fish Id help

[lobstergrabber]

I caught this fish diving on a reef in Fort Lauderdale. He has been in my 55 for a month and has been a model citizen. Just starting to wonder what he is. I was thinkig some type of Goby at first but now I am leaning more toward some type of sand perch. Any ideas?
Rich

 

[jjgomillion]

i have no clue what that is. However, I am curious as to how you catch fish on your own. Do you scuba? or net? or what?

 

[lionstorm]

whatever he is he's purdy

 

[lobstergrabber]

Scuba with net.
Rich

 

[jjgomillion]

how do you know what is safe for your tank? Have you ever captured anything like coral or anemone?

 

[lobstergrabber]

I saw an anemone diving out of Destin one day that I think would have almost filled my 55. I have seen several different species of anemone also though not sure which ones. As far as coral I have some gargonians in my tank that are wild. They do very well, just have to make sure what you take is legal and you know you are not going to kill it by taking it off reef. As far as what we catch and knowing whether or not it is reef safe or not. I try to know what It is before dumping it in the tank and if it is not reef safe you can just throw it back in the ocean. Just wish someone could id this one for me because never did figure it out.
Rich

 

[moopiespoo]

How did you get the stuff back into the country?

 

[lobstergrabber]

No one has any idea what this guy might be? Anyone even stear me close?
Rich

 

[lesleybird]

Looks like some type of goby with that little mouth. I will search on line and see if I can come up with an answer. Lesley

 

[lesleybird]

I saw a fish on several sites that kind of look like him called a Wheeler's Watchman goby. It is difficult to tell as none of the pictures are very clear on these sites. Lesley

 

[guppy slayer]

Originally posted by blackclam
when i go to cozemel i alway set up a tank in the hotel trash can.
with ocean water and bring back something. last year i brought back a carpet anemone some millipora, some staghorn, and a arow crab. the year before i brought home a condi and a small octopus.
dont get mad i still have all butr the octo and the stag.
the octo i gave dallas world aquarium,(not a lfs) saying that it was actualy a baby octo that gets really big.
the stag died.

The hotel trash can??? Why dont you just use the toilet

 

[bean 1]

Looks like a saddle blenny. I have one in my tank but it cost me $15. Mine has turned out to be a great fish and acts much like a hawkfish moving from rock to rock begging for food. Very passive toward others in the tank but first in line to eat. You'll be happy with him! Look up saddle blenny online and you can find some pics. I'm computer illiterate otherwise I would post a picture.
BEAN

 

[lobstergrabber]

Hey guys I appreciate it. I think Bean has hit it on the mark with the Saddled goby. I checked where they are from and habititat and it fits with where we caught him. thanks again.
Rich