Scientific Name:
Amblygobius rainfordi
Other Common Names:
Rainford's Goby, Old Glory Goby.
Identification:
The body is green and blue with horizontal orange stripes running the entire length of the body.
Distribution:
Coral Sea.
Maximum Size:
To 2 1/2".
Reef Tank Safe:
Yes.
Diet & Feeding:
The Court Jester Goby is a carnivore and readily takes prepared foods such as mysid shrimp and brine shrimp, which should be enriched with vitamins. This fish should be fed on a regular basis.
Characteristics & Compatibility:
It is non-aggressive towards other fish and is not a threat to invertebrates in the tank. This Goby enjoys hiding in polyp coral colonies. It will nip at the polyps of SPS corals. Court Jester Gobies readily spawn in an aquarium.
