Orange Spotted Shrimpgoby
Amblyeleotris guttata
Original price was: $44.99.$23.99Current price is: $23.99.
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| Care Level | Easy |
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| Temperament | Peaceful |
| Reef Safe | Yes |
| Functional Benefit | Ornamental Only |
| Diet Type | Carnivore |
| Mininum Tank Size | 20 gallons |
| Max Size | 4 inches |
| Temperature | 72–78°F |
| pH Range | 8.1–8.4 |
| Specific Gravity | 1.022–1.025 |
The Orange Spotted Shrimpgoby (Amblyeleotris guttata) is a bottom-dwelling shrimp goby with a light base color and orange spotting that shows clearly against sand and rubble areas. It’s best known for its burrow-focused lifestyle and the way it often shares a home site with pistol shrimp in reef aquariums.
What You’ll Observe:
- Hovering at the burrow entrance and making short, quick dashes back to cover
- Settling into a “home base” and watching the area around its chosen cave
- Regular appearances around feeding time, often staying close to the substrate
- Periodic sand-moving near the burrow as it maintains its preferred resting spot
Provide a fine sand bed with a few small rubble pieces so it can establish a stable burrow entrance. Offer small meaty foods (like mysis and finely chopped seafood) in multiple small feedings so it can eat comfortably near its home site. With calm tankmates and a covered aquarium, it typically settles in and becomes a consistent part of your reef’s daily activity.
Is it normal for an Orange Spotted Shrimpgoby to vanish for days after being added?
It’s common for shrimp gobies to spend extended time establishing a burrow and only show briefly at first. As they settle, most become more predictable about when and where they appear.
Do I have to buy a pistol shrimp for this goby to do well?
No—many shrimp gobies do well on their own in a suitable sand-and-rubble setup. A pistol shrimp is mainly added for the shared-burrow behavior that many hobbyists enjoy watching.
Why do I hear sharp “click” or “pop” sounds when I keep a shrimp goby pair?
In many tanks the sound comes from a pistol shrimp snapping its claw, which can be noticeable even when the shrimp stays hidden. The noises are usually occasional and brief.
Why does their burrow entrance keep changing locations?
They may rework the entrance as they test different spots for shade, flow, and footing. Over time, most pairs settle on a primary site and then make smaller adjustments.
Can I do anything simple to encourage more natural “burrow building” behavior?
Adding a small scatter of empty shells or small rubble near the entrance often gives them building material to move and stack. Many keepers find this makes the burrow area more active and interesting to observe.
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