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Cryptocentrus cinctus (Yellow watchman goby)
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Cryptocentrus cinctus (Yellow watchman goby)
The orange-headed sentinel goby is a fish with a fascinating character and charming appearance, ideal for a community reef aquarium. Known for its symbiotic association with the pistol shrimp, it is an active bottom-dwelling fish that helps maintain the substrate by sifting it.
Key features
- Difficulty level: Easy.
- Adult size: Up to 10 cm.
- Temperament: Peaceful, but territorial towards other gobies of the same species, unless it is a pair.
- Minimum volume: 114 liters (30 gallons).
Aquarium conditions
- Temperature: 24-28 °C.
- Salinity: 1.020–1.025.
- pH: 8.1–8.4.
- Décor: A sandy substrate at least 5 to 7 cm deep is essential to allow for burrow construction. Ensure that any rock structures are stable, as the fish may dig beneath them.
- Lid: A tight-fitting lid is necessary to prevent popping.
Food
- Type: Carnivore.
- Diet: In the wild, it feeds on small invertebrates found in the sand. In an aquarium, offer enriched frozen meaty foods (mysis, brine shrimp), flakes, and sinking pellets.
- Frequency: 2 to 3 times a day. It is important to ensure it receives enough food, as more active fish could outcompete it.
Compatibility and behavior
- In reef aquariums: Considered safe for corals (reef-safe).
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Compatibility: Gets along well with most peaceful fish and can form a fascinating symbiotic bond with a pistol shrimp.
- Symbiosis: If the goby is associated with a pistol shrimp, the shrimp will build and maintain the burrow, while the goby will act as a lookout to warn of predators.
- Color variation: The sentinel goby can vary in color, ranging from bright yellow to gray, or even brown. Its color can adjust depending on the substrate.
