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Lythrypnus dalli

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Catalina Goby
Catalina Goby
Species Lythrypnus dalli
Family Gobiidae
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)

sg 1.020 - 1.025
pH 8.2 - 8.4
Temp. 294.261 K
21.111 °C
529.67 °R

297.039 K
23.889 °C
534.67 °R
70 -75 °F (21.1-23.9°C)

Water Hardness

8-12 °d

Stocking Ratio 1:1 M:F
Availability Uncommon
Diet

Carnivore
Live Foods
Other (See article)

Life Span

3-5 years

Habitat

Eastern Pacific

Contents

[edit] Alternative names

Catalina Goby, 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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[edit] Feeding regime

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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