Spotted Watchman Goby

Description

Cryptocentrus leptocephalus

Gobies may sometimes attempt jump out. Needs places to burrow. Prefer presence of substrate. Cryptocentrus leptocephalus, Bleeker 1876.Gobies may sometimes attempt jump out. Needs places to burrow. Prefer presence of substrate. Known to be one of the watchman family that will share it’s burrow with a pistol shrimp.

Maximum Size: the Cryptocentrus leptocephalus grows up to 6 inches.

Minimum Tank Size: The Spotted Watchman Goby prefers a tank of at least 20 gallons with plenty of places to hide & swim

Diet: The Cryptocentrus leptocephalus is a carnivore and likes to eat brine & mysid shrimp and other meaty treats (a few times/day).

Level of Care: The Spotted Watchman Goby is a low maintenance fish.

Behavior: The Spotted Watchman Goby may act semi-aggressively toward other fish.

Hardiness: This is a hardy fish.

Water Conditions: Keep water quality high (SG 1.020 – 1.025, pH 8.1 – 8.4, Temp. 72 – 78 F).

Range: Indo-Pacific.

Breeding: Able to breed.