• Cryptocentrus Gobies are also known as shrimp Gobies and develop a symbiotic relationship with alpheid shrimp.

• The shrimp provide a home used by both the shrimp and Goby, while the Goby acts as a lookout for predators. Shrimp Gobies are peaceful, hardy, small and easy to maintain.

• Cryptocentrus Gobies should be added to aquariums with a deep sand bed for burrowing.

• Ample rockwork for grazing and hiding should be provided along with a diet of marine meaty foods multiple times daily. Shrimp Gobies will also scavenge through the sand for food.

• House with other peaceful tank mates.

• Gobies may jump provide an aquarium with a tight fitting lid.

• Although quite peaceful Cryptocentrus Gobies should be kept singly or as a mated pair.

• Yellow Watchman Goby can grow to a little over 4".

We recommend a minimum aquarium size of 30 gallons or larger for this species.

Water conditions: Salinity 1.020 - 1.025, Temp (F) 72 - 78, pH 8.1 - 8.4, Alkalinity 8 - 12 dKH