is this a fan shrimp goby?

[fin_tank]

Is that a fan shrimp goby, I was wondering?

[flame9x]

Honestly, this fish doesn't quite look right to me. I found a link that might help you identify it - check out http/www.wetwebmedia.com/shrimpgobies.htm.

[fin_tank]

Thanks for the link, it seems to match Amblyeleotris periophthalma the most, but it's missing the distinct barring. By the way, its dorsal got nipped by my over-zealous six line wrasse when I turned on the lights this morning - that's why it looks a bit off. Thankfully, the wrasse has lost interest now. It was sold to me as a fusi goby, but I'm pretty sure that's not what it is.

[flame9x]

six lines can be right little bullies, can't they

[fin_tank]

I think they get a bad rep, but my six line's a sweetheart, lovely to watch and full of character. The goby's found a safe haven in my rockwork now, so the six line can't bother him anymore.

[flame9x]

I've had Eric for a short while now, just got him and he's already settling in nicely after that little encounter with the six line wrasse.

[fin_tank]

I've had him for about six months now, he's been a great addition to the tank.

[flame9x]

Just had to share - know someone with a six line who swore it'd be a tankmate for life, loved its spunk. Fast forward a couple years, and it's now public enemy number one - can't add anything new without it turning into the tank's resident bully.

[fin_tank]

My tank's only 90l, just 2 clowns and the 6 line in there, I'm not planning on adding more fish so I think I'll be alright.