True Yellow Watchman Goby
True Yellow Watchman Goby
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Origin: Eastern Asia
Size info:
Size M: approx. 2 - 3"
There once was a Yellow Watchman Goby
Cryptocentrus cinctus, a sight so spooky
With a black spot on its dorsal fin
It's a cleaner fish, a true friend
Keeping its home with shrimps, so dinky!
Cryptocentrus cinctus is a type of goby
That lives in coral reefs, oh so groovy
It defends its space from intruders
While cleaning parasites like true crusaders
A stunning fish, so beautiful and movie!
Keeping True Yellow Watchman Goby (Cryptocentrus cinctus) in an Aquarium
The True Yellow Watchman Goby is a popular species of saltwater fish that is known for its bright yellow color and interesting behavior. They are relatively easy to care for and can be kept in a variety of aquarium setups.
Aquarium Requirements
True Yellow Watchman Gobies are small fish that can grow up to 3 inches in length. They are a peaceful species that can be kept in a community aquarium with other non-aggressive fish. They are best kept in a tank that is at least 30 gallons in size with plenty of hiding places such as live rock, caves, and coral. They also require a sandy substrate as they like to burrow and sift through the sand.
They are not picky eaters and will accept a variety of foods including frozen and live foods such as brine shrimp, mysis shrimp, and krill. They should be fed small amounts several times a day.
Coolest Stuff About the True Yellow Watchman Goby
- The True Yellow Watchman Goby is known for its symbiotic relationship with pistol shrimp. The goby will share a burrow with the shrimp and act as a lookout while the shrimp digs and maintains the burrow. The goby will warn the shrimp of any potential danger by flicking its tail against the shrimp's antennae. This relationship is so close that if one of them dies, the other will typically die as well.
- The True Yellow Watchman Goby is a very active fish that is constantly moving and sifting through the sand for food. They will also swim up and down the walls of the aquarium and even jump out of the water if startled.
- They are a hardy species that can tolerate a wide range of water parameters, but they prefer a pH of 8.1-8.4 and a temperature range of 72-78°F.
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
All livestock ordered between Monday and Sunday will ship out the following Tuesday or Wednesday. For example, livestock ordered between Monday the 1st and Sunday the 7th would ship out on Tuesday the 8th or Wednesday the 9th.
For the health and safety of our livestock we only ship on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. We’re unable to hold livestock longer than one week.
All livestock is part of our Arrive Alive + 72 Hour Guarantee. We must be notified within 72 hours of any issues or we will be unable to process your claim.
Livestock can be fragile. If your animal does not meet our standards at the time your shipment is being packed, we will notify you and give you a credit toward another piece of livestock. Our goal is to provide you with the healthiest livestock possible, and we’ll do our best to ensure it gets to you safely. Cash refunds are not available for livestock, only credit toward other livestock.
Local pick-up: Our online stocklist may be different than what’s available for in-store pickup. Please call 385-800-6711 for in-store availability. You may order livestock online for local pick-up, and your order will be ready for pick up the following Tuesday or Wednesday after it’s placed.
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