Catalina Goby?

harleychic · 04/13/2007, 09:25 PM

Hi everyone,
New to RC, haven't seen any posts on Catalinas for nanos. What do you guys think about one for a 3g?

smithcreek · 04/13/2007, 10:49 PM

The only thing about the Catalina Goby is it requires a cooler water temp than most people keep their tanks at. Don't quote me, but I think around 70-72 is optimal for them.

Bri Guy · 04/14/2007, 01:57 AM

Heres the response I got...

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...readid=1039912

SoCalLifer · 04/14/2007, 01:49 PM

Catalina gobies are coldwater species. They are located off the coast of catalina. Catalina is an island close to Los Angeles. The water temperature in their natural habitat is 68 degrees. I have seen them kept in ranges of 66-73 degrees. They usually perch on rocks and dont move very much.

harleychic · 04/14/2007, 04:01 PM

thanks

Lpabsolute · 04/14/2007, 04:25 PM

I agree with the above....

ILoveLlamas · 04/14/2007, 08:13 PM

I live in LA and make trips to Catalina at least 10 times a year. We have them at our local cold water aquarium where I volunteer, and we keep that tank down at 60. I think that even the ones from Mexico should not be kept in a tropical tank really.

04/13/2007, 09:25 PM	#1
harleychic Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 359	Catalina Goby? Hi everyone, New to RC, haven't seen any posts on Catalinas for nanos. What do you guys think about one for a 3g?

04/14/2007, 01:57 AM	#3
Bri Guy Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Appleton, Wisconsin Posts: 2,996	Heres the response I got... http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...readid=1039912 __________________ For my birthday i got a humidifier and a de-humidifier... I put them in the same room and let them fight it out. (Steven Wright) Current Tank Info: 40BR w/ 250w 14K Phoenix + 192w PC, 10g fuge w/ 55w PC, 10g sump, Eheim 1250 return w/ SCWD, ASM Mini G skimmer, Gravity fed ATO, Kalk doser, 1/10 HP chiller, 1 Vortec + 3MJs, all on an AC Jr. - Born on date 8-06 Pics in gallery! + 55g FOWLR w/ macro

04/14/2007, 04:25 PM	#6
Lpabsolute Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,016	I agree with the above.... __________________ "Do not float above me when I'm drowning in the abyss......float away from me.........float away" Current Tank Info: 54g Corner Reef Tank......and......5.5g Nano Reef Tank......and......20g Long Reef Tank.......and......27g Cube

04/13/2007, 10:49 PM	#2
smithcreek Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 142	The only thing about the Catalina Goby is it requires a cooler water temp than most people keep their tanks at. Don't quote me, but I think around 70-72 is optimal for them.

04/14/2007, 01:49 PM	#4
SoCalLifer Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Gundo, So Cal Posts: 281	Catalina gobies are coldwater species. They are located off the coast of catalina. Catalina is an island close to Los Angeles. The water temperature in their natural habitat is 68 degrees. I have seen them kept in ranges of 66-73 degrees. They usually perch on rocks and dont move very much.

04/14/2007, 04:01 PM	#5
harleychic Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 359	thanks

04/14/2007, 08:13 PM	#7
ILoveLlamas Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 134	I live in LA and make trips to Catalina at least 10 times a year. We have them at our local cold water aquarium where I volunteer, and we keep that tank down at 60. I think that even the ones from Mexico should not be kept in a tropical tank really.