Can a Bluespotted Watchman Goby Live With a Wide-barred Shrimp Goby?
~ Possible with cautionVerdict from our compatibility engine, assuming a typical 90-gallon reef tank. Score: 55/100.
Why
- Known conflict: Two burrowing shrimp-gobies (Cryptocentrus, Amblyeleotris) compete for the same host-shrimp burrow
It can work if…
- Known incompatibility — these species are documented to conflict
Both species at a glance
Bluespotted Watchman Goby
Cryptocentrus pavoninoides
- Aggression:
- semi-aggressive
- Min tank:
- 30 gallons
- Reef safe:
- safe
- Diet:
- carnivore
Wide-barred Shrimp Goby
Amblyeleotris latifasciata
- Aggression:
- peaceful
- Min tank:
- 30 gallons
- Reef safe:
- safe
- Diet:
- carnivore