Blue Spot Goby Cryptocentrus Pavoninoides

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Blue Spot Goby (Cryptocentrus pavoninoides)

Overview:
The Blue Spot Goby is a peaceful, small marine goby known for its delicate body and striking blue spots. Often forming symbiotic relationships with pistol shrimp, it adds both charm and activity to reef aquariums.

Origin:
Native to the Indo-Pacific, commonly found on sandy or rubble substrates near coral reefs.

Feeding:
Omnivorous. Feeds on small invertebrates, detritus, and microfauna. In captivity, accepts finely chopped seafood, mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, and high-quality sinking pellets.

Tank Mates:
Peaceful and reef-safe. Best housed with small, non-aggressive fish and invertebrates. Avoid large, aggressive species.

Aggression:
Non-aggressive; may display mild territorial behavior when paired with conspecifics, especially near a shared burrow.

Experience Level:
Intermediate. Requires a mature aquarium with sandy substrate for burrowing, hiding places, and stable water parameters.

Water Parameters:

• Temperature: 72–78°F (22–25.5°C)

• pH: 8.1–8.4

• Salinity: 1.023–1.025

• dKH: 8–12

Above images for illustration purposes only. Exact colours, patterns, and size may vary between individuals.

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