If I told you that I'd taken these shots of the venomous Lionfish whilst diving in the Indian Ocean would you believe me? You wouldn't! Really! Surely that can't be the most unbelievable thing you've heard lately :) You would be right, this spiky showoff giving me the 'oh sure you're brave when I'm stuck in here' look is best observed behind glass, seen here at AQWA. The Lionfish native to the Indo-Pacific, popular in home aquariums but dumped wherever by irresponsible owners is now invading and upsetting the native fish and environment in waters around the world, what can I say.. unbelievable! Have a fab weekend, take care and stay safe...
WOW!
ReplyDeleteOh my, now that would be an incredible scary story indeed! But they sure make for a pretty sight here! Lovely captures. Enjoy your weekend too!
ReplyDeleteThey're beautiful and pretty to look at. It's too bad that they are invading native fish environments around the world.
ReplyDeleteFerocious, beautiful fish.
ReplyDeleteWow sounds like they are as mean as they are pretty.
ReplyDeleteScary!
ReplyDeleteFor sure I thought you had gone out diving as is your habit, Grace! ;-))
ReplyDeleteGood looking fish!
Those are terrific shots even if you didn't take them in the Indian Ocean! I had not heard of this fish before, and I'm not lyin'!
ReplyDeleteLovely looking poisoner! Well taken pic in the tank.
ReplyDeleteMarvellous variety of fish in the world.
Quite a dazzling looking fish!
ReplyDeleteAmazing creatures. Great captures, Grace!
ReplyDeleteWow, you captured two amazing shots of this creature from the deep. However you didn't fool me. I knew you didn't go diving. ;-) And I've heard way too many unbelievable things lately. After all, we have to contend with Donald Trump.
ReplyDeleteIt's a bit of a queer fish, for sure. Given you aren't keen on berth being on water, I thought maybe you liked being underwater instead.
ReplyDeleteIt's a bit of a queer fish, for sure. Given you aren't keen on berth being on water, I thought maybe you liked being underwater instead.
ReplyDeleteThey are quite beautiful, but sad they are being dumped.
ReplyDeleteBeautifully weird looking fish.
ReplyDeleteNot a chance. You have a phobia about the deep, if I recall correctly.
ReplyDeleteThe spines on these things are poisonous, aren't they? I'd stay way clear.
Pretty but mean!
ReplyDeleteGreat models/images/colours you are posting today.
ReplyDeleteNo, I would have guest you would have been in a submarine....
HAPPY WEEKEND to you too.
It is a shame he shows its beauty only under water. Sorry for him to be in an aquarium but now we can see all the beautiful colours without getting wet.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos of a menacing species! (Regardless of how you captured these great photos).
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the rest of your weekend, Grace.
Janis
GDP
He really looks like he´s saying that, Grace :-)
ReplyDeleteWell, people are dumb. Toad frog, camels, cats... come to mind...
Really wonderful capture.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots...but always best to have a thick pane of glass between you and them!
ReplyDeleteThe colours here are absolutely amazing.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Beauty sometimes can be deadly!
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