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(Bennett, 1832)
They are solitary fish, forming pairs for spawning. The juvelines mimic cleaner fish.
The species' diet includes echinoderms, mollusks, crustaceans, and small fish.
Synonyms:
Bodianus anthoides (Bennett, 1832)
Cossyphus bicolor Liénard, 1891
Cossyphus boutoni Liénard, 1891
Cossyphus zosterophorus Bleeker, 1857
Crenilabrus anthioides Bennett, 1832
Lepidaplois anthioides (Bennett, 1832)
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!
They are solitary fish, forming pairs for spawning. The juvelines mimic cleaner fish.
The species' diet includes echinoderms, mollusks, crustaceans, and small fish.
Synonyms:
Bodianus anthoides (Bennett, 1832)
Cossyphus bicolor Liénard, 1891
Cossyphus boutoni Liénard, 1891
Cossyphus zosterophorus Bleeker, 1857
Crenilabrus anthioides Bennett, 1832
Lepidaplois anthioides (Bennett, 1832)
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!