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Callum]]> Callum http://animal-world.com/encyclo/marine/eels/zebramoray.php#comment?id=24190 http://animal-world.com/encyclo/marine/clowns/ocellaris.php Yes they are compatible, the larger one was the female the males are generally smaller. Clown fish have the ability to change sex. The largest male will change sex to make a mating pair. The female will be the dominate fish and may chase the male a little, it's normal. You should not have a problem if you replace it. If you have a jumping fish problem a friend taught me a trick, take some plastic bird netting and put that over the top of the tank. Be careful the light doesn't melt it though.
eric]]> eric http://animal-world.com/encyclo/marine/clowns/ocellaris.php#comment?id=24185 http://animal-world.com/encyclo/marine/angels/QueenAngelfish.php I am doing a report on queen angelfish and it's really fun.
Jayda]]> Jayda http://animal-world.com/encyclo/marine/angels/QueenAngelfish.php#comment?id=24183 http://animal-world.com/encyclo/marine/sharks_rays/bluespot.php To Brent, Yes commercial trawling is a major problem but fishing for the aquarium trade is as well. The species that are being caught for the aquarium trade are for the most part not the same species that are being caught by trawlers (I went along with a trawler and did notice that some moray eels and a large puffer fish were caught) because they live around coral reefs where trawlers don't come. Instead diving fishermen come to coral reefs and catch the fish as was mentioned by poison or dynamite but when these methods are outlawed by breaking the corals and poking in holes leaving the reefs demolished as well. I am currently doing my thesis in Vietnam and inside the (extremely poorly enforced marine park) all the species that are interesting for the aquarium trade are either at extremely low levels or locally extinct. Fish such as angel fish. So don't act like its someone else's fault but realise it's everyone's fault. The aquarium trade is absolutely unsustainable with its current practices so if you want to have an aquarium (which I completely understand) at least try to buy fish that are not endangered and unlikely to become endangered. Also maybe consider contributing to some organizations that try to protect the coral reefs.
Bastiaan]]> Bastiaan http://animal-world.com/encyclo/marine/sharks_rays/bluespot.php#comment?id=24171 http://animal-world.com/encyclo/marine/wrasses/CleanerWrasse.php A little over a year ago I was a beginner, at best, marine tank enthusiast. When a coral beauty that I had recently introduced into the tank displayed signs of a parasite, I became very concerned and sought advice from the aquarium shop that I patronize. They recommended a cleaner wrasse, which I promptly bought. Had I read the information that has been shared in this site by seasoned authorities like Dr. Abby Schwarz, I would not have purchased my cleaner wrasse. However, I do wish to share my experience with other fish lovers that may find themselves in the same predicament as I was a year ago. "Doc", my cleaner wrasse, is an incredible fish. He has a personality and interacts with people that look at his tank. He is extremely inquisitive and loves to explore all areas of the tank. He is also capable of communicating with me when he is hungry, as he breaks into a dance-like movement. If he is full, he goes about his business of exploring, checking out fish for parasites and just cruising in the tank. I have had Doc for one year now and I am happy to state that he has done well and has even grown in size. After learning about the plight of the cleaner wrasse, I read as much about this fish as I could. I introduced him to many varieties of food and can share with you my findings. He loves to pick and choose through Rod's assorted food (for smaller fish). He will eat frozen Mysis shrimp and cyclops. But, he absolutely loves live brine shrimp and blood worms. He will also eat flakes once he is used to eating the live and frozen foods I described. Doc also loves to pick at my hands and arms when I am cleaning or working in the tank. Apparently he likes to pick off dead skin that is common in humans. Everyone in my office is in love with Doc and share in the opinion that such a wonderful and useful fish is better left in his own environment. As I cannot afford a trip to the Indo-Pacific ocean area to set him free, the best I can do is continue to provide the best possible care.
Nick Black]]> Nick Black http://animal-world.com/encyclo/marine/wrasses/CleanerWrasse.php#comment?id=2