Uploads from julesnene, tagged aquarium

Atlantic sea nettle

nobody@flickr.com (julesnene) — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 20:18:18 -0800

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Chrysaora quinquecirrha (known as the Atlantic sea nettle or East Coast sea nettle) is a widely distributed species of jellyfish that inhabits tropical and subtropical parts of the Atlantic and Indo-Pacific. It is frequently seen along the East Coast of the United States, such as the Chesapeake Bay. It is smaller than the Pacific sea nettle, and has more variable coloration, but is typically pale, pinkish or yellowish, often with radiating more deeply-colored stripes on the exumbrella, especially near the margin. Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrysaora_quinquecirrha

Upside-down jellyfishes in motion

nobody@flickr.com (julesnene) — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 17:48:45 -0800

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The most commonly seen stage in the life cycle, the medusa, is the adult phase of the life cycle. They have 4 pairs of elaborately branched but unfused oral arms. Embedded in the mesoglea of the arms and rest of the body are thousands of zooxanthellae, giving Cassiopea xamachana its greenish color. Exact coloration within the species is variable, the most common is greenish gray-blue. The umbrella, or bell, is flat, saucer shaped and has a well-defined central depression on the exumbrella. This acts as a sucker, helping to keep the jellyfish on the bottom as it gently pulsates. As for the more conspicuous stage, the polyps are of slender design (Sterrer, 1986). Source: www.thecephalopodpage.org/marineinvertebratezoology/cassi...

Upside-down jellyfish

nobody@flickr.com (julesnene) — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 19:35:25 -0800

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C. xamachana spends its life quite differently from that of other jellyfish. Instead of “swimming” about in the open ocean, it spends its life sitting on the muddy bottoms of inshore bays and ponds. It is commonly known as the upside-down jellyfish because it found laying on the substrate with its bell down and tentacles raised up in the water column. It is also referred to as the mangrove jellyfish (Fitt & Costley, 1998) or the cabbage-head jellyfish (Sterrer, 1986) although this name is also given to Stomolophus meleagris (Ruppert et al., 2004), a close relative to C. xamachana. C. xamachana are most often found in large aggregations (Sterrer, 1986); only occasionally being observed alone. This species is a benthic organism, rising into the water column rarely, usually when significantly disturbed. In these instances they launch upward in large groups, flopping about in a pulsing motion for a few moments before settling back into the mud (Sterrer, 1992). Source: www.thecephalopodpage.org/marineinvertebratezoology/cassi...

Japanese Sea Nettle

nobody@flickr.com (julesnene) — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 19:56:29 -0800

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While their bells are only 12 inches across, these jellies have a reach that extends much further. Their
tentacles can stretch 10 feet or more, giving them greater protection against predators and enabling
them to hunt their prey from farther away. Source: www.sheddaquarium.org/specialexhibit/images/Japanese_Sea_...

Lion's Mane Jellyfish

nobody@flickr.com (julesnene) — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 19:05:54 -0800

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The bell is divided into eight lobes. An ostentatiously tangled arrangement of colorful arms emanates from the centre of the bell, much shorter than the silvery, thin tentacles which emanate from the bell's subumbrella.
Size also dictates coloration—larger specimens are a vivid crimson to dark purple while smaller specimens grade to a lighter orange or tan. These jellyfish are named for their showy, trailing tentacles reminiscent of a lion's mane. Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lion's_mane_jellyfish

When humps collide

nobody@flickr.com (julesnene) — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 19:59:05 -0800

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The Midas Cichlid is like the pit bull of tropical fish. They will often let their owners stroke and pet them. They will beg for food and seem quite docile. Yet they aggressively attack other fish. The will ram their heads loudly against the aquarium glass and attempt to attack humans and family pets that they see outside their territory. Not only are the aggressive to other species, but with each other. Males will often kill females in their territory when they are not breeding. Source: tropicalfishandaquariums.com/centralamericancichlids/mida...

Midas Cichlid

nobody@flickr.com (julesnene) — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 19:59:06 -0800

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The Midas Cichlid is like the pit bull of tropical fish. They will often let their owners stroke and pet them. They will beg for food and seem quite docile. Yet they aggressively attack other fish. The will ram their heads loudly against the aquarium glass and attempt to attack humans and family pets that they see outside their territory. Not only are the aggressive to other species, but with each other. Males will often kill females in their territory when they are not breeding. tropicalfishandaquariums.com/centralamericancichlids/mida...

"What The World Needs Now Is Love"

nobody@flickr.com (julesnene) — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 09:02:28 -0700

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Songwriters: BACHARACH, BURT / DAVID, HAL(1921-2012)

What the world needs now is love, sweet love
It's the only thing that there's just too little of
What the world needs now is love, sweet love,
No not just for some but for everyone.
Lord, we don't need another mountain,
There are mountains and hillsides enough to climb
There are oceans and rivers enough to cross,
Enough to last till the end of time.
What the world needs now is love, sweet love
It's the only thing that there's just too little of
What the world needs now is love, sweet love,
No, not just for some but for everyone.
Lord, we don't need another meadow
There are cornfields and wheat fields enough to grow
There are sunbeams and moonbeams enough to shine
Oh listen, lord, if you want to know.
What the world needs now is love, sweet love
It's the only thing that there's just too little of
What the world needs now is love, sweet love,
No, not just for some but for everyone.
No, not just for some, oh, but just for everyone.

Photo lovingly dedicated to Mr. Hal David (1921-2012). Thank you for all the beautiful music from the bottom of my heart!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_cIhnUEEng

www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&feature=endscreen&v=db...

Grunt Sculpin

nobody@flickr.com (julesnene) — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 09:27:13 -0800

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en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grunt_sculpin

Lion's Mane Jellyfish

nobody@flickr.com (julesnene) — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 19:05:55 -0800

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The lion's mane jellyfish (Cyanea capillata) is the largest known species of jellyfish. Its range is confined to cold, boreal waters of the Arctic, northern Atlantic, and northern Pacific Oceans, seldom found farther south than 42°N latitude. Similar jellyfish, which may be the same species, are known to inhabit seas near Australia and New Zealand. The largest recorded specimen found, washed up on the shore of Massachusetts Bay in 1870, had a bell (body) with a diameter of 7 feet 6 inches (2.29 m) and tentacles 120 feet (37 m) long.[1] Lion's mane jellyfish have been observed below 42°N latitude for some time—specifically in the larger bays of the east coast of the United States. Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lion's_mane_jellyfish

Shedd Aquarium chandelier-Chicago

nobody@flickr.com (julesnene) — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 20:25:52 -0800

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Oh I would love to have this in my room! :0

Shedd Aquarium clock - Chicago

nobody@flickr.com (julesnene) — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 20:25:52 -0800

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Can you please tell me what time it is? I think I am late for the jellies exhibit! :)))

Weedy scorpionfish

nobody@flickr.com (julesnene) — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 20:25:53 -0800

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I have been missing my fish photos lately so here is an unusual one as good start for this year!

These fish exhibit cryptic behavior. Their specialized camouflage allows them to blend into their environment and remain virtually undetected by both predators and prey. For locomotion, they crutch along the bottom on their pectoral and pelvic fins. They rarely swim. When hunting, they remain motionless waiting for unsuspecting prey to approach within striking distance. Lunging forward, a weedy scorpionfish sucks in its victim. For added camouflage, the scorpionfish may sway back and forth mimicking debris or seaweed moved by the ocean currents. Source: www.aquariumofpacific.org/onlinelearningcenter/species/we...

Philippine Coral Reef

nobody@flickr.com (julesnene) — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:36:28 -0800

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Porcupinefish

nobody@flickr.com (julesnene) — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 10:59:43 -0700

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A creepy fishy Halloween series. Have a wonderful day, my dear Flickr friends! :-0

animals.howstuffworks.com/fish/porcupine-fish-info.htm

Blackspotted Puffer

nobody@flickr.com (julesnene) — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 20:23:24 -0700

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A creepy fishy Halloween series. Have a wonderful day, my dear Flickr friends!

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blackspotted_puffer

Super Red Arowana

nobody@flickr.com (julesnene) — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 12:00:16 -0700

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Folklore: aquariumlore.blogspot.com/2006/04/arowana.html
For the Chinese, the dragon is a symbol of good luck and prosperity. In the eyes of the Chinese, the dragon fish has the appearance and majesty of the Chinese Dragon, especially the scales - it resembles the scales of a Dragon.

When a Chinese businessman purchased one of these fishes, then strike a big fortune, the rumor mills were working overtime that he attribute his good luck to owning one of these fish. Soon, demand for this fish rocketed as many others hope that keeping a dragon fish will bring them luck.

There are 3 types of Asian Arowana - the Red, Gold and Green. For the Chinese, Red is a lucky color, as evidenced by the large amount of red used during Chinese New Year. This makes the Red dragon fish in high demand, and prices for a good quality red can easily fetch around SG$8,888/=. Gold is also considered lucky. However, it is surprising that Green variety is not very popular and is consider unlucky, especially in Cantonese speaking countries like Hong Kong, Shenzhen and Guangzhou. The Cantonese who keep a green Arowana in their home and often gamble are said to "shee tou meen cheang cheang" (lost till their faces turn green).

Fancy Meeting You

nobody@flickr.com (julesnene) — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 20:39:49 -0700

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Longhorn cowfishes, Lactoria cornuta (Linnaeus, 1758), also known as long-horns, longhorned, long-horned cowfishes, horned boxfishes or trunkfishs, are a type of boxfish in the Ostraciidi family (~25 species known) and are easily identified by their rather comical appearance and two pairs of long horns, like those of a cow or bull, located on their heads and below their tails. Their horns are thought to have evolved because they make the fish hard to swallow for most predators. Their horns actually break off quite often but they regrow them within a few months. Longhorn cowfishes are shy fishes and grow up to 46 cm in length, their mouths are subterminal (on the underside of their head) and they have prominent lips. Source: marinebio.org/species.asp?id=1463

Head-down-tail-up razorfish

nobody@flickr.com (julesnene) — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 21:43:55 -0700

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Some fishes are unique by having a "mustache" and but some have physical qualities that look like a razor. This razorfish or shrimpfish photo is for my flickr friend Arnel aka www.flickr.com/people/lenareh/ Shrimpfish are nearly transparent and flattened from side to side with long snouts and a sharp-edged belly. A thin, dark stripe runs along its body. It is from this and their shrimp-like appearance that their name is derived. They swim in a synchronized manner with their heads pointing downwards. Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shrimpfish

Mustache Triggerfish

nobody@flickr.com (julesnene) — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 22:03:37 -0700

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The titan triggerfish is also known as the mustache triggerfish due to a dark line above its lips.http://na.oceana.org/en/explore/creatures/titan-triggerfish