Scott & Jeanette Johnson, Kwajalein Unterwater
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Amblyeleotris fasciata, (Herre, 1953)
Moderately common in patches of coarse carbonate or volcanic sand of outer lagoon and seaward reefs. Occurs in pairs and burrow with a yellow species of prawn. Differs from A. wheeleri by having narrower red bands and lacking red markings on the second dorsal fin.
Sex and mating
There are no known visual differences between the sexes in this genus.
Furthermore, the sex of this species is determined after hatching and cannot be changed (gonochoric). The sex develops during spawning and is determined by the water temperature.
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!
Synonyms:
Amblyeleotris fasciatus (Herre, 1953)
Amblyeleotris katherine Randall, 2004
Zebreleotris fasciata Herre, 1953
Moderately common in patches of coarse carbonate or volcanic sand of outer lagoon and seaward reefs. Occurs in pairs and burrow with a yellow species of prawn. Differs from A. wheeleri by having narrower red bands and lacking red markings on the second dorsal fin.
Sex and mating
There are no known visual differences between the sexes in this genus.
Furthermore, the sex of this species is determined after hatching and cannot be changed (gonochoric). The sex develops during spawning and is determined by the water temperature.
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!
Synonyms:
Amblyeleotris fasciatus (Herre, 1953)
Amblyeleotris katherine Randall, 2004
Zebreleotris fasciata Herre, 1953
