{"product_id":"pink-spotted-watchman-goby","title":"Pink Spotted Watchman Goby","description":"\u003cp\u003ePale rosy speckling, a slender body, and an elongated dorsal fin give the Pink Spotted Watchman Goby a slightly serpentine profile. Native to reefs and lagoons in Indonesia, \u003cem\u003eCryptocentrus leptocephalus\u003c\/em\u003e usually hovers above its burrow entrance, watching the sand flat for food and danger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the wild, it excavates and maintains a burrow, sometimes sharing the tunnel with a pistol shrimp. In an aquarium, it typically remains perched near the entrance instead of swimming through open water. Its manageable adult size suits both fish-only systems and reef displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 gallons\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carnivore\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indonesia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCryptocentrus leptocephalus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTank Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide enough floor space for a burrow and several centimeters of fine to medium sand. The substrate should allow the goby to dig and shape its tunnel entrance without difficulty. Scattered rubble and shell fragments may be used as building material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace at least one solid piece of live rock directly on the tank bottom or an egg crate base, never balanced on loose sand. This prevents rockslides during excavation. Use a tight-fitting lid and close gaps around overflows, plumbing, and light mounts. Moderate flow across the sand is suitable, but don't direct strong flow into the burrow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiet and Feeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA carnivore, the Pink Spotted Watchman Goby naturally eats small invertebrates and zooplankton from the sand and water column. Offer a rotation of mysis shrimp, finely chopped seafood, and quality pellets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it usually stays close to its burrow, deliver small meals near the entrance two to three times daily. Food should clear within a few minutes to help maintain water quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Tankmates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt poses no threat to other fish and spends most of its time near its burrow. However, it may become territorial toward similarly sized gobies, especially its own kind. Keep it singly or as a bonded pair, not in a group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable tankmates include clownfish, blennies, and peaceful wrasses that won't drive it from the burrow. Avoid larger or aggressive fish that may treat it as prey. A harassed goby may retreat, hide, and stop feeding normally. It may pair with \u003cem\u003eAlpheus bellulus\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003eAlpheus randalli\u003c\/em\u003e, sharing a burrow while the shrimp maintains the tunnel and the goby watches for predators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReef Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is reef safe and doesn't eat coral tissue or ornamental invertebrates. Burrowing is the main concern, since the goby can move substantial amounts of sand, bury low frags, and shift loose rubble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep valuable corals on raised ledges or racks above the sand line. Secure rockwork so excavation can't undermine it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 72–78°F\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecific Gravity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.020–1.025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.1–8.4\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlkalinity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8–12 dKH\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep these parameters stable and avoid rapid changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Considerations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJumping risk:\u003c\/strong\u003e It may jump when startled or housed with boisterous tankmates. Use a snug, gap-free lid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBurrow excavation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Expect ongoing sand movement. Anchor rockwork on the tank bottom and elevate frags to prevent burial.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTerritorial behavior:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep it singly or as a bonded pair. Unrelated individuals may fight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePistol shrimp pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pairing with a compatible pistol shrimp is possible but not guaranteed. 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