Catalina Gobys

[Fish Finder]

I am thinking of getting some Catalina Gobys (Lythrypnus dalli) in about a week. The prob is i am not sure how many would make a nice school. I know they are a very small fish and they will be going into a 75G that is kepted at 68F. How many would you suggest? They are also known to breed in captivity and that is deff something i wouldn't mind giving a try. Also dose anyone here currently have these? Here is a pic in case you don't know what they look like.

Info on them:
Minimum Tank Size: 10 gallons Care Level: Moderate Temperament: Peaceful Reef Compatible: Yes Water Conditions: dKH 8-12, 68-75? F, sg 1.020-1.025, pH 8.1-8.4 Max. Size: 2" Color Form: Blue, Orange, Red Diet: Carnivore Origin: USA Family: Gobiidae

 

[D1J8Z]

get 1 million of them

wouldnt your anthias that u want eat them

 

[Fish Finder]

He's going to be 2-3" and also anthias arn't known to eat fish.

 

[DrCooper]

Very cool fish, cant wait to see some pics!

 

[jejton]

Just curious what kind of tank it is that you keep at 68.

 

[DrCooper]

A very cold one!:tongue1:

 

[Bob 1000]

Will they survive in a regular reef 77 to 80 degrees??? I have 4 neon gobies and love the way they clean the fish and then disappear into the rocks..

 

[Fish Finder]

Just curious what kind of tank it is that you keep at 68.

A very interesting one

 

[Fish Finder]

Will they survive in a regular reef 77 to 80 degrees??? I have 4 neon gobies and love the way they clean the fish and then disappear into the rocks..

Recommended temps for these fish is 68-75? F

 

[Pedro Nuno Ferreira]

Hi
Here is some more information about Lythrypnus dalli (Catalina Gobys) and some more and some more recommending a 30 gallon tank to hold several of them

These are temperate or cold water fishes which do not thrive well in warmer reef waters.

Cheers
Pedro Nuno ;-)

 

[Domboski]

Someone has been pressuring me to get them too Justin :wink1: Maybe I'll place an order with you. :scratch:

 

[Fish Finder]

Someone has been pressuring me to get them too Justin :wink1: Maybe I'll place an order with you. :scratch:

NICEEEE im thinking 6-8 for my tank. Now we gotta find a place that sell's them at a good price. I wonder if any of the vendors here get them.

 

[Timbo]

Everything I have read on these fish say cold water not tropical. I know Domboski has the tank to do this but do you?

 

[Fish Finder]

Everything I have read on these fish say cold water not tropical. I know Domboski has the tank to do this but do you?

Yep in my opening i stated my tank was 68F. Dom's not the only one that's on the chilly side lol

 

[Timbo]

Sorry, I missed that. I always wanted a pair of these. Good luck and I can't wait to see some picks.

 

[Bob 1000]

Maybe I could keep them in my toilet if I add salt every flush,,,lol..

 

[Awibrandy]

Pretty little fish! Wish you guys all the best with finding and keeping them..
Justin I thought you are an Importer?????

 

[Fish Finder]

Sorry, I missed that. I always wanted a pair of these. Good luck and I can't wait to see some picks.

Here is the start of it so far. I will be adding new pic's tonight

http://www.manhattanreefs.com/forum/tank-threads/54916-well-here-i-go-again.html

 

[Fish Finder]

Maybe I could keep them in my toilet if I add salt every flush,,,lol..

lol lol good one lol

 

[Fish Finder]

Pretty little fish! Wish you guys all the best with finding and keeping them..
Justin I thought you are an Importer?????

I used to be a Importer and still do it from time to time upon friends request or im looking for something very rare but it's been a while since ive done anything in that nature. I have never been able to find these. If i look harder i prob can but right now im feeling lazy lol.