Something new I noticed in my tank

[myerst2]

I love the fact that if you look closely enough and pay attention you always see a new behavior between fish that you didn't notice before. So I added my male crosshatch trigger about 3 weeks ago and he is doing very well. I have noticed that he has been dropping his whole body to one side when the emperor angel comes near him. The Emperor is in between juvi and adult coloration. I know some Pomacanthus juveniles clean fish as part of their diet. So it seems my far bigger male crosshatch is asking the emperor to clean him. The emperor has started to oblige. Pretty cool considering these two fish don't occupy the same range at all. I can't think of what Pomacanthus would be at that depth where crosshatchs are found in Hawaii. Thought I would share this behavior with you all and wondering if others have seen this in captivity. Thanks, Tim

 

[mpoletti]

Thanks Tim. That must a cool interaction to watch.

 

[Recty]

You should put it on Youtube

 

[triggerfish1976]

My Potters Angels clean my Conspic. all the time.

 

[gwaco]

my french cleans everything .....

 

[forddna]

*ahem* Whose Potters? Maybe you could send me some new pics to tide me over for a bit. hehe

 

[triggerfish1976]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12948311#post12948311 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by forddna
*ahem* Whose Potters? Maybe you could send me some new pics to tide me over for a bit. hehe

:lol: Busted. I actually have a pic that you're going to love.

 

[forddna]

<---------waiting patiently

 

[flameangel88]

I gota follow this one.

 

[myerst2]

I will try and get a pic of these two. Do you guys know of any Pomacanthus angels that would be found living with Crosshatches in the deep water in Hawaii. It seems the crosshatch is the one instigating the cleaning.

If and when I get my japanese dragon, still waiting and waiting. Patiently mind you. I am definately get some skunk cleaner shrimp and hopefully see the interaction between the dragon shrimp. I know they are always found very close to each other. Chances are that the shrimp will become dinner for someone else. Thinking of getting a couple of shrimp and putting them in a little clear critter cage to try and introduce them to the tank. As always I have my concerns. I have heard that having cleaner shrimp can actually harm fish in captivity? What do you guys think?

Where are the damn pictures Campbell!!!???? J/K but really where is the pic. regards, Tim