flying fish?

Discussion in 'General Reef Topics' started by bwalker9801, May 24, 2010.

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  1. banthonyb71

    banthonyb71 Millepora

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    Give it a go? Why? If the main habit of a fish is to fly, then why would putting it in a reef tank make any sense at all? First, you will never see it fly because its in a tank and second, if it flys, then its eventually going to die after it hits itself on the lid a few hundred times. or am I missing somthing?
     
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  3. stepho

    stepho Panda Puffer

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    Actually I have seen this happen before and it is hilarious! Anyone who can't see the comedic value of slapstick has obviously never seen Wile E Coyote.
     
  4. bwalker9801

    bwalker9801 Zoanthid

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    They only "fly" to escape predators the same way a cephlapod squirts ink I don't think it's going to happen hundreds of times but there's only one way too find out :)
    I assume you don't approve of bird owners either.
     
  5. the fisherman

    the fisherman Vlamingii Tang

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    Well there you go, all say give it a shot so do I. Just don't forget the pics.