What is your most intersting fish behavior?

Craig Manoukian · 12-23-2004, 12:28 PM

I have a Strawberry Psuedochromis that resides in my refugium. When my water is at the high water mark there is about 1/8" flow over the baffle and a 1" gap on the bottom of the next baffle that makes up the return chamber.

The SP will jump the first baffle and then swim down and under the next baffle and hang out with the Mag 7. At feeding time when I add water to the refugium, it swims back and jumps back over the baffle to join the Sleepr Banded Gobis for dinner.

Now let's hear your fish tales!

Gina · 12-23-2004, 04:23 PM

We have a Dusky Jawfish that every once and awhile likes to come out of his hole and make an escape into the overflow. Other than that, no one else has done anything out of the ordinary. YET!

Travis · 12-23-2004, 04:34 PM

Well, this is my latest most interesting fish/anemone interaction... when I feed flake the Clarkii greedily grabs some and brings it back to his anemone to eat in peace... so he thinks. The anemone grabs it and they bicker like an old married couple over the piece of flake. the anemone wins every time.

Before that, I captured my tomato clown's behavior and managed to have it turned into that month's reefslides.

http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2003-10/reefslides/

Craig Manoukian · 12-23-2004, 05:15 PM

Good stuff, anyone else?

SueT · 12-23-2004, 07:46 PM

I got about 2.5weeks ago a genicanthus semifasciatus or masked angelfish and this fish had resided at the LFS for over 6 weeks. I even talked to the LFS owner this morning and he said they got 6 fish in, 5 were sold and this female stayed there being babied by the employees.

Now where the behavior comes in. This fish is as gentle and sweet as a puppy. She will watch for me to walk up to or by the tank and swims as I walk by the tank. Begging me to stop and see her. She will allow me to pet her and feeding is a joke as she gets most of the food away from the other fish. She is so rare as I have found out but as sweet as they come.

RanRoc · 12-23-2004, 07:59 PM

Well, I noticed this evening that my yellow tang can sense when my tomato clown will poop. The tang stuck it's "beak" right up to the clown's poop shoot and...well, you can imagine. I did laugh pretty loud though. I was wondering why they have been hanging out side by side for the past couple of weeks. The tang will gently brush up against the clown's BTA, like it wants to cuddle...or just eat more poop. No joke.
-RY

Craig Manoukian · 12-23-2004, 08:27 PM

My tangs are not partial to the defication of any fish. A veritable fecal smorgasborg!

Gina · 12-24-2004, 05:14 AM

Good stories everyone! Anyone else have any?

Witfull · 12-24-2004, 06:50 AM

currently it would be my maroon clown,,,hes a camera hog,,,,wants to be in every pic i take.

Woodstock · 12-24-2004, 07:02 AM

I have a purple tang that fights with it's reflection from the back glass

I will not complain because it never bothers any other fish since it's too busy!

mojoreef · 12-24-2004, 10:54 AM

I have a bicolor blenny that waits for the motorized ballvalve to turn off, it then swims into the locline and sits thier with its head poking out. It will sit thier and wait for the ball valve to turn over again and then it shoots the fish across the tank. The kids have named him Evil Knevil

MIke

ScottT1980 · 12-24-2004, 11:32 AM

LOL Mike...thats awesome!

When I had a fish only, I had a Picasso Trigger that acted just like a dog. Would come up to the surface at feeding time, lay on its side, and let me pet it all wihle it ate its meal. Its a shame triggers aren't reef safe, they have some great personalities...

Take er easy
Scott T.

12-23-2004, 12:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 15,721 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	What is your most intersting fish behavior? I have a Strawberry Psuedochromis that resides in my refugium. When my water is at the high water mark there is about 1/8" flow over the baffle and a 1" gap on the bottom of the next baffle that makes up the return chamber. The SP will jump the first baffle and then swim down and under the next baffle and hang out with the Mag 7. At feeding time when I add water to the refugium, it swims back and jumps back over the baffle to join the Sleepr Banded Gobis for dinner. Now let's hear your fish tales! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

12-23-2004, 04:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
Gina Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,292 View Gallery Karma Komment	We have a Dusky Jawfish that every once and awhile likes to come out of his hole and make an escape into the overflow. Other than that, no one else has done anything out of the ordinary. YET! __________________ Gina and Mark's 75 Visit Our Sponsors Gina's Cube Gina

12-23-2004, 05:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 15,721 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Good stuff, anyone else? __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

12-23-2004, 07:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
SueT Neon dottyback Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 650 View Gallery Karma Komment	I got about 2.5weeks ago a genicanthus semifasciatus or masked angelfish and this fish had resided at the LFS for over 6 weeks. I even talked to the LFS owner this morning and he said they got 6 fish in, 5 were sold and this female stayed there being babied by the employees. Now where the behavior comes in. This fish is as gentle and sweet as a puppy. She will watch for me to walk up to or by the tank and swims as I walk by the tank. Begging me to stop and see her. She will allow me to pet her and feeding is a joke as she gets most of the food away from the other fish. She is so rare as I have found out but as sweet as they come. __________________ 120g sps/clam tank: http://berlinmethod.com/suet/ 2x250w 10k reeflux, actinic supplementation, mag12 return, 2 mjmods-1200, 2 mj1200 on wavemaker, kalk drip, ASM G3, 75+ spp. of acropora and montipora plating & encrusting sp. http://clamsdirect.com/phpbb2/

12-23-2004, 07:59 PM	#6 (permalink)
RanRoc Scopas Tang Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Central Florida: GO KNIGHTS!!! Posts: 443 View Gallery Karma Komment	Well, I noticed this evening that my yellow tang can sense when my tomato clown will poop. The tang stuck it's "beak" right up to the clown's poop shoot and...well, you can imagine. I did laugh pretty loud though. I was wondering why they have been hanging out side by side for the past couple of weeks. The tang will gently brush up against the clown's BTA, like it wants to cuddle...or just eat more poop. No joke. -RY __________________ My Disclaimer for any Advice I Give: I Could Be Wrong... Randy's Rockin' Reef MANGROVE ROOT GANG

12-23-2004, 04:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
Travis Smilie Bartender Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 6,330 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Well, this is my latest most interesting fish/anemone interaction... when I feed flake the Clarkii greedily grabs some and brings it back to his anemone to eat in peace... so he thinks. The anemone grabs it and they bicker like an old married couple over the piece of flake. the anemone wins every time. Before that, I captured my tomato clown's behavior and managed to have it turned into that month's reefslides. http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2003-10/reefslides/

12-23-2004, 08:27 PM	#7 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 15,721 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	My tangs are not partial to the defication of any fish. A veritable fecal smorgasborg! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

12-24-2004, 05:14 AM	#8 (permalink)
Gina Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,292 View Gallery Karma Komment	Good stories everyone! Anyone else have any? __________________ Gina and Mark's 75 Visit Our Sponsors Gina's Cube Gina

12-24-2004, 07:02 AM	#10 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 21,658 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	I have a purple tang that fights with it's reflection from the back glass I will not complain because it never bothers any other fish since it's too busy! __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* ~120 Reef Chronicle ~ *~29 gal QT/Hospital tank~* *~3 gal Pico~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ 120 mixed reef, dual Reeflux 10k 250 MH, dual Actinic t5s,AquaController III, ASM g3, 2x Korallia #3, Mag 9.5 return

12-24-2004, 10:54 AM	#11 (permalink)
mojoreef Just a reefer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 1,176 View Gallery Karma Komment	I have a bicolor blenny that waits for the motorized ballvalve to turn off, it then swims into the locline and sits thier with its head poking out. It will sit thier and wait for the ball valve to turn over again and then it shoots the fish across the tank. The kids have named him Evil Knevil MIke __________________ Make sure you check out The Fish Gallery The Coral Gallery The Equipment Gallery

12-24-2004, 11:32 AM	#12 (permalink)
ScottT1980 Reef Lobster Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,484 View Gallery Karma Komment	LOL Mike...thats awesome! When I had a fish only, I had a Picasso Trigger that acted just like a dog. Would come up to the surface at feeding time, lay on its side, and let me pet it all wihle it ate its meal. Its a shame triggers aren't reef safe, they have some great personalities... Take er easy Scott T. __________________ My Tank

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