Blackfinned Shrimp Goby / Cryptocentrus pavoninoides

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SCIENTIFIC NAME - Cryptocentrus pavoninoides

COMMON NAME - Blackfinned Shrimp Goby

SIZE - 5.1" (13 cm)

MIN. AQUARIUM SIZE - 30 US gal. (114 L)

FOODS AND FEEDING - Meaty foods, live and frozen vitamin enriched mysid and brine shrimp, finely chopped table shrimp, squid, mussle, and frozen marine preparations for carnivores Feed min. 2 times a day

CAPTIVE CARE - A peaceful Fish that can be kept in groups and with other gobies, may chase more docile shrimp gobies and smaller bottom dwelling fishes. provide a sand bottom with coral rubble for building hiding places.
 

HOW MUCH DOES A FISH’S FEEDING REQUIREMENTS AFFECT YOUR STOCKING DECISIONS?

  • A lot! - I avoid fish that require frequent or specialized feeding

    Votes: 9 25.0%
  • Quite a bit, but an automatic feeder can change my answer

    Votes: 6 16.7%
  • It depends on whether my nutrient export can handle it

    Votes: 5 13.9%
  • It depends on how badly I want the fish

    Votes: 10 27.8%
  • Not much. I’m willing to adjust my routine

    Votes: 9 25.0%
  • Not at all. Feeding demands don’t limit my stocking choices

    Votes: 6 16.7%
  • I usually learn about the demanding feeding schedule after buying the fish!

    Votes: 2 5.6%
  • I haven’t really considered this before

    Votes: 3 8.3%
  • Something else (see my comments in the thread)

    Votes: 1 2.8%
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