Catalina Goby in a reef?

halo_frk03

halo_frk03

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hi would a catalina goby be able to survive in a small nano or pico reef tank
i know that catalinas need cooler temperatures but is there a common thread temperature where the goby and the corals could live together
i was thinking just some basic low light corals, zoos, shrooms, xenia, maybe frogspawn?
thanks
 
halo_frk03

halo_frk03

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this is what i found so far.. is it true?
Very striking when kept in small schools, the small Catalina Gobies will dart in and out of the rockwork and perch on their favorite lookout in the reef aquarium. It is not usually an aggressive fish, but may quarrel with conspecifics if housed together in a small tank. An aquarium of 10 gallons or larger is usually suitable.
Although it will tolerate a tropical water temperature, (76 to 78ºF), the Catalina Goby prefers the cooler temperatures associated with the island where found, Catalina Island, off the coast of Los Angeles, California. Temperatures there range from 60 to 72ºF
 
the j.o.p.

the j.o.p.

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i jacked this pic of her tank from another local forum. you can't see the goby but i have seen it in there in person.
 
joebob7

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well i was wondering if there were other fish that could live in the cool temps besides catalina gobys
maybe have a cool water tank or something
 
reefkprz

reefkprz

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Originally Posted by HaLo_Frk03
this is what i found so far.. is it true?
Very striking when kept in small schools, the small Catalina Gobies will dart in and out of the rockwork and perch on their favorite lookout in the reef aquarium. It is not usually an aggressive fish, but may quarrel with conspecifics if housed together in a small tank. An aquarium of 10 gallons or larger is usually suitable.
Although it will tolerate a tropical water temperature, (76 to 78ºF), the Catalina Goby prefers the cooler temperatures associated with the island where found, Catalina Island, off the coast of Los Angeles, California. Temperatures there range from 60 to 72ºF
yeah that pretty much covers it. its gonna be happier at lower temps but can survive in higher temps you hit 80 deg and he's gonna be carpet sufring to get out of that tank, or hitching a ride on the porcelin express. I foyu set your reef to not exceed 78 deg you might be ok. ( a little on the cool side for corals but you may be able to pull it off.)
 
halo_frk03

halo_frk03

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Originally Posted by reefkprZ
yeah that pretty much covers it. its gonna be happier at lower temps but can survive in higher temps you hit 80 deg and he's gonna be carpet sufring to get out of that tank, or hitching a ride on the porcelin express. I foyu set your reef to not exceed 78 deg you might be ok. ( a little on the cool side for corals but you may be able to pull it off.)

I WANT THIS TANK TO WORK so is there a good chance of it working. the catalina is such a beautiful fish and i want to have a nice nano reef going. so is it possible?
 
fishieness

fishieness

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Originally Posted by HaLo_Frk03
well all the corals im looking at say 72-78 degrees and thats what the recommended temp for the catalina is
72 degrees for most corals availible for the aquarium trade is really low.
also, in the information you posted yourself it claims that they need cooer temps than 72-78. It said they could survive. but allyssa was right when she said that they wont live very long.
steavewest has an amazing coldwater tank. search for it on this forum and itll give you some ideas.
 
reefkprz

reefkprz

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+I myself wouldnt do it. the whole Idea is to replicate the natural environment of the animals your keeping. I would not speak for the fishes longevity in a situation that he is not adapted to.
 
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