Cataline Goby

[madhatter9382]

Can anyone give me some info on these guys? I'm thinking about getting two.
I have a 110g tank and i have a Blonde Naso, two perc clowns and a firefish.
will the firefish and the Catalina's get along?
i've also read that it is a cool water fish, maybe i shouldn't even be thinking about this.
thanks!

 

[meowzer]

They are coldwater fish and will die in our tank temps
they need like 65 degree water

 

[teresaq]

Or colder.
Quote:
Originally Posted by meowzer http:///forum/thread/384973/cataline-goby#post_3374281
They are coldwater fish and will die in our tank temps
they need like 65 degree water

 

[madhatter9382]

thanks for the quick reply guys!
(i edited my post before i saw that u guys even replied... lol)
the search continues for a colorful/peaceful fish to add! any suggestions?

 

[teresaq]

A pair of flasher or fairy wrasses would be nice. I also love the Tail Spot Blenny or midas blenny

 

[madhatter9382]

I actually tried a Mccoskers Wrasse about a year ago and unfortunately , he didn't make it.

 

[madhatter9382]

How about the Blue Spotted Jawfish? Anyone have any opinion on them? I'm worried that i'm gonna pay $100 and never see the damn thing lol

 

[saxman]

Great fish, 100% jumper, so cover your tank.

 

[madhatter9382]

I'm wondering, if i get the blue spotted jawfish, should also add a pistol shrimp. Thing is, i have a coral banded and 4 peppermint shrimp in there. There's plenty of live rock but i am always very cautious with what i add.
PS. Tank is already covered, i worry about the firefish jumping .

 

[gemmy]

a harem of anthias

 

[yannifish]

I'm pretty sure jawfish don't have anything to do with pistol shrimp. Some gobys form symbiotic relationships with pistol shrimp, but jawfish no.

 

[btldreef]

Quote:
Originally Posted by madhatter9382 http:///forum/thread/384973/cataline-goby#post_3374294
How about the Blue Spotted Jawfish? Anyone have any opinion on them? I'm worried that i'm gonna pay $100 and never see the damn thing lol
Sending you a PM. Since your from NY, I know where you can get them cheaper...
Blue Spot Jawfish are really nice fish. They're really skiddish when you first get them, but they will warm up to you. Mine ignores my pistol shrimp.
In a larger reef, I don't know if it's the best option. I keep mine in my 20G refugium with my pistol shrimp/yasha goby pair. Pistol shrimps are another one that just aren't meant for larger systems, you'll never see them.
Now that your tank is more established, I'd try another wrasse, they don't do well in new tanks. You might want to try a harem of anthias as well. And I'd definitely do a blenny, they have great little personalities, just stick with an algae blenny (such as a lawnmower) and not a fang blenny (such as a midas) since you have a firefish.