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About Flagtail Shrimp Goby
A small goby with tan to beige coloration and a distinctive white or pale flaglike tail (caudal fin). The body is moderately compressed with subtle banding and a pointed snout; often paired with pistol shrimp in the wild.
Key facts
- Min tank size
- 20 gallons
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 20 gallon tank with plenty of sand substrate for burrowing and observation • Maintain temperature 72–78°F and salinity 1.020–1.025 with stable conditions • Feeds on small meaty foods including mysis shrimp, copepods, and finely chopped seafood • Best kept singly or with a compatible pistol shrimp partner; may be territorial with other gobies • Prefers low to moderate water flow and subdued lighting
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe
- Diet
- omnivore
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific, ranging from Indonesia to the Philippines and surrounding regions.
- Feeding Schedule
- Feed 2-3 times daily
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Family
- Gobiidae
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.025
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Max Size
- 3.5
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