Looking for input on Clown Goby behavior before purchase

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I have always planned for one or two more fish and have been considering the Yellow or Citrinis Clown Goby. I just like some input from owners on how they behave with SPS (I have a mostly LPS dominant tank but do have some Birdsnest and Pavona). All my current fish are on the peaceful side of the behavioral spectrum but should I have any concerns about my Yellow Watchman Goby or Tailspot Blenny and aggression with a Clown Goby?
 
Yeah like fish may fight. Mine was peacful. I really loved him. One day he died in a powerhead. Make sure the holes and suction isnt a problem for the size of fish. He never touched any coral but would sit on them. But some people have found otberwise.
 
I have always planned for one or two more fish and have been considering the Yellow or Citrinis Clown Goby. I just like some input from owners on how they behave with SPS (I have a mostly LPS dominant tank but do have some Birdsnest and Pavona). All my current fish are on the peaceful side of the behavioral spectrum but should I have any concerns about my Yellow Watchman Goby or Tailspot Blenny and aggression with a Clown Goby?
Mine just chills on some big pandora zoas all day nothing messes with him and he don't mess with anyone I have a sixline wrasse diamond goby clownfish and a black blenny
 
I have one in my tank with a clown / watchman goby and a coral Beauty angle and all get along very well . My goby just chills in the rock work and comes out for food
 
I had a yellow clown goby for about two weeks before I returned him. He had a taste for my LPS. Watched him nip my torch, hammers, and lords. He would also always sit on a certain lord colony causing it to never fully expand. As soon as he was gone, the lord went back to being happy.

Don't trust them! :rolleyes:
 
They are notorious for perching/nesting in sps which can irritate the coral leading.to damage or death to the coral.
 

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