Reefs of the western Indian Ocean at 5–40 m, usually above 10 m.
Water
saltwater
Maximum size
10 cm
Temperature
24–27°C
pH
8.1–8.4
Hardness
Salinity SG 1.023–1.026
Minimum tank
120 litres
Care level
intermediate
Temperament
peaceful
Reef safe
yes
Care
A shrimp goby that lives with the pistol shrimp Alpheus randalli. Wikipedia now places it in the genus Amblyeleotris and gives 11 cm total length. Provide a sand bed with mixed grain sizes and rocks for a burrow. Tank size here is an estimate. The sources give no water figures, so the temperature, pH and salinity shown are general marine aquarium guidance, not species-specific: 24–27 °C, pH 8.1–8.4, specific gravity 1.023–1.026, with stable, well-filtered water. Like other shrimp gobies it sits at the burrow entrance and retreats inside when alarmed. Sources: Wikipedia, List of marine aquarium fish species (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Listofmarineaquariumfishspecies); Wikipedia (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cryptocentrusaurora). Checked October 2026.
Diet
Not covered in detail by the sources. Offer small meaty foods such as frozen mysis and brine shrimp and fine pellets.
Breeding
No captive breeding details are given in the sources.
Compatibility and tank mates
Reef safe and peaceful. Keep with calm tankmates and ideally a pistol shrimp. One per tank unless a pair.
Last updated 8 October 2026. Community-edited care guide on Aquatic-Auctions.
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