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Yellow Watchman Goby (Cryptocentrus cinctus)

Yellow Watchman Goby

Cryptocentrus cinctus

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Perches at a burrow on the sand bed, and often pairs with a pistol shrimp. Territorial toward other bottom gobies.

Adult size
4 in
Smallest tank
20 gal
Keep them in groups of
1+
Temperature
74–82 °F
pH
8–8.4
Food
Carnivore: frozen mysis, pellets
Start a saltwater build to add this

Gets along with

Cerith SnailBlue-leg Hermit CrabNassarius SnailAstrea SnailYellow Clown GobyScarlet Reef Hermit CrabTrochus SnailNeon Goby

Think twice about

Blue Devil Damselfish — too aggressive for itDwarf Fuzzy Lionfish — too aggressive for itMaroon Clownfish — too aggressive for itPicasso Triggerfish — too aggressive for it

Easy corals it leaves alone

BlastomussaAcan LordDiscosoma MushroomRhodactis MushroomDuncan CoralFavia Brain Coral

Care ranges are typical hobby guidance and vary by source and by where the animal came from. Ask your supplier and watch your own tank. Spot a mistake on this page? Let me know.