Spotted Prawn Goby (Amblyeleotris guttata)
Amblyeleotris guttata
Origin: Indo-Pacific
Water Parameters
Quick Stats
- Min Tank
- 100 L
- Lifespan
- 4-6
- Swimming Level
- bottom
- Schooling
- No
- Diet
- carnivore
- Temperament
- Peaceful; pairs beautifully with pistol shrimp; compatible with all non-aggressive reef fish.
About
The Spotted Prawn Goby (Amblyeleotris guttata) has a distinctive white body covered in small orange dots and blue-edged fin markings, giving it a jewel-like appearance. It partners with Alpheid pistol shrimp in a captivating mutualistic symbiosis — the shrimp excavates and maintains the burrow while the goby acts as a lookout, warning the shrimp of danger. Hardy and well-suited to beginner marine setups.
Care Guide
Provide fine aragonite sand (5+ cm depth) for burrow construction. If possible, introduce a compatible Alpheid pistol shrimp (Alpheus randalli) simultaneously for the full symbiotic display. Feed mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, and quality frozen carnivore preparations twice daily. Peaceful and reef-safe; compatible with most non-aggressive reef fish. Ensure a tight-fitting lid — will jump when startled.
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