Saber-tooth blenny

pezenfuego

pezenfuego

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How can you tell the difference between a saber-tooth blenny and a cleaner wrasse? Is it possible for a diver to accidentally catch one? Why or why not? Would it be possible for a hobbyist to get one? Can you get one? I would like one...not for my current tank, but I think they're incredibly cool. I would imagine that it would have to be a species only tank. Can you feed them regular frozen fish foods?
Background info, just for education
Fish come to cleaner wrasses to get cleaned, right? Cleaner wrasses set up little cleaning stations. Well saber-tooth blennies mimic cleaner wrasses, from their looks right down to their rituals. They sneak out when cleaner wrasses are cleaning and instead of cleaning the fish, they take a nice big bite out of them. This is detrimental to cleaner wrasses because the fish that is cleaned trusts cleaner wrasses no longer. This will decrease the number of fish that look to be cleaned and therefore the number of cleaner wrasses. Anyway, just wondering about this stuff.
 
flower

flower

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Originally Posted by PEZenfuego
http:///forum/post/2989307
How can you tell the difference between a saber-tooth blenny and a cleaner wrasse? Is it possible for a diver to accidentally catch one? Why or why not? Would it be possible for a hobbyist to get one? Can you get one? I would like one...not for my current tank, but I think they're incredibly cool. I would imagine that it would have to be a species only tank. Can you feed them regular frozen fish foods?
Background info, just for education
Fish come to cleaner wrasses to get cleaned, right? Cleaner wrasses set up little cleaning stations. Well saber-tooth blennies mimic cleaner wrasses, from their looks right down to their rituals. They sneak out when cleaner wrasses are cleaning and instead of cleaning the fish, they take a nice big bite out of them. This is detrimental to cleaner wrasses because the fish that is cleaned trusts cleaner wrasses no longer. This will decrease the number of fish that look to be cleaned and therefore the number of cleaner wrasses. Anyway, just wondering about this stuff.
What is so "cool" about that? I am serious. I just don't understand the mind of people who like stuff like that.
Pit bulls, sharks, saber-tooth blennys??? Why do these appeal to people? There has to be some reason that people like violence and killer creatures?
I am not judging or making fun, I really would like to understand. I like peacful sweet things.
I know it isn't a guy thing, lots of girls like the mean stuff too.
 
salt life

salt life

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Originally Posted by Flower
http:///forum/post/2989402
What is so "cool" about that? I am serious. I just don't understand the mind of people who like stuff like that.
Pit bulls, sharks, saber-tooth blennys??? Why do these appeal to people? There has to be some reason that people like violence and killer creatures?
I am not judging or making fun, I really would like to understand. I like peacful sweet things.
I know it isn't a guy thing, lots of girls like the mean stuff too.
can I ask what your talking about?
pitbulls are just like any other breed of dog, they are good dogs if you raise them right, but if they are born into a family that uses them for violence, then it is a violent dog. alot of people don't understand it for some reason.
and sharks are peaceful, they are just hungry.
 
flower

flower

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Originally Posted by Salt Life
http:///forum/post/2989413
can I ask what your talking about?
pitbulls are just like any other breed of dog, they are good dogs if you raise them right, but if they are born into a family that uses them for violence, then it is a violent dog. alot of people don't understand it for some reason.
and sharks are peaceful, they are just hungry.
How will I explain what I mean???
Gentile people like gentile things: some people like Pomeranians for a dog. Some like gold fish. They choose pets that are small and cute.
I fall into that category. I like butterflies! Now some people like the aggressive. They like the sharks, the Pit bulls (Pit bulls are the toughest dogs I know so I used their name), the sting rays. Polar bear people.
I wanted to know what it is about the aggressive creatures that they find interesting.
I wasn't going EEEW, I was asking why is it interesting?
 
salt life

salt life

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Originally Posted by Flower
http:///forum/post/2989441
How will I explain what I mean???
Gentile people like gentile things: some people like Pomeranians for a dog. Some like gold fish. They choose pets that are small and cute.
I fall into that category. I like butterflies! Now some people like the aggressive. They like the sharks, the Pit bulls (Pit bulls are the toughest dogs I know so I used their name), the sting rays. Polar bear people.
I wanted to know what it is about the aggressive creatures that they find interesting.
I wasn't going EEEW, I was asking why is it interesting?
and I was asking why you put pitbulls under the category of aggressive. Just cause you hear about the jerks that treat them like crap doesn't mean every one is aggressive. you can make a pomeranian just as aggresive as a pitbull used for fights. and when did sting rays become aggresive?
 
pezenfuego

pezenfuego

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I get on and SWEET! 11 responses...never mind, what a waste of my time

Answers?
I was looking for answers, instead I got questions lol
I like them because they mimic some of the most interesting fish in the ocean and use they're abilities to their benefit. I was wondering what the differences are in appearance and the other questions I posed. I'm not looking to get one, I'm just curious.
 
flower

flower

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You guys are so defensive I can't get you to answer my question.
Wasn't it a sting ray that killed the crocodile hunter, stung his chest or something?
Is there any dog tougher than a pit bull?
This much I can admit...Kitties, if you mess with them are DANGEROUS! LOL I tried giving one a flea bath. Wrapped him in a towel to keep the flesh on my arms from being flayed. Cute picture meowzer.
I didn't say there was anything wrong with any of them. I was asking what the thrill was to watch a snake eat a rat whole, for instance. I call them "polar bear people"
There are teddy bear people, and polar bear people. They are not into cuddly, they are into strength, aggression, power, and stealth. Why are they interested in the more aggressive creatures than the gentile ones?
If it isn’t the aggression, then what makes them "cool" to you?
The crocodile hunter is a perfect example. He loved that kind of stuff. I would just like to know what goes through your minds when you see the "cool" stuff these animals do, like the saber-toothed blenny pretending to be a cleaner so it can feed?
 
meowzer

meowzer

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Originally Posted by Flower
http:///forum/post/2989588
You guys are so defensive I can't get you to answer my question.
Wasn't it a sting ray that killed the crocodile hunter, stung his chest or something?
Yes it was...but not the kind we keep
Is there any dog tougher than a pit bull?
I do not know that
This much I can admit...Kitties, if you mess with them are DANGEROUS! LOL I tried giving one a flea bath. Wrapped him in a towel to keep the flesh on my arms from being flayed. Cute picture meowzer.
I have been there...
I didn't say there was anything wrong with any of them. I was asking what the thrill was to watch a snake eat a rat whole, for instance. I call them "polar bear people"
There are teddy bear people, and polar bear people. They are not into cuddly, they are into strength, aggression, power, and stealth. Why are they interested in the more aggressive creatures than the gentile ones?
If it isn’t the aggression, then what makes them "cool" to you?
The crocodile hunter is a perfect example. He loved that kind of stuff. I would just like to know what goes through your minds when you see the "cool" stuff these animals do, like the saber-toothed blenny pretending to be a cleaner so it can feed?

I do not Nor will I ever own an animal that I have to feed live food too...My stingray gets frozen shrimp.....I can't even boil a live lobster
 
pezenfuego

pezenfuego

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I'm not trying to be rude, but the result shall be just that. This thread isn't to answer your questions about pit bulls and kittens, it is for my questions...that's why I started it. If you want to start a thread on pit bulls and stuff, go to the aquarium. I'm sure people would be happy to answer your questions.
 
meowzer

meowzer

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Originally Posted by PEZenfuego
http:///forum/post/2989584
I get on and SWEET! 11 responses...never mind, what a waste of my time

Answers?
I was looking for answers, instead I got questions lol
I like them because they mimic some of the most interesting fish in the ocean and use they're abilities to their benefit. I was wondering what the differences are in appearance and the other questions I posed. I'm not looking to get one, I'm just curious.
Pez behave yourself...this is a family site..where we SHARE threads
 
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