Species Profile
Court Jester Goby
Koumansetta rainfordi
Also known as: Rainford's Goby, Old Glory Goby
Gobiespeaceful
Adult size
3″
Minimum tank
30 gal
Temperature
72–82°F
pH
8.1–8.4
Schooling
Solitary OK
Water level
bottom
Diet
Frozen mysis, brine shrimp, marine pellets, needs frequent small feedings
Notes
Striped yellow, red, and blue body. Grazes constantly on film algae and microfauna on rockwork. Needs an established mature tank with healthy biofilm; starves in spotless show tanks. One of the showiest peaceful gobies.
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