Wheeler's Watchman Shrimp Goby

(Amblyeleotris wheeleri)

Amblyeleotris 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 hardy and make great additions to a reef aquarium. Amblyeleotris 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. Gobies are good jumpers be sure to provide an aquarium with a tight fitting lid.

Wheeler's Watchman Shrimp Goby are also sometimes known as the Gorgeous Prawn Goby. Occasionally seen in the aquarium trade. The Wheeler's Watchman Shrimp Goby has a white body with brown to orange slanted bands around its body. Wheeler's Watchman Shrimp Goby can grow to a little over 4".

We recommend a minimum aquarium size of 10 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

  • Care: CareEasyEasy CareModerateModerate
  • Behavior: BehaviorSocialSocial
  • Diet: DietFlake FoodFlake Food DietLive FoodLive Food DietFrozen FoodFrozen Food
  • Habitat: HabitatSand FlatSand Flat HabitatReefReef
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