Description
Rainfordi Goby eats green hair algae and is also a sand sifter. They do great indivually, but given adequate space and a simultaneous introduction, a grouping makes a beautiful display with their grey-blue bodies and orange striping running horizontally along the entire length of the body.

The Rainfordi Goby typically will not bother any fish, corals, or invertebrates. Care should be taken, however, to ensure that other larger species (or others of a similar species who have established territories) do not pick on the Rainfordi. In the reef tank, it will appreciate the hiding places afforded by Live Rock and corals.

It is possible for the Rainford’s Goby to spawn successfully in an aquarium.

Diet
The diet should consist of small crustaceans, such as live and frozen brine shrimp, mysid shrimp, as well as filamentous algae.

Other Common Names
Old Glory, Court Jester Goby

Description
The Green Banded Goby belongs to the family named Gobiidae and can be found in the Western Atlantic. This small peaceful species is a vivid green with 17-23 thin iridescent green bands running vertically down the body. A white head with a brownish red band runs through each eye interrupted with a bright red spot.

The Green Banded Goby is passive in nature and hardy in stamina. It does not have a functional swim bladder therefore it spends most of its time perched or peering from a hole under a rock. It’s more active during the daytime and less at night, and will hang out or do best in the lower tank area.

This species can be housed in small groups of 3 or more individuals. It was formerly known as Gobiosoma multifasciatum.

It is common for the Greenbanded Goby to spawn in an aquarium, laying its eggs in a crevice or empty shell

Diet
The diet should consist of a variety of fresh or frozen seafood, brine shrimp, and mysis shrimp. It needs to be fed twice per day.

Other Common Names
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Description
The Red Striped Goby, originating from the reefs of Cebu, is a rare find in the industry. They are smaller gobies, only reaching a total length of 1 inch. Their body is elongated and opaque in color with red vertical stripes. Their large eyes stand out with their gold rims. They are very active and peaceful gobies that will make a wonderful addition to the saltwater reef or fish only aquarium.

It should be kept in a 10-gallon or larger aquarium with plenty of live rock for hiding and as a supplemental food source. Small groups, or pairs, tend to do better in an aquarium, but need to be introduced to the tank simultaneously. Do not house these gobies with larger, aggressive fish or invertebrates.

Diet
The diet should consist of a variety of fresh or frozen seafood, brine shrimp, and mysis shrimp. It needs to be fed twice per day.

Other Common Names
Candycane Pygmy Goby, Red-Stripe Trimma Goby, Red Striper

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Glassbox Design: The Vibrant Candycane Goby (Trimma cana)