Tripodichthys sp.

[IconicAquariums]

This little guy came in and I had to keep him. He's growing out in a 40g by himself until he's big enough to not get eaten by my Liopropoma in the reef.

Awesome fish, very similar to a filefish. He's about the size of a nickel. Hopefully he'll do well longterm.

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

Cool Joe!

 

[reefman]

nice! whats the common name for him?

 

[IconicAquariums]

nice! whats the common name for him?

tripodichthys = tripod fish

but, it's not the typical tripodfish with the huge legs that actually walk on the seafloor. not really any common name.

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

TRIPOD!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[noodleman]

now thats a cool looking fish

 

[inkblue]

:theyareon

 

[IconicAquariums]

this is the one that's referred to as a tripodfish. please note the fact that it is one of the coolest fish ever.

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

WOW that is cool!

 

[reefman]

i could use that with my camera.

 

[fritz]

this is the one that's referred to as a tripodfish. please note the fact that it is one of the coolest fish ever.

That is an awesome quote.

 

[nikkibabee]

Wow...that really is so cool. Does anyone know the purpose that it has fins"legs" like that? If there even is one..lol.

 

[coralite]

Sweet fish Joe, looking forward to seeing it in person next week.