Yellow Watchman Goby Aquarium Care Guide
Cryptocentrus cinctus
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Aquarium Information
- Care level: beginner
- Temperament: peaceful
- Diet: carnivore
- Minimum tank size: 20 gallons
- Compatibility: Generally peaceful and compatible with most small, non-aggressive marine fish. Best kept singly, in a mated pair, or with its symbiotic pistol shrimp. Avoid aggressive tank mates that may harass it or outcompete it for food.
- Special requirements: Requires a sand bed of at least 2-3 inches for burrowing, especially if kept with a pistol shrimp. Live rock provides additional hiding places. A tight-fitting lid is recommended as gobies can jump. Provide a varied diet of meaty foods.
Water parameters
- Temperature
- 72-78°F (22-26°C)
- pH level
- 8.1-8.4
- Hardness
- 8-12 dKH
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