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Yellow Watchman Goby Aquarium Care Guide

Cryptocentrus cinctus

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Keeping Yellow Watchman Goby in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

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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