Rainford's Goby (Koumansetta rainfordi)
Fish in the family Gobiidae. Expert care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
A small, delicate goby with a slender body and pale coloration, typically featuring subtle yellow or cream tones with fine markings. Rainford's Goby displays the characteristic upright posture of hover-feeding gobies and is distinguished by its small mouth adapted for consuming tiny zooplankton and small crustaceans.
Diet and feeding
Feed high-quality marine flake food, quality frozen plankton (copepods, mysis), and if possible live copepods or amphipods to supplement. Frequent small feedings (multiple times daily) are necessary due to their small mouth and planktivorous nature.
Difficulty and care for the Rainford's Goby
Easy - Suitable for beginners with basic care requirements and hardy nature.
Common health issues
Marine ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Bacterial Infections, Parasitic Infestations
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific coral reef regions, particularly around Australia and the Great Barrier Reef.
Log Rainford's Goby in your reef tank
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