What fish can live with Court Jester Goby?

Court Jester Goby pairs well with Ocellaris Clownfish, Blue-Green Chromis, Royal Gramma, Firefish Goby, Yellow Tang, Percula Clownfish. Compatibility depends on tank size, water parameters, and stocking density; the full list on this page ranks every checked pairing.

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

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.

Compatible Tankmates

Best tank mates for Court Jester Goby

Every species below passes the compatibility engine when paired with Court Jester Gobyin a suitably sized tank. Verdicts come from the same rules the builder uses — click a card to see that species' own care profile and its tank mates in turn.