Ned DeLoach
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Adelotremus deloachi Smith-Vaniz, 2017
Adelotremus deloachi, the spotfin fangblenny, is a species of combtooth blenny from the western Pacific Ocean in Indonesia.
The type and paraytpes were collected from Bali and the Lembeh Strait. The specimens were collected from depths of 10–17 metres from sandy slopes.
The specific name honours Ned Deloach, an author and photographer who has written about reef fishes and raised awareness of their conservation
Occurs on sandy bottom; sticks halfway out of holes and when spooked, disappears down into its hole. Caught by hand net or clove oil
Main reference:
Smith-Vaniz, W.F., 2017. A new species of the fangblenny Adelotremus from Indonesia, with supplemental description of A. leptus (Teleostei: Blenniidae: Nemophini). Zootaxa 4258(2):179-186
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!
Adelotremus deloachi, the spotfin fangblenny, is a species of combtooth blenny from the western Pacific Ocean in Indonesia.
The type and paraytpes were collected from Bali and the Lembeh Strait. The specimens were collected from depths of 10–17 metres from sandy slopes.
The specific name honours Ned Deloach, an author and photographer who has written about reef fishes and raised awareness of their conservation
Occurs on sandy bottom; sticks halfway out of holes and when spooked, disappears down into its hole. Caught by hand net or clove oil
Main reference:
Smith-Vaniz, W.F., 2017. A new species of the fangblenny Adelotremus from Indonesia, with supplemental description of A. leptus (Teleostei: Blenniidae: Nemophini). Zootaxa 4258(2):179-186
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!
