Unexpected hitchhiker

[RhiannonB]

I went to the LFS, they had anemones for uber cheap so I told the lady I wanted one. It was in a decoration and she offered me the decoration for free instead of removing it. I got home and there was a second anemone inside that was closed up (SCORE) and I later spotted this guy in my tank, I assume he was in there too (DOUBLE SCORE!). Thing is, I have checked out all sorts of goby pictures, can't find one that matches. Then I thought, maybe its a blenny. No luck there either. He's tiny, like maybe an inch, so maybe because he is juvenile his markings will change? And I know these are not the best pictures, but he hides a lot so it's all I have for now. Anyone have an idea what it is?

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k274/rhiannonbush72/IMG_20140314_022021_zpsa2f81cbe.jpg (http://s90.photobucket.com/user/rhiannonbush72/media/IMG_20140314_022021_zpsa2f81cbe.jpg.html)

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k274/rhiannonbush72/20140314_1750040_zps9d24ab1a.jpg (http://s90.photobucket.com/user/rhiannonbush72/media/20140314_1750040_zps9d24ab1a.jpg.html)

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k274/rhiannonbush72/20140314_175026_zps35c53cf6.jpg (http://s90.photobucket.com/user/rhiannonbush72/media/20140314_175026_zps35c53cf6.jpg.html)

[Jpugh73]

I dont know but score!

[RhiannonB]

I dont know but score!

Thanks!

[rworegon]

Not surprised you can't identify it. From Wikpedia:
The gobies form the family Gobiidae, which is one of the largest families of fish, with more than 2,000 species in more than 200 genera. Most are relatively small, typically less than 10 cm in length.

[rworegon]

And from wetwebmedia:
The mystery goby looks like Elacatinus macrodon to me.
http://www.wetwebmedia.com/gobyidfaqs.htm

[RhiannonB]

And from wetwebmedia:
The mystery goby looks like Elacatinus macrodon to me.
http://www.wetwebmedia.com/gobyidfaqs.htm

Thats very close! The markings are the same but mine isnt clear like that, its white. Thanks!!!

[rworegon]

This is from Quality Marine, a wholesaler:
http://www.qualitymarine.com/Products/Fish/Aquacultured/Gobies/Elacatinus-macrodon/Tiger-Macrodon
My guess is that yours is just a little older and has more flesh, making it look less translucent.

[thompson2224]

looks like a tiger goby to me

[RhiannonB]

Thanks!