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Cryptocentrus cinctus
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Cryptocentrus cinctus

Common Names: Yellow Watchman Goby
Synonyms: Smilogobius cinctus
Family: Gobiidae
Category: Blennoid_Gobioid
Distribution: Pacific - Western; West Pacific; Singapore to Micronesia
Main Ecosystem: Sandy Marine; Sandy Marine
Temperament: Peaceful; Very docile species, although can be very aggressive with others of the same species.
Diet: Ominvore; Ominvore
Care: Good beginner species, they will readily accept all foods, preferring meaty fares (ie brine shrimp, mysis), but microalgaes are also a regular food. Active feeders. These gobies are commonly found in a symbiotic relationship with Pistol shrimp in the genus Alpheus, the shrimp constructing and cleaning a burrow for the goby, while the goby keeps alert for possible threats to the shrimp. Good tankmates for a community setup, although aggressive species should be avoided. Bottom dwelling species, p
pH:
Temperature:
22°C - 28°C
72°F - 82°F
Specific Gravity:
1.022 - 1.026
Potential Size: Male: 7cm (2.8")
Female: 7cm (2.8")
Water Region: Bottom; Bottom
Activity: Diurnal; Diurnal
Gender: Males will show an elongated spine in the first dorsal fin.
Breeding: Not known
Variants:
Comments:
Main Colours:
Markings: Spots Small
Mouth: Normal
Tail: Convex
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Image Credit: ;Dan
Submitted By: Dan
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