albertareef Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 Found a few interesting things tide pooling over the weekend near Newport including a really cool orange-tipped opalescent nudibranch...pretty cool I think. Even the wildlife docent hadn't seen one before (first pic). We also saw a few things we couldn't identify, including what appeared to be some form of plate-like sponge (second pic) and something that looked like a combination of feather duster and strawberry anemone (has really fine filaments off of its "tentacles", third pic). Also, while at the aquarium, we ran across an unidentified fish (fourth pic) that looked similar to a box fish in shape but with his eyes in the "wrong" spot. Thought maybe I would share and see if anyone knew what they were... Sorry for the false start last time - hit return at the wrong time! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald525 Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 Very cool that nudibranch is amazing! Great find! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albertareef Posted April 26, 2017 Author Share Posted April 26, 2017 Yeah, we were pretty stoked about that nudibranch - had been going to the same place to tide pool for at least 15 years and had never seen one before... although that could have just been bad luck. Was nice to find something the docent (or whatever you call them) hadn't come across before. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectra Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 You sure its a fish ? Looks kind of like SpongeBob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albertareef Posted April 26, 2017 Author Share Posted April 26, 2017 10 minutes ago, spectra said: You sure its a fish ? Looks kind of like SpongeBob Well, it's lips were moving but I guess that doesn't really narrow it down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdxmonkeyboy Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 I've seen a fish like that when I was in college. I'm not sure if it is the exact same one however as I was on acid Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald525 Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 5 hours ago, pdxmonkeyboy said: I've seen a fish like that when I was in college. I'm not sure if it is the exact same one however as I was on acid Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk Probably was just a goldfish... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albertareef Posted April 26, 2017 Author Share Posted April 26, 2017 5 hours ago, pdxmonkeyboy said: I've seen a fish like that when I was in college. I'm not sure if it is the exact same one however as I was on acid Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk Well, we took a picture just to make sure... ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdxmonkeyboy Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 Well, we took a picture just to make sure... [emoji102]thereby stealing it's soul. nice one Sean. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albertareef Posted April 26, 2017 Author Share Posted April 26, 2017 Well, the fish ID is solved anyway. Got a nice note back from the aquarium folk... Hello Darcy and Sean, Thank you for your photo and question. The stunning little fish is called a Rockhead Poacher. We have a couple of postings here to get you started if you’d like to research a little deeper. https://www.facebook.com/OregonCoastAquarium/photos/a.159458327417779.32520.158500820846863/1238277956202472 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rockhead_(fish) I’m glad you enjoyed the colorful but cryptic little surprises in that room. I’d be happy to answer any other questions you may have. Evonne At least now we know it isn't just a figment of Brian's (or our) imagination! Or spongebob squarepants for that matter... Too bad it no longer has a soul. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashy Fins Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 Very cool finds! Thanks for sharing the pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albertareef Posted April 27, 2017 Author Share Posted April 27, 2017 3 hours ago, Flashy Fins said: Very cool finds! Thanks for sharing the pictures. I actually expected you to ID this fish for us Cherany! granted, it isn't likely seen in the trade but it isn't often you run across a fish that seems to mimic a sponge colony. I found it amusing that they actually referenced that in the aquarium Facebook post... not sure if Scott knew how close he was to being correct! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectra Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 (edited) See I told you SpongeBob!!!!! Was it close to a pineapple..................... Edited April 27, 2017 by spectra 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higher Thinking Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 You can always talk with the guys at Coldwater Marine Aquatics. Sent from my HTCONE using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectra Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 1 minute ago, Higher Thinking said: You can always talk with the guys at Coldwater Marine Aquatics. Sent from my HTCONE using Tapatalk Those guys are local to PDX to if I remember right.......been a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higher Thinking Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 Those guys are local to PDX to if I remember right.......been a while.You are correct! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheClark Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 Amazing stuff, pictures, great post! Makes me want a coldwater... some day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashy Fins Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 3 hours ago, albertareef said: I actually expected you to ID this fish for us Cherany! granted, it isn't likely seen in the trade but it isn't often you run across a fish that seems to mimic a sponge colony. I found it amusing that they actually referenced that in the aquarium Facebook post... not sure if Scott knew how close he was to being correct! Well, I don't know every fish! In fact, I might as well have no idea what a fish is when it comes to ID'ing most coldwater species. I've never seen anything like the fish you found. When I googled the ID for more pictures (now my obsession is showing!), I noticed there aren't many. You should add your photo to fishbase! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albertareef Posted April 27, 2017 Author Share Posted April 27, 2017 1 hour ago, TheClark said: Amazing stuff, pictures, great post! Makes me want a coldwater... some day. I remember seeing a couple of Steve Weast's cold water tanks when they were at Saltwater Fantaseas years ago. Very cool and surprisingly colorful. Had an awesome collection of boxfish - which was the first thing I thought of when i saw this little guy. I was also struck by just how thick the acrylic had to be to prevent the tank from sweating constantly. Looked like it took some work to set up properly but definitely striking. I think you should give it a try! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albertareef Posted April 27, 2017 Author Share Posted April 27, 2017 The more images I look at the more sure I am that the third pic is the business end of a tube worm. It's location, however, was deceptive. Attractive none the less I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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