Yasha Shrimp Goby
Stonogobiops yasha
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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 | 10 gallons |
| Max Size | 3 inches |
| Temperature | 72–78°F |
| pH Range | 8.1–8.4 |
| Specific Gravity | 1.022–1.025 |
The Yasha Shrimp Goby (Stonogobiops yasha), also called the Yasha Haze/White Ray Shrimp Goby, is a small shrimp goby with red-and-white striping, yellow fin accents, and an extended first dorsal fin. It’s known for sharing a sand-bed burrow with pistol shrimp, where it stays close to the entrance and acts as a lookout.
What You’ll Observe:
- Hovering a few inches above the sand at the burrow entrance, then backing into the tunnel when startled
- “Perching” on the substrate and making short, quick dashes to grab meaty foods
- Regular burrow maintenance as sand and rubble get moved and re-stacked around the entrance
- More open, consistent visibility when it has an established home site (especially around feeding time)
Provide a stable rock structure with a fine sand bed and a little loose rubble so it can set up a burrow. Offer small meaty foods like mysis and enriched brine at least twice daily, and consider target-feeding near the burrow so it learns your routine. A tight-fitting lid helps keep this nano reef favorite settled and comfortable long-term.
FAQ:
How long can a Yasha Shrimp Goby stay out of sight after introduction?
Many keepers report several days (and sometimes longer) where it stays tucked into rockwork or a new burrow system, then starts appearing more predictably once it associates a spot with food.
Will it pair with any pistol shrimp, or is there a preferred match?
They’re commonly kept with pistol shrimp, and hobbyists frequently mention Randall’s pistol shrimp (Alpheus randalli) as a natural-style pairing for Stonogobiops yasha.
What’s a simple way to ensure it actually gets its share of food?
A common approach is to gently deliver a few pieces of mysis right to the burrow entrance (or just outside it) so the goby can eat without racing midwater fish.
Can I keep two Yasha Shrimp Gobies together?
Some hobbyists keep more than one successfully, especially when each fish can claim its own home area; visibility and “who pairs with the shrimp” can vary by individual.
My pistol shrimp is clicking and building, but I never see the goby—what does that usually mean?
It often means the burrow is active and the goby may be staying deeper in the tunnel system; in all-in-one tanks, keepers also sometimes find small gobies exploring rear chambers before they reappear.
Each fish is checked for strong appetite and activity before we approve it for your tank.
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