Fish ID

cheeks69 · 12-23-2003, 09:21 PM

I'm kind of confused as to what type of fish I have

I thought it was a blenny but now I'm not so sure ?? Anybody have a clue

http://www.fishsupply.com/cgi-bin/f2...top/F/FZ/FZL00

http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/p...21&pCatId=1714

sharks · 12-23-2003, 09:26 PM

I don't know the Latin name but they are the same fish in those links. We sell it as a red-checkered goby here in NJ.
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ReefLady · 12-23-2003, 09:28 PM

I don't think that they're actually a Blenny or a Goby; the Parapercis genus is usually referred to as a "Sand Perch" or a "Grubfish".

HTH,

ReefLady · 12-23-2003, 09:38 PM

Btw, I think yours is a Parapercis schauinslandii, or "Redspotted sandperch". Take a peek here:

>Fishbase.org<

or here:

>ReefImages<

HTH,

sharks · 12-23-2003, 09:39 PM

Look here cheeks...
There are alot to choose from

http://www.fishbase.org/NomenClature...ry&backstep=-2

^EDIT^
Teri is just too quick for me

cheeks69 · 12-23-2003, 09:53 PM

thanx guys

I'm thinking it's a perch and not a blenny it's behaviour is different, it's almost like a dartfish lightning quick and loves to hang around the bottom of the tank which is the reason I got him

ivyvine1 · 12-24-2003, 12:49 AM

How about this one?

http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/p...21&pCatId=1714

Craig Manoukian · 12-24-2003, 02:03 AM

Yup, it's a Sand Perch! Right on RL, good links!

wooddood · 12-24-2003, 09:00 AM

if it had legs it would look like a red spotted gecko,lol.

12-23-2003, 09:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
cheeks69 Wannabe Guru Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northeast Posts: 7,386 View Gallery Karma Komment	Fish ID I'm kind of confused as to what type of fish I have I thought it was a blenny but now I'm not so sure ?? Anybody have a clue http://www.fishsupply.com/cgi-bin/f2...top/F/FZ/FZL00 http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/p...21&pCatId=1714 __________________ Robert My Cube “A spirit is manifest in the laws of the Universe—a spirit vastly superior to that of man, and one in the face of which we with our modest powers must feel humble.” Albert Einstein

12-23-2003, 09:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
sharks Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 843 View Gallery Karma Komment	I don't know the Latin name but they are the same fish in those links. We sell it as a red-checkered goby here in NJ. S __________________ The sea monkey has my money 220G fish only tank ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 120G Reef 2 250W 65K MH’s. 2 VHO Actinics LifeReef filter/skimmer/20G REF 200LB Kaelini Rock . 2-3” DSB. Various, LPS, SPS, clams, leathers, and others Numerous fish ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º> View my Photo Gallery><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º>

12-23-2003, 09:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
ReefLady Tridacna maxima Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 4,590 View Gallery Karma Komment	I don't think that they're actually a Blenny or a Goby; the Parapercis genus is usually referred to as a "Sand Perch" or a "Grubfish". HTH, __________________ ~ Teri -------- "You do not need a parachute to skydive. You only need a parachute to skydive twice." ~(currently tankless)~ Our 180g sps tank / DIY adventure (taken down in late 2006): Our 180g DIY Reef Project ---What's next????

12-23-2003, 09:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
ReefLady Tridacna maxima Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 4,590 View Gallery Karma Komment	Btw, I think yours is a Parapercis schauinslandii, or "Redspotted sandperch". Take a peek here: >Fishbase.org< or here: >ReefImages< HTH, __________________ ~ Teri -------- "You do not need a parachute to skydive. You only need a parachute to skydive twice." ~(currently tankless)~ Our 180g sps tank / DIY adventure (taken down in late 2006): Our 180g DIY Reef Project ---What's next????

12-23-2003, 09:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
sharks Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 843 View Gallery Karma Komment	Look here cheeks... There are alot to choose from http://www.fishbase.org/NomenClature...ry&backstep=-2 ^EDIT^ Teri is just too quick for me __________________ The sea monkey has my money 220G fish only tank ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 120G Reef 2 250W 65K MH’s. 2 VHO Actinics LifeReef filter/skimmer/20G REF 200LB Kaelini Rock . 2-3” DSB. Various, LPS, SPS, clams, leathers, and others Numerous fish ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º> View my Photo Gallery><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º> Last edited by sharks : 12-23-2003 at 09:42 PM.

12-23-2003, 09:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
cheeks69 Wannabe Guru Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northeast Posts: 7,386 View Gallery Karma Komment	thanx guys I'm thinking it's a perch and not a blenny it's behaviour is different, it's almost like a dartfish lightning quick and loves to hang around the bottom of the tank which is the reason I got him __________________ Robert My Cube “A spirit is manifest in the laws of the Universe—a spirit vastly superior to that of man, and one in the face of which we with our modest powers must feel humble.” Albert Einstein

12-24-2003, 12:49 AM	#7 (permalink)
ivyvine1 Fire Coral Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: CA Posts: 65 View Gallery Karma Komment	How about this one? http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/p...21&pCatId=1714

12-24-2003, 02:03 AM	#8 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 19,012 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Yup, it's a Sand Perch! Right on RL, good links! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

12-24-2003, 09:00 AM	#9 (permalink)
wooddood the wood dude Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: marion. INDIANA Posts: 3,457 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	if it had legs it would look like a red spotted gecko,lol. __________________ 120 gal/in wall tank/starboard substraight/2 250 watt 10k xm metal halides/ 4 55watt 03 actinics/150lbs lr/scwd on return/scwd on a closed loop/aquaclear aquatics 200 pro wetdry w/skimmer. ask all the questions you have if we cant answer it we'll make up some thing. remember patience is the key to a kick ass reef. dave.

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