Lythrypnus dalli

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Catalina Goby
Catalina Goby
Species	Lythrypnus dalli
Difficulty	Challenging
Min. Tank Size	75.708 liters 75,708.236 mL 20 US Gallons (75.7L)
Size	5.08 cm 1-2 " (2.5-5.1cm)
pH	8.2 - 8.4
Temp.	294.261 K 21.111 °C 529.67 °R 297.039 K 23.889 °C 534.67 °R70 -75 °F (21.1-23.9°C)
Water Hardness	8-12
Stocking Ratio	1:1 M:F
Availability	Uncommon
Diet	Carnivore Live Foods Other (See article)
Life Span	3-5 years

[edit] Alternative names

Blue-Banded Goby

[edit] Sexing

Unknown

[edit] Tank compatibility

Keep one Catalina Goby to a tank, they will not tolerate their own kind. As this is a small fish, best for invert rocky set ups with few other fish, any fish to be kept with the Catalina Goby should be peaceful and not occupy the same areas.

[edit] Diet

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How often to feed, etc.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Prefers cooler waters and will perish if kept at warmer tropical temperatures. Needs rocky places to hide.

[edit] Behaviour

Unknown

[edit] Identification

A highly attractive little Goby. Has a typical Goby body shape with bright red-orange base colour with several vertical brilliant blue bands running from it's head and right down it's body.

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[edit] External links

• Fishbase
• Marine Depot Live