Amblyeleotris randalli

The Amblyeleotris randalli, also known as Randall's prickly goby or Randall's shrimp goby, is a popular and striking bottom dweller for the marine aquarium. This peaceful reef fish is known for ...

The Amblyeleotris randalli , also known as Randall's prickly goby or Randall's shrimp goby, is a popular and striking bottom dweller for the marine aquarium. This peaceful reef fish is known for its symbiotic relationship with pistol shrimp, in which both animals protect and support each other. With its beautiful markings, bright colors, and characteristic orange stripe, the Amblyeleotris randalli is a real eye-catcher in any saltwater aquarium. The species is suitable for both beginner and advanced aquarists and feels most at home in a well-decorated aquarium with plenty of hiding places. Due to its peaceful nature and limited size, this goby is ideal for community tanks and nano marine aquariums. With proper care, this fish can provide years of enjoyment and activity in your underwater world.

Features

• Origin: Western Pacific Ocean, including Indonesia and Fiji
• Maximum length: approximately 8 cm
• Color: white with an orange longitudinal stripe and subtle yellow accents on the head
• Habitat: bottom dweller, often digs a burrow with a pistol shrimp
• Behavior: peaceful, suitable for a community aquarium
• Diet: carnivore, eats small live or frozen food such as mysis and artemia
• Suitable for nano and reef aquariums of 60 liters or more.

Care

• Provide the aquarium with a sandy bottom and sufficient hiding places with stones or coral.
• Preferably keep together with a pistol shrimp for natural behavior
• Water parameters: temperature 22-26°C, salinity 1.022-1.025, pH 8.0-8.4
• Feed daily with small, varied animal feed
• Peaceful towards other fish, avoid aggressive conspecifics
• Regular water changes and good filtration for optimal health