Blue-spotted Prawn Goby (Amblyeleotris nautilus)
Fish in the family Gobiidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
The Blue-spotted Prawn Goby is a small, stocky goby with a predominantly tan to beige body covered with distinctive blue spots and reticulated markings. The head is large and blunt, and the body tapers posteriorly. A characteristic dark stripe runs through the eye, and the dorsal and anal fins may show banding or spotting patterns.
Diet and feeding
Feed small meaty foods such as mysis shrimp, copepods, amphipods, and small frozen foods. This species feeds primarily on small crustaceans and benefits from multiple small feeding sessions daily to replicate natural grazing behavior.
Difficulty and care for the Blue-spotted Prawn Goby
Moderate - Blue-spotted Prawn Goby requires standard marine aquarium maintenance and intermediate fish keeping skills.
Common health issues
Ich, parasites, starvation if inadequate feeding, sudden death from stress or poor acclimation
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region, particularly the Coral Triangle and associated reef systems from Indonesia to the Philippines and nearby waters.
Log Blue-spotted Prawn Goby in your reef tank
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