Fish For Trade or Adoption

[The_Browns]

A friend brought some fish over and we really did not want them but to be nice we took them. He said he actually got them diving in Vero beach a while back. I do not know what they are but here are the pics:

~ 2" long

~ 1" long

~ 5" long (looks like some type of Goby)

I would like to trade for some corals and if that does not work then they are up for adoption. If no one takes them by this weekend, I am making a trip to the beach to release them.

 

[Cheekymonkey]

Not sure of ID's on either, my guess would be a blenny of some kind on the second from the things on the top of his head, and the 2 front appendages.

But anyways, definently don't release them into the ocean please.

 

[The_Browns]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13040552#post13040552 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Cheekymonkey
Not sure of ID's on either, my guess would be a blenny of some kind on the second from the things on the top of his head, and the 2 front appendages.

But anyways, definently don't release them into the ocean please.

Well, one thing is for sure, They are not going into my aquarium. I know they came from Vero beach about 3 months ago. What would be the problem of releasing them back to the ocean?

 

[The_Browns]

Do you think LFS's would take them?

 

[Cheekymonkey]

They sure may, it can't hurt to give it a try.

 

[chrisstie]

The problem with putting them back into the ocean would be the possible contamination of local waters with parasites, bacterias etc of any other non-indigenous animal they may have come into contact with.

If you look up algae and california you can see they had an issue with that kind of thing happening with an invasive form of caulerpa that they spent a few million eradicating. We have some non native fish here to florida too but it is always helpful to prevent it when you can.

I'd definitely try an LFS or anyone who may have a gulf/atlantic specific tank. I think the first is possibly a hawk or a hog of some kind (really depends on the size) and the second is possibly a molly miller or similar blenny (there are a lot of similar looking ones off our coasts!!!)

Hope this helps

 

[Jay1982]

Please don't release them into the wild. The moment they are taken from the ocean, they can never be returned. If you garner NO interest for this fish, and you don't want to deal with LFS, send them over. I'm in Canada, but I'll take the hassle with customs to prevent these fish being returned to the ocean. The only thing I really have to frag is Green Star Polyps

 

[chrisstie]

Aha I figured out the first fish. Serranus subligarius, Belted Sandfish.

Not much out there other than its common to florida - its a basslet type fish like a lantern bass. found in silty waters, not a reef. I bet if you looked at some of the people in the planted tank forum they'd love to have a species like that.

 

[AuroraDrvr]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13048971#post13048971 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by chrisstie
Aha I figured out the first fish. Serranus subligarius, Belted Sandfish.

At a max of 10cm, (approx. 4in), these won't out grow many tanks.

 

[AuroraDrvr]

The Blenny is a Hairy Blenny, Labrisomus nuchipinnis. (max length 23cm or 9")

It's in juvi/female coloration right now, but the males are a spectacular sight.

(Juvi)
http://www.nanfa.org/akiweb/1539.JPG

(Adult/Male)

 

[AuroraDrvr]

dup

 

[BoricuaMojao]

I thought I could take the blenny, but I read this....


"Diurnal, bottom-dwelling species which occur in rocky and rubble shores with algal mats, reefs and seagrass beds. Generally at depths of a few cm (Ref. 13628). Usually seen resting in holes or crevices, and when disturbed quickly move to another crevice. This species is the largest of the labrisomids in the Caribbean region (Ref. 26938). Feed mainly on crustaceans and gastropods (Ref. 13628), brittle stars, sea urchins, fishes and polychaete worms "
http://filaman.ifm-geomar.de/Summary/SpeciesSummary.php?id=3735

I guess it could eat my tank out of bristle worms, but that would be the end of it. Is it eating anything for you?

 

[The_Browns]

I have someone taking them this weekend but they eat Mysis and prepared frozen foods like crazy. He did eat the smaller of the 2 fish seen above.

 

[cowboyswife]

We had one and he always attacked our mantis.

 

[chrisstie]

Not very good survival instinct there lol

 

[cowboyswife]

lol he taught mr. mantis who was boss!

 

[The_Browns]

They are gone- CLOSE THREAD PLEASE