Clownfish under a microscope !

[ThRoewer]

Clownfish larvae start coloring up from the head. The head band is the first to form and the tail band the last.
The white color is also interesting: where it doesn't form at metamorphosis it won't form in later life.
I even noticed that injuries to the white of the bands will rather turn black or body color but not recover the white color.

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[JonezNReef]

This thread has put all other debates to shame. I would like to thank you guys for teaching us some new things while giving us a peak into the microscopic world of this hobby. This has been quite the learning experience and has intreaged me to learn things I would have never thought of trying to understand.

 

[ThRoewer]

I would actually encourage every reefer to get a binocular inspection microscope. It is an incredible helpful tool to look at fish (live or dead) and corals.
It is not just helpful in identifying pests and parasites but also gives interesting insights into the micro life of your tank.

 

[JonezNReef]

I agree I actually went out yesterday a bought a simple microscope (not binocular) so I could show my kids things they never knew were in the fish tank. It will be fun to teach them new things as I learn new things like I have with this thread

 

[jason2459]

I agree I actually went out yesterday a bought a simple microscope (not binocular) so I could show my kids things they never knew were in the fish tank. It will be fun to teach them new things as I learn new things like I have with this thread

Take the kids on a water bear hunt. At least my kids have fun doing it and they get to see all kinds of different microorganisms even if you don't find a tardigrade.

 

[JonezNReef]

That's actually a good idea. Do I just put some water on a slide or is there a trick to it. Also I will have to explain and show them what it is but would be fun! Thanks for the idea

 

[jason2459]

That's actually a good idea. Do I just put some water on a slide or is there a trick to it. Also I will have to explain and show them what it is but would be fun! Thanks for the idea

Moss is a good place to start sampling.

This is a good one for the kids to watch. It's silly, has music, gives facts about them, shows what they look like under a microscope, where to find them, and how to collect the samples.
http://youtu.be/_yIuN2XL31w

 

[JonezNReef]

Moss is a good place to start sampling.

This is a good one for the kids to watch. It's silly, has music, gives facts about them, shows what they look like under a microscope, where to find them, and how to collect the samples.
http://youtu.be/_yIuN2XL31w

Thanks! That is will be awesome to show them before we start checking out microscopic life. I appreciate it!

 

[phender]

Back to the melanophore/neuron question.

It was said earlier that neurons take a stain quite well and are easy to see, however the clownfish fry has not been stained (I'm assuming), so would unstained neurons still be black or would they be more transparent?

FWIW, there also seemed to be the same sort of spots on the abdomen, but they perhaps weren't expanded like some of the ones on the head.

 

[ThRoewer]

Neurons should be whitish from the myelin that usually covers most of them.

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[jason2459]

The images/video of a zebrafish here are worth the bump

http://www.nikonsmallworld.com/subjects/main/zebrafish

 

[Fish Friend]

Omg!
Thank you for sharing
Please do share your stuff in the future and keep doing your stuff.