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The nighttime dive captures bizarre reef denizens after-hours (to the tune of Massive Attack’s eerie soundtrack).  Starting around 2:00 into the video, we see the amazing Flamboyant Cuttlefish (Metasepia pfefferi) displaying a stunning “light show” while stalking its prey.  Read Rich Ross‘ Advanced Aquarist article: “Metasepia pfefferi – the aptly named Flamboyant Cuttlefish” for more information about this amazing cephalopod.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLcKzcvkoI0

Here’s the daytime counterpart, with a lot of reef life hobbyist are very familiar with.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=as5zL5Udg1M