{"product_id":"yellow-watchman-goby-cryptocentrus-cinctus","title":"Yellow Watchman Goby – Cryptocentrus cinctus","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"buildify\" class=\"buildify buildify-1370011762773\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-section-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"buildify-element buildify-element-hwaifjo buildify-section-boxed buildify-section-height-default buildify-section-height-default buildify-section buildify-top-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-container buildify-column-gap-default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-element buildify-element-sgneldl buildify-column buildify-col-100 buildify-top-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-column-wrap buildify-element-populated\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-widget-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-element buildify-element-kfhomcl buildify-widget buildify-widget-text-editor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-text-editor buildify-clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bdftmpwrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ee0000;\"\u003eQuarantine and Conditioning Started on 10\/2 - Release Date: 10\/23\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eIf you wish to purchase this fish before the release date we will hold the fish for you. Let us know your desired ship date. If there is an issue during the Quarantine process, we will issue a refund.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYellow Watchman Goby (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCryptocentrus cinctus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, also known as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYellow Prawn-Goby\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYellow Shrimp-Goby\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is a small Western Pacific reef goby known for its bright golden-yellow coloration, alert personality and fascinating natural association with burrowing snapping shrimps.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe species occurs in two naturally documented color forms: a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eyellow phase\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and a paler whitish phase. Both can exhibit faint darker bars along with fine pale blue or white spotting on the head, forward portion of the body and fins. The specimen pictured here displays the brilliant yellow form with numerous small pale blue-white spots. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fishbase.org\/summary\/7208?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCryptocentrus cinctus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is native to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWestern Pacific\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with a documented distribution extending from the Yaeyama Islands of Japan south through Southeast Asia to the southern Great Barrier Reef, with populations also recorded in Micronesia. Indonesia is within its documented distribution, although I have not assigned Indonesia as the origin of this particular specimen because your supplied product information doesn't specify collection location. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fishbase.org\/summary\/7208?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn nature, Yellow Watchman Gobies inhabit \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esandy areas of shallow lagoons and protected coastal bays\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, particularly clear coastal sand slopes. FishBase documents the species from approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1–25 meters (3–82 feet)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with many observations between 10 and 25 meters. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fishbase.org\/summary\/7208?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the most interesting characteristics of this species is its relationship with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ealpheid snapping shrimps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. FishBase specifically documents \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eC. cinctus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e living in burrows with alpheid shrimp. Recent behavioral research on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eC. cinctus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and the tiger snapping shrimp \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlpheus bellulus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e further documents this mutualism: the shrimp constructs and maintains the burrow while the goby helps alert its partner to approaching predators. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fishbase.org\/summary\/7208?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFishBase records a maximum size of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10 cm standard length, approximately 3.9 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making this a relatively small goby well suited to reef aquariums with appropriate sandy substrate and shelter. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fishbase.org\/summary\/7208?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis specimen is offered as one of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDr. Mac's Quarantined and Conditioned Fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCryptocentrus cinctus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Herre, 1936)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yellow Watchman Goby\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther Common Names:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yellow Prawn-Goby, Yellow Shrimp-Goby\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gobiidae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Conditioned \u0026amp; Quarantined\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEasy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeaceful; may be territorial around its burrow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef Compatible\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinimum Aquarium Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20 gallons recommended\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately 3.9 inches \/ 10 cm SL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fishbase.org\/summary\/7208?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Carnivorous\/omnivorous marine diet with appropriately sized meaty foods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e75–80°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecific Gravity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.023–1.026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8.1–8.4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarium Requirements:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Provide a mature aquarium with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esand substrate, rockwork and protected areas suitable for burrowing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Because this species naturally inhabits sandy lagoons and coastal bays and lives in burrows, an aquarium that provides a suitable bottom habitat is preferable to a bare-bottom environment. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fishbase.org\/summary\/7208?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShrimp Partnership:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A pistol\/snapping shrimp is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to keep a Yellow Watchman Goby successfully, but providing a compatible alpheid shrimp can allow the fish to exhibit its natural shrimp-goby partnership. The association between \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eC. cinctus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and alpheid shrimp is scientifically documented. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fishbase.org\/summary\/7208?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet and Feeding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Offer appropriately sized foods such as mysis shrimp, enriched brine shrimp, finely chopped marine foods and nutritionally complete sinking marine preparations. Feed so that food reaches the lower portion of the aquarium where the goby spends most of its time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Generally peaceful toward unrelated community fishes but capable of defending its burrow area, particularly against similar gobies or other fishes attempting to occupy the same shelter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef compatible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Its natural ecology centers on sandy reef habitats and burrows rather than feeding upon corals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecure Cover:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A secure aquarium lid is recommended, particularly during introduction and acclimation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural Habitat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sandy areas of shallow lagoons, protected coastal bays and clear coastal sand slopes at approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1–25 meters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, commonly 10–25 meters. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pacific East Aquaculture","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67626184179945,"sku":"WC OC0209","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2133\/7655\/files\/yellow-watchman-goby-cryptocentrus-cinctus-conditioned-quarantined-pea.jpg?v=1791326306","url":"https:\/\/pacificeastaquaculture.com\/products\/yellow-watchman-goby-cryptocentrus-cinctus","provider":"Pacific East Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}