Catalina Goby (Lythrypnus dalli)
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Catalina Goby
Lythrypnus dalli
38 Litres (10 US G.)
2.5-5.1cm (1-2 ")
8.2 - 8.4
15.6-22.2°C (60 -72 °F)
8-12 °d
1:1 M:F
3-5 years
Family
Gobiidae
This animal is available captive bred
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Additional names
- Catalina Goby, Blue-Banded Goby
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.
= Environment specifics
- Prefers cooler waters and will perish sooner than usual if kept at warmer tropical temperatures. Needs rocky places to hide.
Identification
- A highly attractive little goby. Has a typical goby body shape with bright red-orange base color with several brilliant vertical blue bands running from its head and right down its body.
Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors: Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination)