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Amblyeleotris guttata 3-5 cm

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Common name: Painted Goby Fish. This fish has a clear body speckled with orange spots, and a blunt head. It lives at the bottom of the aquarium; some are herbivores and thus beneficial for algae removal. For its well-being, it needs a layer of substrate for its burrow and it lives in symbiosis with the Alpheus randalli shrimp, which you will find in the suggestions tab.

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Delivery price Europe
Fixed price €29 - Offered starting from €249 of living*
Minimum order amount for live products
50€ excluding shipping costs. For the well-being of the animals, do not make them travel alone.
Maintenance
Easy
Temperament
Peaceful
Food
Carnivore
Reef compatibility
Compatible
Recommended number
Alone or in a couple
Price according to size
XS S M L XL
Maximum size
7 cm
Delivery date
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Reproduction
Impossible
Package information for the winter period
A hole is made in the cardboard to supply the chemical heater with oxygen.

En savoir plus

Amblyeleotris guttata – Symbiotic Decorated Goby

Amblyeleotris guttata, also known as the decorated goby, is a peaceful bottom-dwelling reef fish with a light body adorned with small orange spots. Its slightly blunt head and discreet behavior make it highly appreciated in small to medium-sized reef aquariums. It forms a fascinating symbiosis with the shrimp Alpheus randalli, living in a shared burrow.

A Useful and Peaceful Bottom-Dwelling Fish

This goby lives near the substrate, often remaining still at the entrance of its burrow. It can be beneficial in the natural regulation of microalgae, with some individuals displaying partially herbivorous behavior. It also contributes to soil aeration thanks to its digging movements with the partner shrimp.

Symbiosis with the Shrimp Alpheus randalli

In an aquarium, Amblyeleotris guttata can live alone or in partnership with a pistol shrimp (Alpheus randalli), with which it shares a burrow dug in the sand. The goby acts as a sentinel, watching the surroundings while the shrimp digs and maintains the shelter. This duo is both aesthetic and useful.

Maintenance Conditions

  • Recommended minimum volume: 60 liters
  • Temperature: 24°C to 26°C
  • pH: 8.0 to 8.4
  • Substrate: fine to medium sand for burrow construction
  • Decor: rocky areas, caves, quiet corners

Feeding

  • Frozen brine shrimp and mysis
  • Small marine pellets
  • Plankton and microfauna
  • Organic debris and small benthic invertebrates

It feeds at the bottom or near the burrow, often slowly. A localized distribution helps prevent other fish from monopolizing the food.

Why Choose Amblyeleotris guttata?

  • Peaceful and discreet behavior
  • Captivating symbiosis with Alpheus randalli shrimp
  • Useful for substrate maintenance and algae control
  • Suitable for nano reefs starting at 60 liters
  • Compatible with calm fish and invertebrates

Amblyeleotris guttata is an elegant and useful bottom-dwelling goby, perfect for reef aquarium enthusiasts wishing to observe marine symbiosis firsthand. Its discreet lifestyle, collaboration with the pistol shrimp, and contribution to tank balance make it a valuable and aesthetic ally.

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