Yellow Shrimp Goby (Yellow Watchman Goby – Cryptocentrus cinctus)
A customer favourite for a reason—the Yellow Shrimp Goby is the perfect mix of personality, colour, and behaviour. With its bright yellow body, subtle markings, and signature “grumpy” expression, it’s always entertaining to watch as it peeks out from its burrow.
This species is best known for its symbiotic relationship with pistol shrimp, where the goby acts as a lookout while the shrimp maintains the burrow—one of the coolest natural behaviours you can recreate in a home aquarium.
Peaceful and reef safe, these gobies spend most of their time near the substrate, making them ideal for adding life to the lower levels of your tank.
Why you’ll love it:
- Bright yellow colouration
- Incredible goby + pistol shrimp pairing behaviour
- Peaceful and reef safe
- Tons of personality
- Great for sandbed-focused tanks
Care Guide (Quick Overview):
- Tank Size: 75L+ recommended
- Temperament: Peaceful (territorial with own species)
- Diet: Mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, frozen meaty foods
- Reef Safe: Yes
- Max Size: ~10cm
Provide a sand substrate and rockwork for burrowing. Best kept singly unless a confirmed pair.
⚠️ Important:
- Known jumper – tight-fitting lid required
- Will dig and rearrange sand around its burrow
