Need goby ID and advice

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Saw this goby today at my lfs and it's marked as a harbor goby and is $25. I've had my eyes open for a goby that's a little different than a yellow watchman or something so I'm tempted to get him but I'm struggling to find any info on him.

The tank is currently a 14g but will be going into a 35g within the next month. Only other fish in the tank currently is a juvenile perc, but will be getting another clown in the next two weeks. Would he be fine with two small clowns for a bit?

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This shrimpgoby will reach a length of just over 5 inches.This is a symbiotic goby with alpheid shrimps. (pistol shrimp)Feed this fish meaty foods that are appropriate to the fish size. A great food for this fish would be something like Reef Frenzy :)


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He definitely looks like a type of watchman goby.
Here are my best guesses: Saltwater Aquarium Fish for Marine Aquariums: Tiger Watchman Sand Sifter Goby , Saltwater Aquarium Fish for Marine Aquariums: Bluespotted Watchman Goby , Saltwater Aquarium Fish for Marine Aquariums: Pink Spotted Watchman Goby
I know the last one seems a bit far-fetched, but it has the stripes and the spots and the right fins and eyes.
The good news is I am pretty sure he will be just fine with your clowns and any other peaceful fish. When looking up info, I would just look at yellow watchman goby info or other similar watchman gobies.
 

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