WEIRD fish at lfs

Discussion in 'Tropical Fish' started by Toallhisdoom, Aug 1, 2012.

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  1. Toallhisdoom

    Toallhisdoom Dragon Wrasse

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    So he said it was a dragonet, but man is this thing weird! When i first saw it only its face was not buried under the sand, but then it emerged!

    WTH is this thing??
     

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  3. Camkha1234

    Camkha1234 Great Blue Whale

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  4. Toallhisdoom

    Toallhisdoom Dragon Wrasse

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    right??? its got like weird things on its face that it feels around with! lol so strange.
     
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    Camkha1234 Great Blue Whale

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    I'm trying to find a match online but I can't.
     
  6. Moby Duck

    Moby Duck Purple Spiny Lobster

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    That's cool. I wish we knew what it was, I can't seem to find anything either
     
  7. Renee@LionfishLair

    Renee@LionfishLair 3reef Sponsor

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    That's a Finger Dragonete.
     
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  9. Camkha1234

    Camkha1234 Great Blue Whale

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    I was waiting for you to chime in! You also need to clear your inbox, I still had a couple of questions about the predator tank ;D
     
  10. PghSteeler

    PghSteeler Tassled File Fish

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    I was going to sea a sea robin but Ill go with Renee here
     
  11. Renee@LionfishLair

    Renee@LionfishLair 3reef Sponsor

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    Finding them under dragonette isn't easy becase they also seem to be a music band. The species name is Dactylopus.

    Do not get this fish.... they starve in our tanks.

    Cleaned out my mailbox!
     
  12. Toallhisdoom

    Toallhisdoom Dragon Wrasse

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    oh i already have 3 dragonets, so do not want another! haha just through it was different and cool :)