What fish can live with Yellow Watchman Goby?

Yellow Watchman Goby pairs well with Ocellaris Clownfish, Blue-Green Chromis, Royal Gramma, Firefish Goby, Yellow Tang, Percula Clownfish. Compatibility depends on tank size, water parameters, and stocking density; the full list on this page ranks every checked pairing.

Species Profile

Yellow Watchman Goby

Cryptocentrus cinctus

Also known as: Yellow Prawn Goby

Gobiespeaceful

Adult size

4″

Minimum tank

20 gal

Temperature

72–82°F

8.1–8.4

Schooling

Solitary OK

Water level

bottom

Diet

Frozen mysis, brine shrimp, marine pellets

Notes

Bright yellow with iridescent blue speckles. Often forms a symbiotic pair with a pistol shrimp, the shrimp digs the burrow, the goby stands guard at the entrance. Surface-jumper; tight lid required.

Compatible Tankmates

Best tank mates for Yellow Watchman Goby

Every species below passes the compatibility engine when paired with Yellow Watchman Gobyin a suitably sized tank. Verdicts come from the same rules the builder uses — click a card to see that species' own care profile and its tank mates in turn.