Quick Stats
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Care Level: Easy
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Diet: Carnivore
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Temperament: Peaceful
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Reef-Safe: Yes
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Source: Captive Bred
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Approximate Purchase Size: 1.25-1.5"
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Approximate Max Size: 4"
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Recommended Tank Size: 20 Gallons or Larger
Overview
The Yellow Watchman Goby (Cryptocentrus cinctus) gets its name from their symbiotic relationship with pistol shrimp. The gobies are the lookouts and the shrimp are the burrow diggers/keepers. While the shrimp is digging it keeps one antenna on the fish’s tail. When a predator approaches, the goby wiggles its tail as a warning and the fish and shrimp duck into their shared burrow.
Each of the Watchman Goby’s eyes move independently which allows them to see predators approaching from behind. Their charming faces sport a perpetual pout. They usually have beautiful golden yellow bodies with small turquoise dots around the head and dorsal area. It is not easy to distinguish a male from a female but there is some speculation that the females are normally grayer in color.
Yellow Watchman juveniles that we offer are not always yellow. They are typically a beautiful shade of steel blue. We’re not quite sure if this is an environmental influence or a sexual phase.
Note: Image is a representation of what to expect. The fish you receive may vary slightly in appearance.
