Bannerfish

Usually inseperable, these two bannerfish look like they have had words and are going their own seperate ways.

Bob the Crab

In the interest of species diversity, because we do not have a FOTW crustacian section as yet, but mainly because a two & a half year old called Mathew asked very nicely, here is a fantastic picture of 'Bob the crab'
"He was unceremoniously fished out of a rock pool on Filey Brigg last week, for Matthew to gawp at, before being carefully replaced in the rockpool. He then sat there giving us a very hard stare (see photo) before hiding away at the side of the pool out of reach of nosy beachcombers! " reports Auntie Cathy.
Well, speaking on behalf of the crab world, I am not surprised you got a hard stare. Just as well you had not found a Sting Ray to show young Mathew.

Lyretail Angelfish

This chap, or is it a lady, if I am not mistaken is Lyretail Angelfish. Any experts out there that have other thoughts, then I would be welcome to hear from you. The Lyretail changes from Female to male. Presumably it changes back at some point. It also changes colour. Not sure where this one is in its rather complicated sexual life.

A lesson for us all!

We at Fish of the Week mourn the passing of 'that loud mouth Australian bloke of the telly what died' but we have to say that you shouldn't have been messing with Stingrays. Our rule at fish of the week is look, take rubbish photos, try not to trash the reef with your tank, look cool and above all ....

DON'T EVER TOUCH ! (EVER!!)

So serves you right messing with nature - should have stuck to crocodiles.

Here's a picture of a blue spotted ray cruising for a chunk of Aussie Loudmouth in the Red Sea. Out of picture and not photgraphed is a FOTW diver pointing the ray in the right direction. Australians - don't you just love them.

Our other rule - 'don't wee in your Wet Suit (at least not on the boat)'. Do you have any diving rules - send them to FOTW or comment by clicking comment below - its easy.

Thailand Photo of the Week

This lovely turtle was spotted by FOTW 'Fish Affairs Corresponden't Pete at the famous Japanese Garden dive site in Koh Tao in the Gulf of Thailand.

Get very excited about upcoming pictures of a snake! How cool is that?

Peacock Grouper

This is the first time we have featured a Peacock grouper on FOTW. This chap kindly hauled up for a rest to allow me to come in close and take his mug shot.