How difficult is it to keep Yano's shrimpgoby?

Beginner. This is a beginner-friendly species. No special equipment or experience is required, and it can be kept successfully with basic care setup.

What is the ideal temperature for Yano's shrimpgoby?

The ideal temperature for Yano's shrimpgoby is 22〜27℃. Avoid sudden temperature changes and maintain a stable environment.

How large does Yano's shrimpgoby get?

Yano's shrimpgoby typically reaches Up to 13 cm SL (FishBase) as an adult. Size may vary depending on care conditions and individual genetics.

What should I feed Yano's shrimpgoby?

Yano's shrimpgoby feeds on: Carnivore (small benthic invertebrates, zooplankton). Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.

What is the typical price for Yano's shrimpgoby?

The price of Yano's shrimpgoby varies significantly depending on morph, size, and lineage. Check our market price page for the latest pricing information.

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Yano's shrimpgoby

Beginner

Amblyeleotris yanoi

A shrimp goby with orange-brown bars on a whitish body and a yellow tail marked with red-orange and blue bands. It shares a burrow with the red-banded snapping shrimp.

Difficulty

Beginner

Temperature

22〜27℃

Lifespan

Little data available

Size

Up to 13 cm SL (FishBase)

Diet

Carnivore (small benthic invertebrates, zooplankton)

About

Yano's shrimpgoby or flagtail shrimp goby (Amblyeleotris yanoi) ranges through the western Pacific from the Ryukyu Islands to Papua New Guinea (FishBase). It was described as recently as 1996. It reaches 13 cm SL. The body is whitish with five pale orange-brown bars and brown saddles on the back between them; the long, lance-shaped tail is yellow with a reddish-orange centre and oblique blue bands. It lives on coastal sand slopes and in deep lagoons at 3-30 m, sharing a burrow with the red-banded snapping shrimp (Alpheus randalli): the shrimp digs and maintains the burrow while the goby keeps watch at the entrance. In the aquarium, provide a deep bed of coarse sand (2-4 mm) mixed with rubble so a burrow can be built (Saltcorner), and a lid, as it jumps. It readily eats meaty frozen foods and leaves corals alone, but may threaten very small ornamental shrimp. It is a staple shrimp goby in the trade.

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Size of the Yano's shrimpgoby

The Yano's shrimpgoby grows to Up to 13 cm SL (FishBase).

Temperature & humidity for the Yano's shrimpgoby

The ideal temperature for the Yano's shrimpgoby is 22〜27℃.

Basic Info

Origin

Western Pacific (Ryukyu Islands to Papua New Guinea)

Lifespan

Little data available

Size

Up to 13 cm SL (FishBase)

Temperature

Care Specifications

Water Temp.: 22–27℃
Specific Gravity: 1.02–1.026
Min. Tank: 110 L

PeacefulReef safe

Sources: FishBase (Amblyeleotris yanoi) / Saltcorner Fish Library (Bob Goemans)

References & Sources

Edited & verified by: BreederDirect editorial team

The taxonomic, regulatory, and husbandry data on this page are compiled and verified against the authoritative primary sources below.

Primary sources

Taxonomy & Authority

Accepted name: Amblyeleotris yanoi Aonuma & Yoshino, 1996

Authority databases: WoRMS · GBIF · GBIF · WoRMS · FishBase

Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.

Regulations & Conservation Status

Not CITES-listedIUCN LC · Least Concern

Not listed in the CITES Appendices (checked on Species+). Not designated as an Invasive Alien Species under Japanese law. It also occurs along the coasts of Japan (southern Japan, the Ryukyu Islands, etc.); collecting in Japan is subject to each prefecture's fisheries adjustment regulations. Never release aquarium animals into the sea.

Sources: Species+ (CITES) / Ministry of the Environment: List of Designated Invasive Alien Species / FishBase

Regulations may change. Always verify the latest information with the relevant authorities.