Yellow Watchman Goby

Quick Stats Care Level: Easy Diet: Carnivore Temperament: Peaceful Reef-Safe: Yes Source: Captive Bred Approximate Purchase Size: 1.25-1.5" Approximate Max Size: 4" Recommended Tank Size: 20 Gallons or Larger   Overview The Yellow Watchman Goby (Cryptocentrus cinctus) gets its name from their symbiotic relationship with pistol shrimp. The gobies are the lookouts and the shrimp are the burrow diggers/keepers. While the shrimp is digging it keeps one antenna on the fish’s tail. When a predator approaches, the goby wiggles its tail as a warning and the fish and shrimp duck into their shared burrow. Each of the Watchman Goby’s eyes move independently which allows them to see predators approaching from behind. Their charming faces sport a perpetual pout. They usually have beautiful golden yellow bodies with small turquoise dots around the head and dorsal area. It is not easy to distinguish a male from a female but there is some speculation that the females are normally grayer in c