Talbot's Damselfish
Chrysiptera talboti
Identification:
The Talbot's Damsel, Chrysiptera talboti is a very good looking Damselfish to keep. It's small in size, reaching only 2 1/3 inches long, an active swimmer, and a great eater. It has the mellowest sweetest temperament you will ever find in a damselfish with behaviors more like an even tempered clownfish relative than a Damselfish. In fact the Talbot’s Damsel gets along well with many peaceful companions. A hardy fish, makes it a great fish for a beginner or any saltwater enthusiast looking for a good looking easy to take care of saltwater fish.
Tank Recommendations:
The Talbot’s Damsels are great for any peaceful community tank. They need a minimum tank size of 20 gallons for one. They get along with peaceful fish in larger tanks that are at least 40 gallons. Of course, if you are going to have larger fish like a large surgeonfish or tang, the tank size should fit the needs of the largest fish. These damsels also make a great addition to a reef tank because they will not bother any corals or invertebrates. Rock work or coral in and around all areas of the tank can provide lots of hiding places, which will keep them content. They do not need any special lighting or water movement, but they do prefer to hang out at the bottom of the tank. They will burrow under rocks, a large shell, or a coral, and then retreat into their little home at night, so a sandy bottom is preferred.
Food and diet:
They are are not picky eaters and will happily accept just about any foods you offer.
Level of Care:
Easy
Acclimaton Time:
1+ hours
Reef Compatibility:
Yes
Approximate Purchase Size:
1" to 1-1/2"
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Aquarium Conditioned
Yellow Prawn Goby
Cryptocentrus cinctus
You Tube Video Yellow Prawn Goby and Pistol Shrimp
Description:
The Yellow Prawn Goby also are called Yellow Watchman Goby, and sometimes the Yellow Shrimp Goby. The Yellow Prawn is one of the more popular Shrimp Gobies offered in the pet trade. With a Yellow/Orange head and body they have blue spots on their body and fins.They seem to be very resistant to most saltwater fish disease in the marine aquarium. They are found wild in many habitats between Singapore and Micronesia. Yellow Prawn Gobies form a mutual symbiotic relationship with some Pistol Shrimp. The name "Watchman" comes from their behavior in the wild, where they act as watchmen for the shrimp.
Tank Recommendations:
The ideal aquarium should have plenty of room at the bottom and a sandbed of at least two inches in depth. It requires an aquarium of 10 gallons or larger in size. When startled or threatened, they have been known to jump out of uncovered aquariums. Always keep the tank covered and provide plenty of hiding places to retreat to.
Food and diet:
They continually feed off the bottom while sifting through the sand. They also need to be fed a balanced diet of frozen foods including live and frozen brine shrimp, mysis shrimp, black worms, and other prepared foods for carnivores. We suggest feeding twice a day.
Level of Care:
Easy
Acclimaton Time:
2+ hours
Reef Compatibility
: Excellent
Approximate Purchase Size:
1-1/2" to 3"
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Yellow Prawn Goby $19.99
Yellow Prawn with Commensal Shrimp $44.99
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Aquarium Conditioned
Flame Tail Goby
Cryptocentrus aurora
Click to view You Tube Video Flame Tail Goby
Description:
The Flametail Goby, also known as the Beautiful Prawn Goby or Aurora Goby. It is commonly referred to as the Shrimp Goby due to the close relationship that can form between it and various shrimp. It is a boldly colored shrimp goby from the waters off south Africa, in the Indian Ocean. Another beautiful fish not often seen at your local LFS due to availability.
Tank Recommendations:
The ideal aquarium should have plenty of room at the bottom and a sandbed of at least two inches in depth. It requires an aquarium of 10 gallons or larger in size. When startled or threatened, they have been known to jump out of uncovered aquariums. Always keep the tank covered and provide plenty of hiding places to retreat to.
Food and diet:
They continually feed off the bottom while sifting through the sand. They also need to be fed a balanced diet of frozen foods including live and frozen brine shrimp, mysis shrimp, black worms, and other prepared foods for carnivores. We suggest feeding twice a day.
Level of Care:
Easy
Acclimaton Time:
2+ hours
Reef Compatibility
: Excellent
Approximate Purchase Size:
2" to 3"
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Flametail Goby $39.99
Flametail Goby w/Commensal Shrimp$64.99
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Aquarium Conditioned
Orange Spotted Goby
Amblyeleotris guttata
Description:
This is one of the most attractive shrimp-goby species. It requires an aquarium of 10 gallons or larger in size. The body is covered with bright orange spots, the pelvic fins are black and the chest of this little goby is maroon or dark brown. Orange-spotted Gobies require a sandy substrate to dig in and sift through. A peaceful fish, the Orange Spotted Goby, is found living in several reefs of the Indo Pacific region. This Goby is one of several Shrimp Gobies found in the oceans. If present, this fish will gladly share its sand bed burrow with a few different Pistol Shrimp. It will also build burrows in the absence of a Pistol Shrimp; helping to keep the sand bed well stirred.
Tank Recommendations:
The ideal aquarium should have plenty of room at the bottom and a sandbed of at least two inches in depth. When startled or threatened, they have been known to jump out of uncovered aquariums. Always keep the tank covered and provide plenty of hiding places to retreat to.
Food and diet:
They continually feed off the bottom while sifting through the sand. They also need to be fed a balanced diet of frozen foods including live and frozen brine shrimp, mysis shrimp, black worms, and other prepared foods for carnivores. We suggest feeding twice a day.
Level of Care:
Easy
Acclimaton Time:
2+ hours
Reef Compatibility
: Excellent
Approximate Purchase Size:
1" to 2"
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