damselfish identification

Discussion in 'ID This!' started by sostoudt, Jul 9, 2008.

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  1. cuttingras

    cuttingras Starving Artist :)

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    wow great id site Bogie....I really think this was what my Big Blue was! See pic below.

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    As he got older he did loose his shimmer and he got like 4" till the Foxface stabbed him :lol:




    Hope you finally ID it Sos...it really is a very pretty fish. How much was it?$$?
     
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  3. ser_renely

    ser_renely Bristle Worm

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    There is a great book, which I use, "Reef fish identification"(florida,Caribbean, Bahamas) by paul humann, ned Deloach. Its just that region, but they may have ones that are a larger area. Great pictures, and descriptions. A touch $$$$ 40.00.
     
  4. nemo1991

    nemo1991 Millepora

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    dont know what it is but i am pretty sure i ahd one at one point.
     
  5. sostoudt

    sostoudt Giant Squid

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    thanks it Stegastes diencaeus

    for alil more info if yall are curious i found it a wetwebmedia
    Stegastes
     
  6. Bogie

    Bogie Snowflake Eel

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    LOL, yeah, you've been through a lot of fish. Hopefully the rest stay healthy.
     
  7. fishpoop

    fishpoop Feather Duster

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    turn all brown? crazy! :eek::cheesy:
     
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  9. ser_renely

    ser_renely Bristle Worm

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    most fish lose colours as they age, no?...strange, but the way it goes.