Journal of the Ocean Science Foundation
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In the waters around the ABC islands, the small blenny Emblemariopsis bottomei appears to occupy a range of depths and most hard or sponge substrates.
In Bonaire, photos show males in the terminal phase in holes in live and dead corals as well as in sponges.
Fish in the initial phase are found on live corals and sponges, but also on dead corals and encrusting substrates.
The depth range is broad and extends to at least 60 m, with no particular peak of occurrence.
Particularly striking is a very different appearance of the animals, this seems to be the case for all developmental stages.
Source:
Journal of the Ocean Science Foundation
Review of the glass blennies (Teleostei: Chaenopsidae: Emblemariopsis) with two new species from the Caribbean Sea
Benjamin C. Victor
2020, Volume 37
Jumping guard
A jumping guard prevents (nocturnal) fish from jumping out.
Wrasses, blennies, hawkfishs and gobies jump out of an unprotected tank in fright if their night rest is disturbed, unfortunately these jumpers are found dried up in the morning on carpets, glass edges or later behind the tank.
https://www.korallenriff.de/en/article/1925_5_Jump_Protection_Solutions_for_Fish_in_the_Aquarium__5_Net_Covers.html
A small night light also helps, as it provides the fish with a means of orientation in the dark!
In Bonaire, photos show males in the terminal phase in holes in live and dead corals as well as in sponges.
Fish in the initial phase are found on live corals and sponges, but also on dead corals and encrusting substrates.
The depth range is broad and extends to at least 60 m, with no particular peak of occurrence.
Particularly striking is a very different appearance of the animals, this seems to be the case for all developmental stages.
Source:
Journal of the Ocean Science Foundation
Review of the glass blennies (Teleostei: Chaenopsidae: Emblemariopsis) with two new species from the Caribbean Sea
Benjamin C. Victor
2020, Volume 37
Jumping guard
A jumping guard prevents (nocturnal) fish from jumping out.
Wrasses, blennies, hawkfishs and gobies jump out of an unprotected tank in fright if their night rest is disturbed, unfortunately these jumpers are found dried up in the morning on carpets, glass edges or later behind the tank.
https://www.korallenriff.de/en/article/1925_5_Jump_Protection_Solutions_for_Fish_in_the_Aquarium__5_Net_Covers.html
A small night light also helps, as it provides the fish with a means of orientation in the dark!
