Yellow Watchman Goby

Cryptocentrus Cinctus



• Care Level: Easy
• Temperament: Peaceful
• Reef Compatible: Yes
• Diet: Omnivore
• Max. Size: 10cm
• Origin: Great Barrier Reef

A Yellow Watchman Goby is one of the most popular fish for saltwater aquariums. It also goes by the names Yellow Shrimp Goby and Yellow Prawn. These gobies are yellow in color, and they have tiny blue spots on their head and flanks. One of the greatest features is the permanent frown on its face. This fish is a busy body, and it will look grumpy while its doing work. This is one of the best fish to keep in your tank because it has such a great personality.

Watchman gobies are peaceful fish, and they are great beginner fish for any aquarist. They are easy to care for, and they will do great in pretty much any saltwater aquarium. They are hardy, and about any marine food will do.

This goby comes from the Western Pacific, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, or the Maldives.

These fish are fascinating to watch because of how they interact in your saltwater tank. These are not normal fish that just swim around in your aquarium. They will make a burrow or find a crevice to hide out in most of the day. They seem to busy themselves around their home waiting for food. When they feel threatened, you can see them retreat into their burrow for protection.

These fish will stay on your substrate or sand, and they are not active swimmers. This is what make a goby so unique. It is interesting to watch it plant itself in the sand bed.

Due to variations within species and age of fish, your item may not look identical to the image provided.