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Can anyone tell me if this fish ranges into the Hawaiian Islands? I don't have any resources specific to wrasses. Thanks in advance.
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I don't think so, but not positive. Why?
C. jordani is a Hawaiian endemic if that's what you're looking for.
C. jordani is a Hawaiian endemic if that's what you're looking for.
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Thank you. I'm looking for Hawaiian endemic species for a possible re-do of my 120. Was considering a potters angel, tinker's butterfly, and a pair of fairy wrasses, possibly a kole tang. I was not familiar with C. jordani but I looked it up at TMC. Very striking fish.
Appreciate the info.
Appreciate the info.
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I was thinking of doing the same thing a while back. C. potteri is a great looking fish, although I've never kept one.
Ctenochaetus hawaiiensis is another Hawaiian tang that will stay small, but costs a bit more. I was considering a C. fremblii or C. ephippium butterfly as well, since they're a bit cheaper
I really wanted a Genicanthus angel, but it turns out G. personatus is the only one native to Hawaii. I think they cost around $3000 or so if you can actually get one. If you really want a cool Hawaiian angel, Desmoholacanthus arcuatus (also listed as Holacanthus arcuatus) is a very rare one that TMC can get.
Good luck!
Ctenochaetus hawaiiensis is another Hawaiian tang that will stay small, but costs a bit more. I was considering a C. fremblii or C. ephippium butterfly as well, since they're a bit cheaper
I really wanted a Genicanthus angel, but it turns out G. personatus is the only one native to Hawaii. I think they cost around $3000 or so if you can actually get one. If you really want a cool Hawaiian angel, Desmoholacanthus arcuatus (also listed as Holacanthus arcuatus) is a very rare one that TMC can get.
Good luck!
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Thanks Matt,
I've kept C. potteri before. Very nice fish indeed. I've since looked up a couple anthias species from Hawaii. Lots of colorful options but tough to make a decision. Don't want to crowd the tank so am looking at only three to four fish total. I've seen that angel before. I think if I were to bring that home, I'd be sleeping with the angels, if you get my meaning! 8O The butterflies you listed are also considerations but having seen my first real life tinkers this year, I'm hooked on this fish. What a beauty!Appreciate the response.
I've kept C. potteri before. Very nice fish indeed. I've since looked up a couple anthias species from Hawaii. Lots of colorful options but tough to make a decision. Don't want to crowd the tank so am looking at only three to four fish total. I've seen that angel before. I think if I were to bring that home, I'd be sleeping with the angels, if you get my meaning! 8O The butterflies you listed are also considerations but having seen my first real life tinkers this year, I'm hooked on this fish. What a beauty!Appreciate the response.
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No problem! I saw your post on RC as well
I really, really, really wanted to keep a harem of Pseudanthias ventralis hawaiiensis. Turns out they just don't live very long.
Please post pics of your tank when you set it up and stock it!
Matt
I really, really, really wanted to keep a harem of Pseudanthias ventralis hawaiiensis. Turns out they just don't live very long.
Please post pics of your tank when you set it up and stock it!
Matt
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Just be careful, for the blank-banded angels do not do well in captivity. Decompression issues due to being from deeper water, I believe.
Peace,
Chip
Peace,
Chip
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Chip,
That's a good point, and true for several deep water fish, including the Tinkers. Part of the reason (a big part) that they're so darn expensive ($400.00 give or take) is the time it takes to bring them up. The divers apparently get paid very well for their time.
Another angel I've read about is the masked angel. It's white and the female and male have different colored "masks" about the eyes, one in orange and one in black. I need to research these fish some more but they are very attractive. They too are from the H. Islands.
I appreciate the solid feedback.
Matt, once the re-do is underway/complete, I will be glad to post some pics, however it won't be anytime soon. Depending on the price of the angels, I may be able to secure them fairly soon, however the C tinkeri will be a late addition simply due to cost.
I just really need to change my tank around with some odd ball fish. It's been relatively unchanged for about two years now.
That's a good point, and true for several deep water fish, including the Tinkers. Part of the reason (a big part) that they're so darn expensive ($400.00 give or take) is the time it takes to bring them up. The divers apparently get paid very well for their time.
Another angel I've read about is the masked angel. It's white and the female and male have different colored "masks" about the eyes, one in orange and one in black. I need to research these fish some more but they are very attractive. They too are from the H. Islands.
I appreciate the solid feedback.
Matt, once the re-do is underway/complete, I will be glad to post some pics, however it won't be anytime soon. Depending on the price of the angels, I may be able to secure them fairly soon, however the C tinkeri will be a late addition simply due to cost.
I just really need to change my tank around with some odd ball fish. It's been relatively unchanged for about two years now.
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jdubb,
The angel you're talking about is Genicanthus personatus, I believe.
G. personatus male
G. personatus female
It's a hawaiian endemic, but mostly confined to the NW islands. Good luck finding a pair of these anywhere. Very beautiful but impossible to purchase, pretty much.
The angel you're talking about is Genicanthus personatus, I believe.
G. personatus male
G. personatus female
It's a hawaiian endemic, but mostly confined to the NW islands. Good luck finding a pair of these anywhere. Very beautiful but impossible to purchase, pretty much.
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That's the fish. I figured they would be next to impossible to locate/afford. I may contact TMC to see if they ever get them. I can sell one of my kids if needed. I've got two spares.
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