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Syndrome
October 6th, 2007, 08:17 PM
Not that colourful but what a cool fish I picked up from a local reefer getting out of the hobby. Didn't know what it is. It's about 4" long, the mouth is located in front of its forehead. It swims near the surface of the water all the time. I've never seen this before, anyone have an ID? Thanks.

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h220/manny240Z/Swordfish2.gif

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h220/manny240Z/Swordfish1.gif

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h220/manny240Z/Swordfish3.gif
ajx22
October 6th, 2007, 08:43 PM
Needlefish:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Needlefish
Syndrome
October 7th, 2007, 10:53 AM
Needlefish:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Needlefish

Thanks for the lead ajx, after reading the article, this one is the "Halfbeak Fish". I've learned something new today.
ajx22
October 7th, 2007, 11:00 AM
Needlefish:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Needlefish

Thanks for the lead ajx, after reading the article, this one is the "Halfbeak Fish". I've learned something new today.
Yeppers - gots yerself a Juvi.

Just take care - as many are voracious predators; and even the smallest grow to >12". Also note they are very difficult to keep in most cases; especially due to inability to provide adequate dietary requirements. If you can get it to eat squid - you should be golden (at least with keeping it alive)...and you then just can hope that any smaller fish in your tank don't become dinner. ;)

Congrats & good luck!

~ Aloha ~
Syndrome
October 7th, 2007, 11:38 AM
Thanks again ajx, it eats everything during feeding time. It's quiet small and I think it will take sometime to reach that size. But when it does i've also read that they are very tasty!:drool:
vaporize
October 7th, 2007, 01:07 PM
If you can get it to eat squid - you should be golden (at least with keeping it alive)

AJ, is there anythin magical about squid or other frozen is fine?
Gummi
October 7th, 2007, 02:28 PM
that thing is sweet!
ajx22
October 7th, 2007, 06:31 PM
If you can get it to eat squid - you should be golden (at least with keeping it alive)

AJ, is there anythin magical about squid or other frozen is fine?
No magic - it's just about trying to replicate their natural diet as much as is possible - and being that they commonly eat other cephalopods ... it's a good starting point.
shadi1975
October 9th, 2007, 06:39 PM
woow

i seen some of those while snorkling in the mayan riviara mexico and it looked at least 2ft in lenth and it didnt get scared but i noticed all the reef fish dispeared while it was swiming and up close it had really sharp teath at first i thought it was a sword fish but the guys over there told me there pencil fish i think

good luck with that fish
Sea MunnKey
October 10th, 2007, 09:10 AM
Darn it .. reminds me of my Tribal:laugh: Hometown ... houses on stilts and we use to catch them by scooping them up in big Nets. They usually travel in groups of six or more .... Food as always....MMmmmmmm!!
Hey Manny .. you have this Magnet for 'acquring' uncommon marine livestock/hitchhiker don't you ....:D ???

Paul
SirGlendonOfyellop
October 10th, 2007, 09:24 AM
Dude where are you from? Im always reading your posts and this isn;t the first time you have made reference to some tropical other life style../
Sea MunnKey
October 10th, 2007, 09:41 AM
Dude where are you from? Im always reading your posts and this isn;t the first time you have made reference to some tropical other life style../

Are you referring to me :jester: ??? If so ... lookit at my Avatar and I was in close proximity to this indegineous creature's habitat/region before .... somebody help scratch my back ...please :laugh: !!!
Don't wanna hijack Manny's thread but feel free to PM me ... anytime!!


Paul