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SALT WATER
- Vertebrate - Gobies
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Catalina Goby Lythrypnus dalli
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Catalina Goby (Lythrypnus dalli)
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| Aliases: Bluebanded Goby |
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Family: Gobiidae
Maximum Size: 1.9 inches
Temperament: Passive
Stamina: Moderately Hardy
Activity: Day / Diurnal
Tank Area Preference:
Lower Tank Area
Captive Breeding: Good
Sexual Differences: Male has a large Eye Spot on the Dorsal Fin
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This vivid little goby comes from the Catalina Island off of Southern California Coast. Being that the waters there are cooler than some more tropical areas, this one prefers lower temps in the 68-76 range to be happy and healthy. It can cope in warmer tanks, but the success rate decresses. Aside from that, a group of these can really make a terrific display in your reef tank. |
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The Catalina Goby (Lythrypnus dalli) is sometimes called a Bluebanded Goby. It belongs to the family named Gobiidae. Typically reaching a max size of about 1.9 inches in length, the Catalina Goby is passive in nature and moderately hardy in stamina. It's more active during the daytime and less at night, and will hang out or do best in the lower tank area. According to FishDB current data, captive breeding success is good. External sexual differences are limited to the fact that male has a large eye spot on the dorsal fin. Lythrypnus dalli should not be housed in a tank less than 10 gallons in size. Tank parameters should be maintained with ph level between 8.1 - 8.3, temperature between 68 - 76 degrees fahrenheit, and a salinity between 1.020 - 1.024. Some of the environmental concerns that you should strive to replicate in your home aquaria to promote succesful acclimation include plenty of hiding places.
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salt water
Vertebrates
