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November 24, 2009
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Wheeler's Shrimp Goby
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Wheeler's Shrimp Goby
Veterinary & Aquatic Services Department, Drs. Foster & Smith, Inc.

The Wheeler's Shrimp Goby, also known as Wheeler's Prawn, Gorgeous, or Watchman Wheeler's Goby, was first discovered in Indonesia in 1982 by Hoese and Randall. It has a white body with broad orange-red bands and tiny blue spots. The dorsal fin has red and blue dots.

It should be kept in a 30 gallon or larger aquarium with a sand covered bottom to make burrows in. It prefers to have peaceful tank mates and plenty of hiding places. Small groups or pairs tend to do better in an aquarium, but need to be introduced to the tank simultaneously.

Fairly hardy, and highly disease resistant, the Wheeler's Shrimp Goby has been known to spawn successfully in an aquarium.

The diet should consist of a variety of fresh or frozen seafood, brine shrimp, and mysid shrimp. It needs to be fed twice per day.

Fish Facts
Name: Wheeler's Shrimp Goby (Amblyeleotris wheeleri)
Family: Gobiidae
Range: Indonesia
Size: Up to 3 inches
Diet: Carnivore
Tank Set-up: Marine: Coral or rock, plants, sand
Reef Compatible: Yes
Tank Conditions: 72-78°F; sg 1.020-1.025; pH 8.1-8.4
Minimum Tank Capacity: 30 gallon
Light: Medium
Temperament: Peaceful
Swimming Level: Bottom
Care Level: Easy
Reproduction: Egg Layer
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