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Pinkbar Goby (Cryptocentrus aurora) Profile

By Stan & Debbie Hauter, About.com

Scientific Name:

Cryptocentrus aurora.

Other Common Names:

Shrimp Goby.

Identification:

Its body is silver with pink rings, and a yellowish colored tail with bright pink dots outlined in blue.

Distribution:

Indo-Pacific.

Maximum Size:

To 4".

Reef Tank Safe:

Yes.

Diet & Feeding:

Its diet should include a variety of live and frozen brine shrimp, mysis shrimp, live black worms, and prepared foods for carnivores.

Characteristics & Compatibility:

It is rarely aggressive towards other fish, however it is territorial, and will fight with others of the same species unless they are a mated pair.

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