{"title":"BlackFriday25","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"blue-mandarin-pair","title":"Mandarin Fish Pair","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #d7624b;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore information about our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.thebiotagroup.com\/pages\/faqs\" style=\"color: #d7624b;\"\u003e7 Day Livestock Guarantee\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #d7624b;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease follow our specific \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.thebiotagroup.com\/pages\/acclimation-guide\" style=\"color: #d7624b;\"\u003eacclimation guide\u003c\/a\u003e when your fish arrive. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBiota’s captive bred Mandarin Dragonets readily feed on prepared foods, making them an easier to keep and ethical alternative to difficult wild caught mandarins! Please read the full page and linked articles for important care information.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSynchiropus splendidus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- This listing is for one male and one female captive bred mandarin. Mandarin Dragonets are inarguably one of the most beautiful species on earth, which makes them very popular aquarium fish. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOLORATION \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll of our mandarins have a mix of blue-green and red coloration on the body and deep blue accents on the fins. The coloration may appear different in varying lighting spectrums.  These photos show what all of our mandarins typically look like.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnfortunately, the natural diet of wild caught mandarins is live food, which can be tedious and costly for many new hobbyists to provide, especially in immature or small tanks. Even if provided the best captive conditions, wild caught mandarins often succumb to wounds inflicted by spear guns or toxic cyanide used during the wild collection process. An overwhelming number of wild caught Mandarin Dragonets die in captivity for these reasons.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.thebiotagroup.com\/blogs\/news\/how-to-feed-biota-captive-bred-mandarin-fish\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFEEDING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Biota captive bred Mandarins are sustainably and ethically raised on prepared commercial diets that are easily accessible and inexpensive to aquarium hobbyists. Biota Mandarins arrive to you already familiar with foods like Hikari frozen baby brine shrimp, Piscene Energetics frozen Calanus,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.thebiotagroup.com\/search?q=masstick\u0026amp;options%5Bprefix%5D=last\"\u003eEasy Reefs Masstick\u003c\/a\u003e, and tiny pellets such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.thebiotagroup.com\/products\/dki-marine-pellet-0-8-mm\"\u003e0.6mm Easy Reefs DKI pellets\u003c\/a\u003e, TDO B2 pellet, and PE Hatchery pellet 400 μm. We've had so many happy customers report that after acclimation, their Biota captive bred Mandarins will eat just about any small, meaty food that lands in front of them and is small enough to fit in their tiny mouths. Young mandarins should be fed 3 - 4+ x a day while they're still growing. Read more about feeding:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMORE IMPORTANT\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.thebiotagroup.com\/blogs\/news\/how-to-feed-biota-captive-bred-mandarin-fish\"\u003eFEEDING\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eINFORMATION: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.thebiotagroup.com\/blogs\/news\/how-to-feed-biota-captive-bred-mandarin-fish\"\u003ehttps:\/\/shop.thebiotagroup.com\/blogs\/news\/how-to-feed-biota-captive-bred-mandarin-fish\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVideo of 5 different Biota captive bred Mandarin fish eating pellets (submitted by Bob's Tropical Fish): \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/shorts\/iYgJMlteSQ8\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/shorts\/iYgJMlteSQ8\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMandarins are small, peaceful, and completely reef safe. Mandarins employ a toxic, unpalatable mucous coat to help them stave off predatory fish and parasites. The ideal minimum tank size is 30 gallons or more. They can be kept in male\/female pairs in larger tanks, as they may fight with conspecifics and similar species. As these fish are small on arrival, \u003cstrong\u003ew\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ee strongly recommend introducing these new fish with an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.thebiotagroup.com\/products\/custom-biota-acclimation-box-pnwcustom\"\u003eacclimation box\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.thebiotagroup.com\/products\/tanklimate-acclimation-box-eshopps\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e designed for tiny fish during the 7 day acclimation period.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease be sure to acclimate your mandarin on arrival even if they appear to not be moving. It's common for this species to enter a near-dormant state in the darkness of the shipping box.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003esmall - approximately 3\/4\" [about the size of a dime's circumference] please allow for slight variations in size. Captive bred mandarins tend to be smaller at sale size, but this does not affect their survival in proper environments. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can show your support for aquaculture by adding cool \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.thebiotagroup.com\/collections\/merch\"\u003eBiota T-shirts, stickers, phone cases, and other merch\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to your order today!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Biota Palau","offers":[{"title":"Small 3\/4\"","offer_id":46802635227372,"sku":"Synchiropus splendidus(Mandarin pair)-R-1","price":177.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium 1\"","offer_id":46802635260140,"sku":"Synchiropus splendidus(Mandarin pair)-R-2","price":246.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4495\/6567\/files\/Pair3_afc31b7f-17f3-4060-8da7-dbd2ced3f672.jpg?v=1787763909"},{"product_id":"royal-gramm","title":"Royal Gramma Basslet","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" width=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/dl.airtable.com\/.attachments\/82aaeb67fb106a1b426a42d8202ba9fb\/822323b0\/Reef-Compatible.jpg\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGramma loreto \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e- The Royal Gramma Basslet is undisputedly one of the most perfect reef tank citizens. These fish are extremely popular because they're not only gorgeous with their bright complementary colors, but they're hardy, robust, and easy even for beginners to keep and feed. Unlike many other small fish, they're not as timid after the acclimation period and tend to spend time in the water column entertaining their humans. They are peaceful toward even the most timid fish like seahorses. They're completely reef safe with all inverts and corals (except maybe hitchhiking amphipods that grow in most tanks).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis species does well in nano tanks, but they're gregarious enough for large tanks. The ideal tank size is 30+ gallons. They can be kept singly or in small groups if added at the same time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eRoyal Gramma Basslets are not picky when it comes to feeding and will take most aquarium foods. These captive bred fish are currently feeding on C1, PE pellet, and Hikari Mysis Shrimp. We recommend a varied diet of frozen meaty foods and Easy Reefs \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.thebiotagroup.com\/search?q=DKI\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDKI pellets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.thebiotagroup.com\/search?q=masstick\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMasstick\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eRoyal Gramma Basslets are so popular and compatible with most hobbyist's tanks, it's safe to say that most reef aquariums house one. It's our dream that one day all Royal Gramma Basslets (and all aquarium fish) in captivity will be captive bred. By purchasing a Biota Royal Gramma Basslet, you can help us reach our goal of a more sustainable and ethical aquarium hobby.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eRoyal Gramma are shipped inside a mesh tube. Please do not remove the fish from the tube; allow the fish to come out of the tube on its own. It's best to add the tube with the fish inside to the tank. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe recommend introducing new fish with an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.thebiotagroup.com\/products\/tanklimate-acclimation-box-eshopps\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/shop.thebiotagroup.com\/products\/tanklimate-acclimation-box-eshopps\"\u003eacclimation box\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall: ~ 1\"+ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedium: ~ 1.5\"+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIf you are someone who loves collecting rarities, check out the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.thebiotagroup.com\/search?q=Golden+Cuban\"\u003eGolden Cuban Basslets\u003c\/a\u003e - close cousins of the Royal Gramma Basslet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"6rse9-0-0\" data-editor=\"25mbe\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Biota NC","offers":[{"title":"Md","offer_id":43153814192364,"sku":"Gramma loreto (Royal Gramma) -R","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Sm","offer_id":43153814225132,"sku":"Gramma loreto (Royal Gramma) -R","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4495\/6567\/products\/Royal-Gramma-2_1b049999-d777-4915-baf4-4d3c8e36480c.jpg?v=1611370991"},{"product_id":"blue-mandarin","title":"Mandarin Fish","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #d7624b;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore information about our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.thebiotagroup.com\/pages\/faqs\"\u003e7 Day Livestock Guarantee\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #d7624b;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease follow our specific \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.thebiotagroup.com\/pages\/acclimation-guide\" style=\"color: #d7624b;\"\u003eacclimation guide\u003c\/a\u003e when your fish arrive. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBiota’s captive bred Mandarin Dragonets do NOT require live foods. Ours readily feed on pellet and frozen foods, making them an easier to keep and ethical alternative to difficult wild caught Mandarins! Please read the full\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epage\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand linked articles for important care information.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSynchiropus splendidus\u003c\/em\u003e - Mandarin Dragonets are inarguably one of the most beautiful species on earth, which makes them very popular aquarium fish. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOLORATION \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll of our mandarins have a mix of blue-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egreen and red coloration on the body and deep blue accents on the fins. The coloration may appear different in varying lighting spectrums.  These photos show what all of our mandarins typically look like.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnfortunately, the natural diet of wild caught mandarins is live food, which can be tedious and costly for many new hobbyists to provide, especially in immature or small tanks. Even if provided the best captive conditions, wild caught mandarins often succumb to wounds inflicted by spear guns or toxic cyanide used during the wild collection process. An overwhelming number of wild caught Mandarin Dragonets die in captivity for these reasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.thebiotagroup.com\/blogs\/news\/how-to-feed-biota-captive-bred-mandarin-fish\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFEEDING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Biota captive bred Mandarins are sustainably and ethically raised on prepared commercial diets that are easily accessible and inexpensive to aquarium hobbyists. Biota Mandarins arrive to you already familiar with foods like tiny pellets such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.thebiotagroup.com\/products\/dki-marine-pellet-0-8-mm\"\u003eDKI 0.6mm pellets\u003c\/a\u003e, TDO B2 pellet, and PE Hatchery pellet 400 μm, Hikari frozen baby brine shrimp, Piscine Energetics frozen Calanus, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.thebiotagroup.com\/search?q=masstick\u0026amp;options%5Bprefix%5D=last\"\u003eEasy Reefs Masstick\u003c\/a\u003e. We've had so many happy customers report that after acclimation, their Biota captive bred Mandarins will eat just about any small, meaty food that lands in front of them and is small enough to fit in their tiny mouths. \u003cspan\u003eYoung mandarins should be fed 3 - 4+ x a day while they're still growing. Read more about feeding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.thebiotagroup.com\/blogs\/news\/how-to-feed-biota-captive-bred-mandarin-fish\"\u003eANSWER ALL YOUR FEEDING QUESTIONS HERE\u003c\/a\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.thebiotagroup.com\/blogs\/news\/how-to-feed-biota-captive-bred-mandarin-fish\"\u003ehttps:\/\/shop.thebiotagroup.com\/blogs\/news\/how-to-feed-biota-captive-bred-mandarin-fish\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVideo of 5 different Biota captive bred Mandarin fish eating pellets (submitted by Bob's Tropical Fish): \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/shorts\/iYgJMlteSQ8\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/shorts\/iYgJMlteSQ8\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMandarins are small, peaceful, and completely reef safe. Mandarins employ a toxic, unpalatable mucous coat to help them stave off predatory fish and parasites. The ideal minimum tank size is 30 gallons or more. They can be kept in male\/female pairs in larger tanks, as they may fight with conspecifics and similar species. \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe strongly recommend introducing these new fish with an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.thebiotagroup.com\/products\/custom-biota-acclimation-box-pnwcustom\"\u003eacclimation box\u003c\/a\u003e designed for tiny fish during the 7 day acclimation period. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eMandarins are territorial. If introducing a new mandarin to a single, established mandarin, put one in the acclimation box so they can get to know each other in safety. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease be sure to acclimate your mandarin on arrival even if they appear to not be moving. It's common for this species to enter a near-dormant state in the darkness of the shipping box.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003esmall - approximately 3\/4\" [about the length of a dime's diameter] please allow for slight variations in size. Captive bred mandarins tend to be smaller at sale size, but this does not affect their survival in proper environments. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMandarin fish can be cryptic, especially on arrival. This is why we recommend an acclimation box to keep an eye on your mandarin when they first arrive. Some customers note that when adding juveniles directly to a large aquarium, they may hide until they're comfortable in their new territory, then appear much larger at a later time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can show your support for aquaculture by adding cool \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.thebiotagroup.com\/collections\/merch\"\u003eBiota T-shirts, stickers, phone cases, and other merch\u003c\/a\u003e to your order today!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"1lj82-0-0\" data-editor=\"ehbkh\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"1lj82-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"1lj82-0-0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"2hk41-0-0\" data-editor=\"ehbkh\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Biota Palau","offers":[{"title":"Small ~3\/4\" \/ Male","offer_id":42951188087020,"sku":"Synchiropus splendidus(mandarin male)-R","price":93.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small ~3\/4\" \/ Female","offer_id":42951188054252,"sku":"Synchiropus splendidus(Mandarin female)-R","price":84.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small ~3\/4\" \/ Unsexed","offer_id":46744268833004,"sku":null,"price":84.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium ~1\" \/ Male","offer_id":46742745579756,"sku":null,"price":123.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium ~1\" \/ Female","offer_id":46742745546988,"sku":null,"price":123.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium ~1\" \/ Unsexed","offer_id":46744268865772,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4495\/6567\/files\/mandarin_male.jpg?v=1729181291"},{"product_id":"yellow-watchman-goby-grey-morph","title":"Yellow Watchman Goby- Grey Morph","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCryptocentrus cinctus\u003c\/em\u003e - The captive bred Yellow Watchman Goby is a beautiful goby that naturally varies in color. Both in the wild and in captivity, this species can be mustard, pale with olive-grey bands, or bright yellow, all with iridescent blue dots. Feeding a diet heavy in astaxanthin and \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ecarotenoids can help them to retain their bright coloration. Gobies on lighter colored substrates also tend to be brighter over time. Hobbyists often witness their gobies changing color in their tanks. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWatchman Gobies are well-behaved reef inhabitants that will not pick at coral, sessile invertebrates, or other species of fish. Avoid keeping it with aggressive species or animals that are large enough to eat small fish. Like other gobies, these can easily jump out of an aquarium when chased or frightened, so a tight fitting lid is required. With a max size of 4\" they require an aquarium of at least 30 gallons. Though they are peaceful fish, they will use their large mouths to display or push other fish away from their burrows. They are territorial toward other shrimp gobies, so be sure to give each goby adequate room for territory if you're keeping more than one shrimp goby. We recommend introducing new fish with an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.thebiotagroup.com\/products\/tanklimate-acclimation-box-eshopps\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eacclimation box\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOur captive bred Watchman Gobies are feeding on Easy Reefs DKI pellets, Hikari frozen mysis, and Hikari frozen Calanus. These gobies are carnivores, and we recommend a varied diet of small meaty foods and pellet. While the gobies are still growing, feed at least 3 - 4x a day. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShrimp Symbiont \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWatchman Gobies get their name from their symbiotic relationship with certain species of pistol shrimps. Unfortunately at this time, the pistol shrimp are not aquacultured. The Gobies do not require a symbiotic shrimp for survival in the home aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe symbiotic relationships these gobies form with their shrimps is fascinating. The shrimp builds and maintains the burrow where shrimp and goby live. In turn, the goby provides protection and food for the shrimp. When the two are together, you'll notice the shrimp always has an antenna touching the goby, as this is how the two communicate. When danger approaches, the goby will signal to the shrimp that it must retreat into the burrow immediately, and the goby follows quickly after. This allows the shrimp, which has poor eyesight, to work on the burrow without having to worry about also watching for predators. In the wild, it's common to find a pair of gobies and a pair of shrimp inhabiting one burrow together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThere are a handful of species in the aquarium trade that naturally pair with Watchman Gobies, though only a few are commonly available. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Yellow Watchman Goby will pair with \u003cem\u003eAlpheus bellulus,\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eAlpheus randalli\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eAlpheus ochrostiratus,\u003c\/em\u003e or\u003cem\u003e Alpheus djiboutensis. \u003c\/em\u003eThe shrimp relies on chemical cues to find and pair with a goby. Keep in mind, most species of \u003cem\u003eAlpheus\u003c\/em\u003e are not goby symbionts; some form relationships with invertebrates like anemones, sponges, or corals, and others are free-living. 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