Pinkspotted Shrimp Goby

This species is known as Pinkspotted Shrimp Goby and the correct latin name is Cryptocentrus leptocephalus. The family that this fish belongs to is called the Goby family. (e) It's origin is Indo-Pacific. (e)

Character and suggestions regarding care

A semi-aggressive fish which can be kept in community tanks if they contain enough space for hiding and swimming.

Pinkspotted Shrimp Goby can grow up to 15 cm what is approximately 5 inches. 1 specimen basically needs at least 1800cm² of water surface which is approximately 279 square inch. It is recommended to raise this species in fish tanks that are medium. (e) Medium aquariums have at least 113 Litres (30 US Gallons). Large aquariums have at least 265 Litres (70 US Gallons). Capacity of very large aquariums is at least 700 Litres (185 US Gallons).

It is easy to keep the Pinkspotted Shrimp Goby fish. (e) The specific gravity (SG) should be between 1,020 and 1,025, the temperature between 23°C (73.4°F) and 26°C (78.8°F). The suggested level of pH (a measure of the acidity/basicity) is between 8.0 and 8.3 which is usual for most marine fish.

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• Saltwater aquarium heater
• Saltwater aquarium lights
• Saltwater aquarium filters
• Saltwater tank aeration
• Marine fish diseases
• Protein Simmers in the Saltwater Tank
• Setting up a Saltwater Tank
• Saltwater Fish Tanks
• Cleaner Shrimp
• Pajama Cardinals

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