| Scientific Name | Koumansetta rainfordi |
|---|---|
| Identification | Blue-green body with horizontal orange stripes and bright markings. Attractive sand-sifting goby. |
| Maximum Length | 2.5 inches |
| Origin | Indo-Pacific |
| Minimum Tank Size | 30 gallons (with sand bed) |
| Reef Compatibility | Reef safe |
Behavior
Peaceful; feeds by sifting through the sand. Can be difficult to keep long-term without adequate live fauna in the sand bed.
Diet & Feeding
Primarily feeds on detritus and small organisms in the sand; supplement with mysis and frozen copepods.
Cautions
Requires a mature sand bed rich in meiofauna; can starve in sterile tanks.