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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 |
| Water Hardness |
8-12 °d |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
3-5 years |
| Habitat | |
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
- More detail on diet...
[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.

