{"product_id":"leopard-goby-amblyeleotris-diagonalis","title":"Leopard Goby (Amblyeleotris diagonalis)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Leopard Goby, also known as the Diagonal Shrimp Goby or Diagonal Bar Prawn Goby, is a beautifully marked, personality-packed little fish that brings both visual interest and genuine behavioural fascination to reef aquariums. This species is elongated in shape, adorned with bold diagonal brown bars, and its fins are speckled in brown and blue, creating an intricate pattern that lives up to its common name. What makes this fish truly special in the aquarium is its symbiotic relationship with pistol shrimp, one of the most captivating partnerships in the reef keeping hobby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy we love it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStunning diagonal banding and speckled fins, endlessly interesting up close\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne of the most rewarding fish to watch, especially when paired with a pistol shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe goby keeps watch while the shrimp digs and maintains their shared burrow, a fascinating association to observe in an aquarium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeaceful, reef safe, and beginner friendly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact size makes it suitable for a wide range of system sizes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuggested parameters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperature: 24 to 27°C (75 to 80°F)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSalinity: 1.025 to 1.026 SG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epH: 8.1 to 8.4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlkalinity: 8 to 10 dKH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalcium: 400 to 450 ppm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagnesium: 1250 to 1400 ppm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNitrate: 5 to 20 ppm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhosphate: 0.03 to 0.12 ppm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModerate water flow to maintain water quality without disturbing its benthic lifestyle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and temperament\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDifficulty: Easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperament: Peaceful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReef safe: Yes, fully compatible with corals and ornamental invertebrates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum tank size: 30 gallons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest maintained in well-established reef or fish-only aquariums with wide-open, coarse-grained (2 to 4 mm) deep sandy areas along with some small rubble for burrow building\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA tight-fitting lid is essential; this species is a confirmed jumper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDiet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTarget feeding is necessary when there is not enough naturally occurring live food in the aquarium; the diet should consist of finely chopped fresh or frozen meaty foods including krill, marine fish flesh, mysis shrimp, shrimp, scallops, squid, and clams, with some algae-containing foods included as well\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrozen mysis shrimp (staple)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinely chopped frozen meaty foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuality carnivore pellets once trained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf reluctant to feed initially, live adult fortified brine shrimp and blackworms can be used to entice feeding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeed twice daily; target feeding near the burrow entrance is most effective\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility and tankmates\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent with clownfish, dartfish, small wrasses, other peaceful reef gobies, and most reef community fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShould not be housed with aggressive or fin-nipping fish such as groupers, dottybacks, triggerfish, or angelfish, as this is a shy species that prefers to live in and near its burrow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther animals that dig in the sand, such as wrasses, can stress this species if the aquarium is not spacious enough\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep singly or as a mated pair; if keeping a pair, introduce both individuals simultaneously\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly recommended to pair with an Alpheus pistol shrimp for the full symbiotic experience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHealth and acclimation notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Leopard Goby is a hardy, adaptable species that settles in well once it has claimed a suitable burrow site with stable, peaceful surroundings. Ensure the sandbed is deep enough and coarse enough to allow natural burrowing behaviour, and keep flow moderate near the substrate so the burrow is not constantly disrupted. New arrivals may be shy for the first few days while establishing a territory; target feeding near the burrow entrance helps build confidence and feeding response quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat you are buying\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou will receive: 1 Leopard Goby (Amblyeleotris diagonalis)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour patterning and bar intensity can vary slightly between individuals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlow acclimation is recommended. A tight-fitting lid is essential, as this species will jump.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little Shop of Coral","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53575182057745,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/5196\/6737\/files\/AMBLYELEOTRISDIAGONALISLEOPARDGOBY.png?v=1779224832","url":"https:\/\/littleshopofcoral.ca\/products\/leopard-goby-amblyeleotris-diagonalis","provider":"Little Shop of Coral","version":"1.0","type":"link"}