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The Cryptocentrus cinctus is an iconic marine aquarium goby, appreciated for its bright yellow color and fascinating symbiotic behavior with Alpheus shrimp.
When kept in a group, Cryptocentrus cinctus may turn gray due to the presence of many conspecifics, but it generally regains its yellow-green coloration once kept alone or as a pair.
Adult size: about 8 cm. Recommended volume: minimum 100 L.
Temperature: 24 to 26 °C. Specific gravity: 1.023 to 1.025.
Type: benthic fish living close to the sandy substrate.
Compatibility: ideal in a reef aquarium with invertebrates.
This goby is particularly sought after for its natural burrowing behavior and its coexistence with symbiotic shrimp. It helps animate the lower part of the aquarium while remaining peaceful with the other inhabitants.
A calm species, sometimes territorial with its own kind. It enjoys sandy areas for digging burrows. An aquarium cover is recommended as it may jump.
| Type | Details |
|---|---|
| Diet | Carnivore |
| Food | Artemia, mysis, frozen food, and pellets |
| Frequency | 1 to 2 times per day |
Common name: Yellow goby, sentinel goby.
Scientific name: Cryptocentrus cinctus. Genus Cryptocentrus, species cinctus.
Ideal fish for aquarists looking for an original, hardy, and interactive species in a reef aquarium.