| Catalina gobies are brilliant orange and blue colored
fish found of the American west coast or the eastern pacific. These
fish can be found in and around the dense kelp forests off the
California coast. Catalina gobies can be collected from their natural
habitat by divers and snorkelers since they can easily be adapted to
aquarium life.
Aquarium Environment - These fish require aquariums of 10 gallons or more being suitable for
nano reefs. It is essential that they are kept in aquariums that are
kept at coldwater temperatures such as 60˚–70˚Fahrenheit. Gobies kept
in tropical aquariums will live a greatly shortened life span and could
possibly die due to stress. These are quite hardy in captivity if in
the required aquarium. They can be fed small frozen meaty foods such as
mysis and brine shrimp. Live foods are recommended.
Other - In the wild catalina gobies are able to change sex if needed since they
posses reproductive tissues of both sexes. During breeding season males
will lure females to their caves where the female will lay her eggs
allowing the male to fertilize them. | |
Photo by Jamie Canepa
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Catalina
Goby (Lythrypnus dalli)
Catalina Goby Stats
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Minimum Tank Size:
10 gallons
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Care Level:
Moderate
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Temperament:
Peaceful
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Reef Compatible:
Yes
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Water Temperature: 60-70° F
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Max. Size:
2"
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Color Form:
Blue, Orange, Red
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Diet:
Carnivore
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Origin:
California,USA
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Family:
Gobiidae
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