Lotilia klausewitzi – Rarity / Partner Goby

marine aquaristics. Its slender, subtly patterned body is perfectly adapted to life in sand and cave areas. Particularly interesting is its close symbiosis with pistol shrimp, with which it shares an underground dwelling system.

Origin: Indo-Pacific
Max size: approx. 4–6 cm
Aquarium: from approx. 80–100 liters
Temperature: 24–28 °C
Diet: Frozen food (Artemia, Mysis), fine live/frozen plankton
Care: Moderate (due to availability & acclimation)

The Klausewitz's shrimp-goby is very shy and requires a calm, sandy aquarium with stable water parameters. In combination with a pistol shrimp, it displays its most natural behavior and is an exciting, rare observation fish for experienced reef aquarists.