Yellow Watchman (Prawn) Goby

Saltwater Fish — Cryptocentrus cinctus

The Yellow Watchman Goby is known for its bright yellow coloration, expressive eyes, and fascinating burrowing behavior, making it a personable addition to a reef aquarium. It can form a remarkable symbiotic relationship with a pistol shrimp, sharing and defending a burrow together.

CARE LEVEL: Beginner–Intermediate

MAX SIZE: Up to 4" (10 cm)

MIN. TANK SIZE: 20 Gallons

TEMPERATURE: 74–80°F (23–27°C)

DIET: Carnivore

FEEDING: Mysis shrimp, enriched brine shrimp, small meaty foods, and sinking pellets; feed 1–2 times daily

TEMPERAMENT: Peaceful

COMPATIBILITY: Peaceful with most community fish; may be territorial toward other gobies; provide a deep sand bed and stable rockwork for burrowing