Where to buy Catalina Goby
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About Catalina Goby
A tiny, bright red to orange goby with a somewhat elongated body, pale belly, and characteristic bulbous head. Males display distinctive eyebrow-like markings and can be darker than females.
Key facts
- Family
- Gobiidae
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
- Diet
- planktivore
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin rot, Swim bladder disorder, Bacterial infections, Parasitic infestations, Temperature stress
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 10 gallon tank • Maintain temperature 72–78°F and salinity 1.023–1.025 • Peaceful and suitable for reef tanks; provide caves or PVC shelter for security • Feed small prey twice daily: copepods, amphipods, mysis shrimp, and small prepared foods • Hardy once established; sensitive to water quality swings and predation by larger fish
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Appearance
- A tiny, bright red to orange goby with a somewhat elongated body, pale belly, and characteristic bulbous head. Males display distinctive eyebrow-like markings and can be darker than females.
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires colder water temperatures than typical tropical reef tanks. Best suited for intermediate aquarists with appropriate setup.
- Aka
- Blue-banded Goby, Catalina Blue-banded Goby
- Temperament
- Semi Aggressive
- Min tank size
- 10 gallons
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