Harbor Goby
Harbor Goby, Cryptocentrus cyanotaenia, is an attractive, blue barred Goby known by a number of common names including the Lagoon Shrimp Goby and, appropriately, Bluebanded Shrimp Goby. This is one of several Shrimp Gobies found in the Java and Papau New Guinea areas. If present, this fish will gladly share its sand bed burrow with a Pistol Shrimp of the Alpheus genus. It will also build burrows in the absence of a Pistol Shrimp; helping to keep the sand bed well stirred. Because of its penchant for burrowing, the substrate provided should be fine sand. Its golden-pink body it decorated with glowing blue spots about the head and blue vertical bars along through the main portion of the body. Like other members of the Goby family, this fish is a skilled leaper and requires a tightly covered aquarium. The Harbor Goby can be somewhat territorial against others of its species and family. If more than one are to be placed in the same aquarium, it is best to introduce them simultaneously and to allow plenty of space and Live Rock. It does have the potential to eat smaller ornamental shrimp, but is otherwise harmless to other fish, invertebrates, and corals. Be sure to house it with compatible aquarium mates that will not be overly aggressive or confrontational to the Harbor Goby. Great singly or in groups, this reef-safe fish readily adapts to a diet of frozen or live shrimp such as Mysis Shrimp or Brine Shrimp.
Approximate Arrival Size for Harbor Goby: 2" to 4"
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