Str8linespeed New member Mar 27, 2017 #1 We went on a great 14 day cruise and had many snorkeling excursions. I for the life of me am drawing a blank on these 2 fish. Help please.
We went on a great 14 day cruise and had many snorkeling excursions. I for the life of me am drawing a blank on these 2 fish. Help please.
Z ZachsZoo New member Mar 27, 2017 #2 top one is a 4 eyed butterfly fish, not sure about the bottom. looks like some sort of blenny
T The_Reef_Keeper New member Mar 27, 2017 #3 The top picture is some sort of butterfly fish and the bottom picture I think is Microspathodon chrysurus (jewel damselfish)
The top picture is some sort of butterfly fish and the bottom picture I think is Microspathodon chrysurus (jewel damselfish)
Str8linespeed New member Mar 28, 2017 #4 Perfect, thanks guys. Those certainly look like them... It was driving me nuts the entire trip that I could not recall the names.
Perfect, thanks guys. Those certainly look like them... It was driving me nuts the entire trip that I could not recall the names.
nogascans Member Mar 28, 2017 #5 The_Reef_Keeper said: The top picture is some sort of butterfly fish and the bottom picture I think is Microspathodon chrysurus (jewel damselfish) Click to expand... He hit the nail on the head! The Butterfly is not reef safe, and both including the little jewelfish can grow to good size. Regardless of size, they have one junk-yard dog type attitude about their turf! When diving, they will aggressively approach you to move on your way. Sincerely, David
The_Reef_Keeper said: The top picture is some sort of butterfly fish and the bottom picture I think is Microspathodon chrysurus (jewel damselfish) Click to expand... He hit the nail on the head! The Butterfly is not reef safe, and both including the little jewelfish can grow to good size. Regardless of size, they have one junk-yard dog type attitude about their turf! When diving, they will aggressively approach you to move on your way. Sincerely, David