François Libert, Frankreich
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Adult blennies inhabit exposed outer interreef areas with numerous crevices and holes from outer reef walls.
Blennies are omnivorous, feeding on filamentous algae and associated tiny invertebrates (including foraminifera, ostracods, copepods, and snails).
Blenniella paula larvae are planktonic and are commonly found in shallow coastal waters.
Large males have a low, thin crest (less than 1.8 mm); no crest or ridge is seen in females.
Synonyms:
Istiblennius paulus (Bryan & Herre, 1903)
Salarias paulus Bryan & Herre, 1903
Salarias tubuensis Seale, 1906
Jumping guard
A jumping guard prevents (nocturnal) fish from jumping out.
Wrasses, blennies, hawkfishs and gobies jump out of an unprotected tank in fright if their night rest is disturbed, unfortunately these jumpers are found dried up in the morning on carpets, glass edges or later behind the tank.
https://www.korallenriff.de/en/article/1925_5_Jump_Protection_Solutions_for_Fish_in_the_Aquarium__5_Net_Covers.html
A small night light also helps, as it provides the fish with a means of orientation in the dark!
Blennies are omnivorous, feeding on filamentous algae and associated tiny invertebrates (including foraminifera, ostracods, copepods, and snails).
Blenniella paula larvae are planktonic and are commonly found in shallow coastal waters.
Large males have a low, thin crest (less than 1.8 mm); no crest or ridge is seen in females.
Synonyms:
Istiblennius paulus (Bryan & Herre, 1903)
Salarias paulus Bryan & Herre, 1903
Salarias tubuensis Seale, 1906
Jumping guard
A jumping guard prevents (nocturnal) fish from jumping out.
Wrasses, blennies, hawkfishs and gobies jump out of an unprotected tank in fright if their night rest is disturbed, unfortunately these jumpers are found dried up in the morning on carpets, glass edges or later behind the tank.
https://www.korallenriff.de/en/article/1925_5_Jump_Protection_Solutions_for_Fish_in_the_Aquarium__5_Net_Covers.html
A small night light also helps, as it provides the fish with a means of orientation in the dark!
