{"product_id":"wheelers-shrimp","title":"Wheelers Shrimp Goby (Amblyeleotris Wheeleri)","description":"\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWheeler’s Shrimp Goby (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"23\"\u003eAmblyeleotris wheeleri\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eThe \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"4\"\u003eWheeler’s Shrimp Goby\u003c\/b\u003e, also known as the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"45\"\u003eGorgeous Prawn Goby\u003c\/b\u003e, is a stunning example of the symbiotic relationships found in the reefs of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"141\"\u003eIndonesia\u003c\/b\u003e. It is famous for its \"partnership\" with Alpheus snapping shrimp. In this \"roommate\" agreement, the shrimp digs and maintains a burrow for both to live in, while the goby acts as the \"eyes,\" standing guard at the entrance to warn the nearly blind shrimp of predators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKey Information\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/b\u003e Wheeler’s Shrimp Goby, Gorgeous Prawn Goby, Wheeler’s Watchman\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"17\"\u003eAmblyeleotris wheeleri\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Indo-Pacific (Indonesia, East Africa to Fiji)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMax Size:\u003c\/b\u003e 8–10 cm (approx. 3.5–4 inches)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/b\u003e 3–5 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"13\"\u003ePeaceful\u003c\/b\u003e; territorial only toward other gobies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"6\"\u003eCarnivore\u003c\/b\u003e – Sifter of tiny crustaceans\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Easy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAppearance \u0026amp; Identification\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eWheeler’s is one of the most colorful of the \"Watchman\" style gobies:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Bars:\u003c\/b\u003e A white-to-cream body marked with several broad, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"59\"\u003ered-to-burgundy vertical bars\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Sparkles:\u003c\/b\u003e Between the red bars, the body is sprinkled with \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"63\"\u003ebrilliant blue iridescent dots\u003c\/b\u003e, which also appear on the fins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Fins:\u003c\/b\u003e The dorsal fin is tall and often features a yellowish hue with more blue spotting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Look:\u003c\/b\u003e It has a classic \"grumpy\" face with high-set eyes that move independently to track movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBehaviour \u0026amp; Tank Compatibility\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Symbiotic Bond:\u003c\/b\u003e To see this fish's natural behavior, it should be kept with a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"82\"\u003eRandall’s (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"93\"\u003eAlpheus randalli\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/b\u003e or \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"114\"\u003eTiger Snapping Shrimp (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"137\"\u003eAlpheus bellulus\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/b\u003e. They will share a hole, and the shrimp will keep its antenna on the goby at all times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMannerisms:\u003c\/b\u003e They are bottom-dwellers. They spend most of their time hovering just outside the burrow or sitting on the sand bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"11\"\u003e100% Reef Safe\u003c\/b\u003e. They pose no threat to corals or other invertebrates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSocial Structure:\u003c\/b\u003e Usually kept singly, but can be kept in a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"60\"\u003emated pair\u003c\/b\u003e if the tank is large enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTank Mates:\u003c\/b\u003e Excellent with \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"27\"\u003eClownfish, Anthias, and peaceful Wrasses\u003c\/b\u003e. Avoid large, aggressive bottom-dwellers like large Dottybacks or aggressive Blennies that might try to steal their burrow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIdeal Tank Setup\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSubstrate is Key:\u003c\/b\u003e You must have a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"34\"\u003esand bed (at least 5–7cm deep)\u003c\/b\u003e mixed with some crushed coral or small rubble. The shrimp needs the rubble to act as \"bricks\" to prevent the burrow from collapsing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/b\u003e A minimum of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"24\"\u003e75L (20 Gallons)\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRockwork:\u003c\/b\u003e Place your rocks securely on the bottom of the glass, not on top of the sand. Since the goby and shrimp will dig under the rocks, you don't want the structure to collapse on them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLid:\u003c\/b\u003e They are known to \"bolt\" and jump if startled. A \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"54\"\u003esecure lid\u003c\/b\u003e is highly recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDietary Needs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003eThey are easy to feed but need the food to come to them:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"18\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/b\u003e Offer \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"12\"\u003efrozen meaty foods\u003c\/b\u003e like mysis, enriched brine shrimp, and finely chopped seafood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTarget Feeding:\u003c\/b\u003e Since they stay near their burrow, you may need to use a turkey baster or long pipette to \"squirt\" food near their hole to ensure they get enough to eat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/b\u003e Feed \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"16\"\u003e1–2 times daily\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"19\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"20\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"20\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWhy Choose the Wheeler’s Goby?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003eThe Wheeler’s Goby is for the hobbyist who loves \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"21\" data-index-in-node=\"49\"\u003eobserving natural behaviors\u003c\/b\u003e. Watching the goby signal to its shrimp partner is one of the most rewarding sights in the marine hobby. Since they are native to Indonesia, they are very hardy and adapt quickly to aquarium life.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aquaristic Online","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45819311161578,"sku":"18910","price":160.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0854\/0866\/files\/Wheelers-Shrimp-Goby.jpg?v=1769601384","url":"https:\/\/www.aquaristiconline.com.au\/products\/wheelers-shrimp","provider":"Aquaristic Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}