Catalina Goby

Catalina Goby

Lythrypnus dalli

Also known as: Blue-Banded Goby

🧂 Saltwater ✌️ Peaceful 🔴 Advanced 🥩 Carnivore Reef Safe

A gorgeous bright red goby with electric blue vertical stripes. Native to the cold waters off California's Channel Islands. Extremely beautiful but requires subtropical temperatures.

Tank Size

10 gal
minimum (20+ preferred)

Temperature

59–71°F
15–22°C

pH Range

8–8.4
water acidity

Max Size

2.5"
6.3 cm

Lifespan

1-2 years
typical in captivity

Swim Level

Bottom
preferred zone

Care Notes

Requires a chiller to maintain water temps of 59-71F. Will not survive in a standard tropical reef tank. Short-lived even under ideal conditions. Best kept in a species or coldwater tank.

Feeding

Frozen mysis, brine shrimp, and copepods. Feed small amounts frequently.

Compatible Tank Mates

None identified.

Use Caution With

None identified.

Incompatible With

Ocellaris Clownfish 3" True Percula Clownfish 3" Maroon Clownfish 6" Blue Green Chromis 3" Yellowtail Damselfish 2.5" Blue Devil Damselfish 3" Blue Tang 12" Yellow Tang 8" Kole Tang 7" Powder Blue Tang 9" Clarkii Clownfish 5" Tomato Clownfish 5"

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