Jim Greenfield, Großbritannien
Info
(Linnaeus, 1758)
Specal thanks for the first foto to David Luquet, France.
Distribution
Eastern Atlantic: Norway to Morocco. Also known from the Mediterranean and Black Sea.
Distribution:
On rocky, weed-covered shores (1-50 m); larger specimens deeper than young. Feed on bryozoans, crustaceans and gastropods.
Spawning takes place in summer when the male defends a territory.
Used in salmon culture as cleaner fish.
Synonymised taxa:
Ctenolabrus suillus (Linnaeus, 1758)
Labrus rupestris Linnaeus, 1758 (synonym)
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!
Specal thanks for the first foto to David Luquet, France.
Distribution
Eastern Atlantic: Norway to Morocco. Also known from the Mediterranean and Black Sea.
Distribution:
On rocky, weed-covered shores (1-50 m); larger specimens deeper than young. Feed on bryozoans, crustaceans and gastropods.
Spawning takes place in summer when the male defends a territory.
Used in salmon culture as cleaner fish.
Synonymised taxa:
Ctenolabrus suillus (Linnaeus, 1758)
Labrus rupestris Linnaeus, 1758 (synonym)
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!
