Photo Hunters : Row
Whether it is side to side or back to back, I suppose this coral banded shrimps were posing for me as I snapped my camera. I probably blinded them temporarily.
A little info about this beautiful creatures:
Scientific Name: Stenopus hispidus
Average Size: To about 4″ in length.
Other Common Names: Banded Coral Shrimp, Banded Cleaner Shrimp, Banded Boxer Shrimp, Barber Pole Shrimp
Identification: Long, white antennae with red or violet and white striped body and legs.
Life span : 2 - 3 years, maybe longer
Characteristics: Stenopus hispidus gets along well with most fish and invertebrates (see exceptions, below) in an aquarium. However, triggerfish and many eels will dine on Coral Banded Shrimp when given the opportunity. This shrimp will actively clean fish, when presented with parasites.
Diet: Stenopus hispidus is a scavenger by nature and will take most meaty foods. Will readily devour Polychaete Worms when they are present.
Aquarium Suitability: Is aggressive towards other shrimp and crustaceans. It also preys on worms, snails and small hermit crabs. Being a nocturnal animal, the Coral Banded Shrimp greatly prefers the protection of a cave or overhang during the day.
August 12th, 2007 at 2:44 pm
Umm… how does the ‘Row’ theme apply? The stripes on the prawn? But these are really nice prawns.
August 12th, 2007 at 2:58 pm
Nice images. Hope you had a great weekend!
August 12th, 2007 at 3:05 pm
Nice shots for the theme. Happy Weekend! http://crizlai.blogspot.com/2007/08/photo-hunters-row.html
August 12th, 2007 at 3:07 pm
By the way, any tips on how to shoot nice fish photos in an aquarium. I have lots of problems with fishes as they just can’t stop swimming @_@”"”
August 13th, 2007 at 1:25 am
Ah the prize winning photo. It is a remarkable photo. You can use this again next week for “two”. Mama and Papa? Brother and sister? Boyfriend and Girlfriend?
regards
jmb
August 13th, 2007 at 1:47 am
beautiful photos and good for the theme. I am learning a lot just visiting your blogs.
Come see mine.
August 13th, 2007 at 3:45 am
Those are beautiful shots of the coral shrimp. It does look like they posed for you. Nice face lift on your page too. Have a good week.
August 14th, 2007 at 8:01 pm
Jonzz , arent they side by side and back to back like in a row?!
Thanks Mike.
August 14th, 2007 at 8:07 pm
Criz try panning the shot or just patience. I am sure if you could just stay put for 20 to 30 minutes a fish will be curious enough to look at your lense!
jmb, thanks but will have to think of something else
August 14th, 2007 at 8:15 pm
Thanks paulie and kissedalotatoads,
August 14th, 2007 at 8:42 pm
I am so glad you visited me because then I found that I missed these on Saturday! My apologies, because these photos are too good to be missed. All of your work is so good. The photos of the dances that come before this are so expressive and informative.