Catalina goby

[Megatrev62]

LFS has two and very very small at about 1/2 inch. Caught my attention because the color was spectacular, red with blue srtiping. Owner said they were available at a decent price so he picked up a couple. Does anyone have one and what are these fish all about? They'd definitely be lost in my tank.lol Thanks

 

[pktech]

You might know but if not, they're a cold water fish. They are adorable - Please post pics if you get it

 

[reefgoddess808]

You might know but if not, they're a cold water fish. They are adorable - Please post pics if you get it

+1 They should be in a tank temp of about 70*. From what Ive read, cause I wanted one too, 72* is the max for these guys.

 

[Megatrev62]

Thanks. He never mentioned it was a cold water fish.lol

 

[Bongo Shrimp]

Catalina gobies actually need to kept at a max of about 66F. Any higher and they will be very susceptible to bacterial infections and other complications. It's like if you kept your house at 95F all the time. They are from the California coast which is quite cold.

 

[reefgoddess808]

Ah see, learn something everyday! 66* is much colder than 72* or 70* for that matter. I know margarita snails are cold water as well so I have never gotten them. However this does make me want to have a cold water tank one day. Wonder how difficult a chiller is to operate.