimpgoby
Scientific NameAmblyeleotris guttata
Common NamesSpangled Shrimpgoby, Spotted Shrimpgoby, Guttata Goby
FamilyGobiidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Western Pacific
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)30
Max Size (Inches)4.7
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-78
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesPistol Shrimp (Alpheus spp.), Clownfish, Cardinalfish, Blennies, Small Wrasses, Other peaceful gobies (with caution)
Description
The Spangled Shrimpgoby is a peaceful marine fish known for its distinctive spotted pattern and its symbiotic relationship with pistol shrimp. It typically inhabits sandy or rubble bottoms in the wild, where it shares a burrow with its shrimp partner. This species is a carnivore, feeding on small invertebrates and zooplankton.
