Randall's Shrimp Goby (Amblyeleotris randalli)
Fish in the family Eleotridae. Moderate care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
Randall's Shrimp Goby is a small, elongated goby with a body coloration of tan to yellowish-brown with orange and white markings. The head features distinctive orange stripes and spots, and the dorsal and anal fins display bright orange coloration with white margins. It has a blunt snout and a characteristic symbiotic relationship with pistol shrimp.
Diet and feeding
Feed small crustacean prey including frozen or live mysis shrimp, copepods, small amphipods, and quality micro-pellets. This species forages constantly in the sand and benefits from regular feeding.
Difficulty and care for the Randall's Shrimp Goby
Randall's Shrimp Goby is moderately difficult due to its small size, specific food preferences, and dependence on a suitable substrate for burrowing and its symbiotic shrimp partner. Once established with stable conditions and proper feeding, it becomes hardy.
Common health issues
Marine ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Bacterial Infections, Parasitic Infestations
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific from the Red Sea through East Africa, Indonesia, and the Philippines to the Great Barrier Reef and the central Pacific.
Log Randall's Shrimp Goby in your reef tank
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