GobiidaeMarine Fishintermediate
Amblyeleotris steinitzi 'Steinitz Shrimp Goby'
Amblyeleotris steinitzi
Origin: Indo-Pacific
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Water Parameters
Temperature24–27 °C
15 °C35 °C
pH8.1–8.3
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Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 9 cm
- Min Tank
- 80 L
- Lifespan
- 5
- Swimming Level
- bottom
- Schooling
- No
- Diet
- carnivore
- Temperament
- peaceful; territorial toward conspecifics
About
Amblyeleotris steinitzi, the Steinitz Shrimp Goby, forms fascinating symbiotic partnerships with alpheid (pistol) shrimps. The nearly blind shrimp digs and maintains the burrow while the goby acts as lookout. A captivating behavioural display.
Care Guide
Fine sand substrate 8+ cm. Keep with Alpheus shrimp (sold separately). Temperature 24–27°C, SG 1.024–1.026. Feed Mysis, small pellets. One pair per territory. Reef safe.
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