MANDARIN GLASSES

This has to be a short one, but I have some surprises set for tomorrow.
As usual I shoot more than I can keep up with.
I put Olivia`s Orchid over on Planet Earth, along with a Coconut salad.
On the main post, the little female Mandarin , almost as poisonous as the "Pumpkin" zoas, it`s showing us.
As if she grew them.
There`s also a few crabs behind the image.
I usually don`t put crabs on a pedestal, but I hear the view from up there is fantastic.
Have a great tomorrow.

Land of the Damned

This inescapably hostile looking landscape lives up to my description of it as the Greenish "splats" release a most deadly toxin.
As a matter of fact, the most complex & dangerous organic toxin known to man.
Though I do at times seem loose with humorous statements, the fact that the toxin produced by these Green Zoas is deadly,
should only be underscored with the additional fact that there is no known cure for it`s poison.
That is one reason I try to not aggravate these colorful animals in my reef.
I have in the past been affected mildly by this toxin & do not worry much about these in my reef, which comprise a small selection of many more just as deadly, yet just as colorful.
Now isn`t that interesting.
And keep your hands out of my reef.
Other interesting locations are active tonight.
Don`t slip on the banana peels.

PURPLE TOOTHBRUSH

This is the only image posted tonight.
I hope to have more tomorrow.
Have a nice day, Please.

FERNS

In one of my many yard areas, some ferns sneaking up on me.
The Tiger Eyes in the header are watching
Have a nice day
Maybe tomorrow, I`ll have something a little more interesting, but I do love my ferns.

NAVAL CONFLICT

In addition to the maritime battles that I observe in the reef, posted last week, I took a few more shots of the conflicts at sea.
The Purple Clawed Bulls-eye Shrimp lets nothing infringe on his territory.
A strange set of unrelated events led to this confrontation, that I shot hours later.
I had noticed a rotting of flesh on one of my Candy-cane Corals & removed it from the reef to excise the diseased/damaged part of it. While I had it in my hand, I was surprised by an Emerald Crab scuttling across my hand.
I had not known it was in the coral structure.
I immediately opened the top of the tank & flipped the crab back in, where it landed near the Shrimp`s territory.
I proceeded to treat the diseased coral & hopefully I did a good job.
Later, I witnessed the conflict I instigated.
I do not create conflicts purposefully.

Over at Planet Earth, a reminder of what a Cockney`d accented lady suggested to me, a long time ago.
Have a nice day & don`t let laughter get in the way of your smiles.

BREAKFAST AT TIFFANYS

This is from my lone Gladiola.
Delicious.
On Planet Earth, my second "Special Bloom, graced by the presence of a Balinese beauty, a gift from a friend.
In the header, a collection of facial expressions, performed by a Sycamore thespian,
taking method acting lessons from yours truly.

I captured some more conflict action between two, clawed specimens, in the reef.
Neither of which was a feline.
I shall show you how it was resolved tomorrow.
Have a nice day, & Please, keep smiling.

CONFLICT AT SEA

This post & linked images are about the conflicts on a reef involving territories, food distribution, property encroachment & the individuals involved.
The main post image, in deference to Andi, is obviously a Blenny.
Although this fish does not really have any enemies it does travel the length of the reef & may be perceived as encroaching on another inhabitants territory.
You`ll see a Royal Gramma rise up out of a hole in the rocks to challenge the Blenny`s presence.
The Green Chromis, just a little faster than the Emerald Crab apparently trying to grab them, are really trying to get the crab to leave the area.
They will harass the crab but to no avail, it will leave when ready.
The crabs will lash out at any approaching fish, which try hit & run tactics.
The Royal Gramma, is protecting it`s "Pumpkin Patch" of Orange Zoas, not because they are zoas, but because that`s the designated territory it claims.
As you can see, it is annoyed that I am the intruder.
You can also see a few images of fine Brittle Star arms twisting around a "Fuzzy Finger" Leather coral.
The "Macaroni & Brussel Sprouts" image does not portray any conflict except with my gastronomical tastes.
I`ve included also, a Coral Banded Shrimp, that is in it`s own world, but conflicts with just about everything in the reef.
Live & let live seems to be it`s motto.
I hope you enjoy the natural interactions that I`ve shot, of the fascination a reef brings.
Have a pleasant tomorrow, Please.