Randall's shrimpgoby size: how big does it get?

Adults reach about 9 cm. The largest on record measured 12 cm (standard length). Record sizes among the 6 Amblyeleotris species on LumaReef: 10 cm (Gorgeous Shrimpgoby) to 14 cm (Nakedhead Shrimpgoby).

Randall's shrimpgoby tank size: what is the minimum?

A tank at least 75 cm long. In LumaReef that is the Standard tank or larger.

Randall's shrimpgoby water parameters: what does it need?

Temperature 23–27 °C, pH 7.8–8.5. Close to what most Gobiidae on LumaReef need (22–27 °C).

Randall's shrimpgoby tank mates: what can it live with?

It gets along with 89 of the 99 reef species in the catalogue, such as Pink skunk clownfish, Rusty angelfish, and Flame wrasse.

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Randall's shrimpgoby

Amblyeleotris randalli

Propped on the sand, it raises its spotted dorsal fan like a flag.

The Randall's shrimpgoby (Amblyeleotris randalli) is a tropical marine fish of the family Gobiidae. It lives on and around reefs. Adults grow to about 9 cm; the largest on record measured 12 cm (standard length). In the aquarium it needs a tank at least 75 cm long and water at 23–27 °C.

Size: 9 cm
Smallest tank: 75 cm
Temperature: 23–27 °C
Care: Easy

In the aquarium

Temperature23–27 °C

pH7.8–8.5

Temperament: Peaceful
Diet: Carnivore
Activity: Calm
Water layer: Bottom
Group: Lives on its own
Coral: Reef safe

These values are compiled from real species data, and the LumaReef simulation is built to keep them true to life.

Which tank it fits

Nano60 cm · 65 litresToo small
Standard90 cm · 180 litres20 of them
Wide120 cm · 300 litres33 of them
Living room180 cm · 650 litres72 of them
Showcase250 cm · 1,200 litres133 of them
Gallery300 cm · 1,440 litres160 of them

Who it lives with

Gets along89 species

and 65 more species

Caution1 species

Narrow shared temperature range

Lined seahorse

Not together9 species

Aggressive with peaceful

In the wild

Water type: Marine
Climate zone: Tropical
Habitat: Coral and rocky reefs
Largest on record: 12 cmstandard length, tail fin excluded
Aquarium trade: Traded commercially

Conservation status

Classification

OrderGobiiformes
FamilyGobiidae
GenusAmblyeleotris
SpeciesAmblyeleotris randalli

In other languages

English: Sailfin Shrimpgoby
German: Randalls Partnergrundel
Japanese: ニチリンダテハゼ
Chinese: 倫氏鈍塘鱧

Quick answers

Randall's shrimpgoby size: how big does it get?: Adults reach about 9 cm. The largest on record measured 12 cm (standard length). Record sizes among the 6 Amblyeleotris species on LumaReef: 10 cm (Gorgeous Shrimpgoby) to 14 cm (Nakedhead Shrimpgoby).
Randall's shrimpgoby tank size: what is the minimum?: A tank at least 75 cm long. In LumaReef that is the Standard tank or larger.
Randall's shrimpgoby water parameters: what does it need?: Temperature 23–27 °C, pH 7.8–8.5. Close to what most Gobiidae on LumaReef need (22–27 °C).
Randall's shrimpgoby tank mates: what can it live with?: It gets along with 89 of the 99 reef species in the catalogue, such as Pink skunk clownfish, Rusty angelfish, and Flame wrasse.
Randall's shrimpgoby: alone or in a group?: It can be kept on its own.
Randall's shrimpgoby and corals: is it reef safe?: Yes, it leaves corals alone.