Lizardfish?

[Macscale]

Hey everyone. My LFS has this guy and says he is a lizardfish. Could anyone clarify what he is?

 

[TLfreshhhhwater]

That's a cool colored lizard fish that I've never seen in an aquarium! Very cool!

 

[jwh0818]

Hey everyone. My LFS has this guy and says he is a lizardfish. Could anyone clarify what he is?

I've actually seen those before but can't remember the exact name

 

[Macscale]

Just found it. He's a sandhopper blenny. The LFS had him in with two clowns, the same size as mine. He appears to be reef safe, but I'm not sure.

 

[carey]

Also called a perch. I had one but found out he was maybe reef safe so I returned mine. Very cool fish tho

 

[jwh0818]

Also called a perch. I had one but found out he was maybe reef safe so I returned mine. Very cool fish tho

Yes I read they like to graze on live rock so is keep an eye out

 

[Macscale]

Alright I will. I haven't added any corals yet, so we'll see when the time comes.

 

[Tony Gill]

Parapercis schauinslandii ... usually called red-spotted sandperch. So not a real blenny or perch or whatever. Sandperches are also called grubfishes, and I have seen the sandhopper blenny name as well (though it's a bit confusing). Most species eat smaller fishes and crustaceans, but some eat plankton. I can't image they would cause too many problems in a reef tank ... aside from eating all the smaller fish and crustaceans.

Tony

 

[Macscale]

Thankfully the fish are too big for him to eat. I was worried about him being reef-safe but I think he'll be ok. Thanks!

 

[Macscale]

The fish mysteriously died today. No signs of stress, was eating well, all parameters are in check, no predators for him. I have no idea on what could have happened. R.I.P little guy.