My new challenge - Rare dwarf angelfish

[cmantis]

Purple Masked Angelfish (Venustus Angelfish)

Picked this guy up at Pop Corals today. There were two and I so wanted both but want to QT one first.

 

[duromega]

beautiful fish good catch

 

[pecan2phat]

I have had one from the old Max Reef for about 1.5 years, doing well.

 

[cmantis]

I have had one from the old Max Reef for about 1.5 years, doing well.

Did you do anything special as far as acclimation? I am basing my regiment of my experience with the golden angelfish. I plan to treat for internal parasites and then get it onto frozen food. Next I will slowly ramp up the lighting (as they are a deep water and shy species) before introducing into the reef.

On a side note just got word I might get a shot at some more goldens hopefully soon.

 

[Lenny718]

Nice find, beautiful fish!

 

[pecan2phat]

There are certain fish that I do not like placing in a QT enviroment, Regal angels come to mind and also the Venustus.
I just threw him into my display, he was eating frozen from the store already. The Venustus I have does not hide much unlike the Goldens that I have had in the past.

 

[cmantis]

I do like putting them into QT so that I can treat for internal parasites but I can understand from a feed perspective as they need/want to graze. Fortunately these two ate tonight! - Don't think I got him/her a friend:

 

[cmantis]

I have a pair of my favorite golden angels arriving Sunday

 

[androsreef]

wow beautiful fish last one not the mask angel. what size system your angel going inn

 

[cmantis]

Last one is a multibar angel.

Going in 10 gallons for QT. 25ish gallon for food/light acclimation. Finally 57 gallon.

 

[pecan2phat]

David,
Where are you getting your Banded angels from?

 

[Aquageek]

Angels are my favorite. I've had good luck with multibars in the past.....I found the key was to purchase a pair and the marshal island ones seem to eat pellets etc much quicker and a hardier. Some day I'll try a venustus.