Description
Catalina Goby (Lythrypnus dalli)
Overview:
The Catalina Goby is a small, peaceful marine goby known for its vibrant orange body and subtle blue accents. Active and visually striking, it is ideal for reef and nano aquariums, bringing both color and charm to the tank.
Origin:
Native to the Eastern Pacific, including the coast of California and Baja California, typically inhabiting rocky reefs and sandy substrates.
Feeding:
Carnivorous. Feeds on small crustaceans, copepods, and other microfauna. In captivity, accepts finely chopped seafood, mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, and high-quality flake or pellet foods.
Tank Mates:
Peaceful and reef-safe. Compatible with small, non-aggressive fish and invertebrates. Avoid large, aggressive species that may outcompete or stress it.
Aggression:
Non-aggressive and shy; may retreat into crevices when threatened.
Experience Level:
Beginner to intermediate. Hardy and adaptable, suitable for established tanks with plenty of hiding places and stable water parameters.
Water Parameters:
- Temperature: 72–78°F (22–25.5°C)
- pH: 8.1–8.4
- Salinity: 1.023–1.025
- dKH: 8–12
DX courier delivery is £20 per livestock order.
Delivery is scheduled for your selected delivery date and typically arrives before 1pm.
There is no minimum or maximum order value.
Additional information:
- In-stock livestock orders will be processed and dispatched for delivery on the date selected on the cart/basket page.
- Available delivery days are Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
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- Shipping for dry goods is charged separately from livestock delivery. Dry goods are dispatched according to our standard delivery policy.
- All livestock remains covered by our 7-day guarantee.