Catalina Goby Compatibility

LMThomson · 03/04/2010, 05:12 PM

Hello,

I am new to this forum, used to be into acquaria in a big way but have been away from it for years.

I thought my next project might be a temperate/cool water tank so I have decided to build my system around Gulf of California species with Catalina Gobies (Lythrypnus dalli) as the centerpiece.

I have the advantage of starting my collection from scratch so can purpose-select species that are best-suited to a cool water tank.

Given that Catalinas need a cool environment (55~65 Deg. F), my question is: What other species (fish and inverts) are suited to that temperature range?

I would really appreciate input from anyone who has had success with these beautiful little fish.

Kind regards,

LM Thomson

Chiefsurfer · 03/04/2010, 05:38 PM

Apparently Turbo snails are cool-water, but I am not sure HOW cool.

Octoshark · 03/04/2010, 05:57 PM

Since the catalina goby is going to be your centerpiece then I am assuming its a pretty small tank? How big is it? That will also help with tankmate recommendations.

LMThomson · 03/05/2010, 07:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Octoshark

Since the catalina goby is going to be your centerpiece then I am assuming its a pretty small tank? How big is it? That will also help with tankmate recommendations.

A very good question!

Actually, I am planning on a 150 to 200 gal. setup so hope to have as many catalinas as that volume will permit. What do you think?

Cheers,

LM Thomson

03/04/2010, 05:12 PM	#1
LMThomson Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 2	Catalina Goby Compatibility Hello, I am new to this forum, used to be into acquaria in a big way but have been away from it for years. I thought my next project might be a temperate/cool water tank so I have decided to build my system around Gulf of California species with Catalina Gobies (Lythrypnus dalli) as the centerpiece. I have the advantage of starting my collection from scratch so can purpose-select species that are best-suited to a cool water tank. Given that Catalinas need a cool environment (55~65 Deg. F), my question is: What other species (fish and inverts) are suited to that temperature range? I would really appreciate input from anyone who has had success with these beautiful little fish. Kind regards, LM Thomson

03/04/2010, 05:38 PM	#2
Chiefsurfer Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Seaside Park, NJ Posts: 2,138	Apparently Turbo snails are cool-water, but I am not sure HOW cool. __________________ Chief Current Tank: 20 Gallon tall, 4-bulb t5 HO, Eshopps psk75H, ac-70 fuge. So far, green clown goby, striped goby, more gorillas than I wish I had, 5 SPS frags, 3 LPS Frags, 1 Softee, Turkey Wing Clam. Plan for the future: 120 gallon 4ft glass tank. Current Tank Info: 20 gallon tall Reef Tank

03/04/2010, 05:57 PM	#3
Octoshark Marine Biology Student Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: California Posts: 1,366	Since the catalina goby is going to be your centerpiece then I am assuming its a pretty small tank? How big is it? That will also help with tankmate recommendations. __________________ "Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal."