Orange Spot Prawn Goby (Amblyeleotris Guttata)

The Orange Spot Prawn Goby, also known as the Spotted Shrimp Goby, is a peaceful and beautifully marked marine fish, featuring a pale body adorned with bright orange spots. Known for its symbiotic relationship with pistol shrimp, this goby is a favorite among reef aquarists for its fascinating behavior and vibrant coloration. It spends much of its time near its burrow, acting as a sentinel while the shrimp maintains their shared home. This goby is an excellent addition to tanks with sandy substrates and plenty of rockwork.

Care Information

• Maximum Size: Up to 4 inches.
• Tank Size: 20 gallons minimum; best kept in tanks with sandy substrates and rockwork for burrow creation.
• Diet: Carnivorous; feeds on small meaty foods such as mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, and finely chopped seafood. It readily accepts high-quality frozen and pellet foods.
• Water Temp: 72-78°F.
• Salinity: 1.020-1.025.
• Aggression: Peaceful; well-suited for community tanks with other peaceful species.
• Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate; hardy and adaptable, making it a great choice for aquarists of all levels.
• Reef Compatibility: Reef-safe; does not harm corals or invertebrates, making it ideal for reef tanks.

Special Feature - Symbiosis with Pistol Shrimp
The Orange Spot Prawn Goby often forms a symbiotic relationship with pistol shrimp, where the goby serves as a lookout while the shrimp excavates and maintains a burrow. This natural partnership is both beneficial and fascinating to observe in a home aquarium.

Compatibility
This goby is peaceful and compatible with other non-aggressive tankmates. It thrives in tanks with shrimp species and other bottom-dwelling fish. Avoid housing it with large, aggressive fish that may disturb its burrow or stress the goby.

Coloration

• Indo-Pacific Region: The Orange Spot Prawn Goby features a light, almost translucent body with bright orange spots and subtle blue accents on its fins, adding vibrant contrast to reef tanks​.

Typical Habitat

• Distribution: Found in the Indo-Pacific, particularly in sandy and rocky areas of coral reefs where it forms burrows with shrimp partners. In aquariums, it thrives in tanks with sandy substrates and stable conditions​.