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Flagtail Shrimp Goby
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Flagtail Shrimp Goby

Amblyeleotris yanoi

The Flagtail Shrimp Goby is a vibrantly colored and beautifully patterned species of shrimpgoby that can form a close, symbiotic relationship between it and various alpheid shrimp species. Its body is silvery white marked with brilliant orange bars along with a flashy orange and yellow spade-shaped
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Compatibility at a Glance

Reef compatible — can be kept with reef
Coral compatible — can be kept with coral
Invertebrates compatible — can be kept with invertebrates

Flagtail Shrimp Goby is considered reef safe — it can generally be kept in tanks with corals and sessile invertebrates without damaging them.

Compatibility

Reef Compatible Coral Compatible Invertebrate Compatible

Care Parameters

Type:
fish
Aggression:
peaceful
Swimming Zone:
Surface
Midwater
Bottom
bottom
Minimum Tank:
20 gallons
Schooling:
No
Diet:
carnivore
Safety:
Reef
Coral
Invert

Compatibility with Popular Tankmates

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Tank Compatibility