Court Jester Goby Rainfordi Biota

The Court Jester Goby (Koumansetta rainfordi), also known as Rainford's Goby, is a vibrant and peaceful addition to marine aquariums. Its slender body is adorned with horizontal blue and orange stripes, making it a visually striking species.

Quick Stats:

• Care Level: Moderate
• Temperament: Peaceful
• Color Form: Blue and orange stripes
• Diet: Omnivore
• Reef Compatible: Yes
• Water Conditions:
  • Specific Gravity: 1.020–1.025
  • Temperature: 72–78°F
  • dKH: 8–12
  • pH: 8.1–8.4
• Maximum Size: 2.5 inches
• Family: Gobiidae
• Minimum Tank Size: 10 gallons

Overview: The Court Jester Goby is a small, colorful fish that adds a dynamic presence to reef aquariums. Its peaceful nature allows it to coexist well with other non-aggressive species. In the wild, it inhabits sandy and rubble bottoms, often near coral reefs, where it grazes on algae and small invertebrates.

Care Tips:

• Tank Setup: A well-established tank with live rock and a sandy substrate provides ideal conditions. The goby enjoys grazing on algae and benefits from a mature aquarium with natural food sources.
• Feeding: Offer a varied diet that includes small meaty foods such as mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, and finely chopped seafood. Supplement with herbivore preparations to mimic its natural grazing habits.
• Compatibility: Generally peaceful, the Court Jester Goby can be kept with other non-aggressive fish. Avoid housing with larger, more aggressive species that may outcompete it for food.

Fun Fact: Captive-bred specimens, such as those from Biota, are more adaptable to aquarium life and readily accept prepared foods, making them a sustainable and hardy choice for hobbyists.

By providing appropriate tank conditions and a suitable diet, the Court Jester Goby can be a delightful and resilient addition to your marine aquarium.