Fish identification wanted

Kan9 · Apr 21, 2020

Forgot the name of this fish. Shy guy but adds to the overall enjoyment of the reef. picks at sand...What fish is it?

Louiemiller9 · Apr 21, 2020

Kan9 said:
Forgot the name of this fish. Shy guy but adds to the overall enjoyment of the reef. picks at sand...What fish is it?

Maybe a goby? There a so many of them.

Mr_Knightley · Apr 21, 2020

That seems to be a rainford's goby. I have never had one, but they seem to be pretty easy overall to care for. If it hasn't started eating yet, then try feeding it live brine shrimp or the like.
Good luck and God bless!

RyanSweet · Apr 21, 2020

Court jester goby, or Rainford’s goby

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