Aiptasia-Eating Filefish

Aiptasia-Eating Filefish

Acreichthys tomentosus
✗ Not Compatible
Catalina Goby

Catalina Goby

Lythrypnus dalli

Can Aiptasia-Eating Filefish Live With Catalina Goby?

Aiptasia-Eating Filefish and Catalina Goby are NOT compatible tank mates.

Detailed Analysis

Temperature ✗ Not Compatible

No temperature overlap. Aiptasia-Eating Filefish needs 74–82°F, but Catalina Goby needs 59–71°F.

pH ✓ Compatible

Good pH overlap at 8.0–8.4.

Size ✓ Compatible

Compatible sizes (4" and 2.5").

Temperament ✓ Compatible

Both fish have compatible temperaments.

Swim Level ✓ Compatible

Swim level compatibility is fine.

Trait Conflict ✗ Not Compatible

Catalina Goby is a coldwater species and should not be kept with tropical fish like Aiptasia-Eating Filefish.

Tank Requirements

Minimum tank size for this combination: 35 gallons

ParameterAiptasia-Eating FilefishCatalina Goby
Temperature74–82°F59–71°F
pH8–8.48–8.4
Max Size4"2.5"
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swim LevelAllBottom
Min Tank30 gal10 gal

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