Wide-Barred Shrimp Goby
Amblyeleotris latifasciata
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| Care Level | Easy |
|---|---|
| Temperament | Peaceful |
| Reef Safe | Yes |
| Functional Benefit | Ornamental Only |
| Diet Type | Carnivore |
| Mininum Tank Size | 30 gallons |
| Max Size | 5 inches |
| Temperature | 72–78°F |
| pH Range | 8.1–8.4 |
| Specific Gravity | 1.022–1.025 |
The Wide-Barred Shrimp Goby (Amblyeleotris latifasciata) is a watchman shrimp goby with wide brown bars and finely speckled fins that spends most of its time posted at a burrow entrance. It naturally lives around sand and rubble zones and is often seen in a pistol shrimp partnership, where the goby stands guard while the shrimp maintains the home.
What You’ll Observe:
- Perching at the burrow entrance, then quick darting retreats when it wants cover
- A consistent home base under a rock ledge, usually only a short swim from the entrance
- If paired with a pistol shrimp, frequent coordination at the doorway while the shrimp rearranges sand and rubble
- Most activity around feeding time, with repeated short trips out and back
- Occasional boundary displays toward other bottom-perchers (brief posturing rather than roaming)
For best results, provide stable rockwork with a sand apron and a little loose rubble so your goby (and any shrimp partner) can establish a secure burrow. Offer small meaty foods like mysis and finely chopped seafood daily, delivering a portion near its chosen doorway so it can eat without leaving its comfort zone. Peaceful tankmates and a snug lid help it settle into a steady routine and stay visible more often.
How long does it take for a shrimp goby to pair with a pistol shrimp?
Some pairs link up quickly, while others take days (and occasionally longer), especially if they’re added at different times or choose different starter holes.
Is it normal if I barely see the goby (or never see the shrimp) after adding them?
Yes—many keepers report long missing stretches where the goby peeks out briefly and the shrimp stays fully underground, even though both are fine.
Can one pistol shrimp live with two shrimp gobies?
If the gobies are a true pair, hobbyists often keep one shrimp with the pair; mixing non-paired gobies is less predictable, so most people stick to one goby or a bonded pair.
What are the clicking or popping sounds coming from the burrow area?
That’s typical pistol shrimp behavior—the snap of the enlarged claw can be clearly audible, especially at night or when it’s moving rubble.
Will the shrimp/goby burrow work bury frags or shift sand onto corals?
It can happen because the shrimp may pile sand and small rubble at the entrance; many reefers simply leave some open space around the burrow zone or mount frags a bit higher until the construction site settles.
Each fish is checked for strong appetite and activity before we approve it for your tank.
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