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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