Bandit Angel

[doggydoc]

Wanted to share this success story with you guys.
Was able to obtain a tiny ( 2 inches ) Bandit angel (Apolemichthys arcuatus) last month from my supplier here in town.
Been after one for the past 3 years, but only able to find bigger specimens.
After acclimating, placed him in DT. Started kind of eating but not as much as I wanted. Feed a variety of foods including flakes, live brine, live brine with selcon, pellets, and other frozen foods. But the only thing he was really going for was the live brine and the flakes.
A local reefer here -- GASMAN-- advised me to feed ROGGERS REEF FOOD.
Got some of the original recipe, and he showed some interest, but not enough to make me happy. Was able to contact the OWNERand chef of RRF and he prepared a "special" blend of his original version.

OMG not even 10 seconds after putting the mesh in the tank he was going crazy!!!!


After 25 years in the hobby and having several "hard to keep" species, can't say enough of RRF.

 

[rfalvey89]

1st ) those fish are BADA$$
2nd) I have a huge bag of Rogger's , my Tang & Angel love it...

...Nice fish , Bandit Angels are hard to come by...best of luck.

 

[doggydoc]

Thanks.
And yes I Looooove him!!!
Now, time to fatten him up

 

[michael_cb_125]

Congrats on a beautifulittle fish, just be sure to feed her often.

~Michael

 

[regulator]

I had the same experience long time ago but I used the original blend. Worked for me as well!!!

 

[Sheol]

Very nice choice of an Angel. Congrats!

Matthew

 

[clowntriggerfis]

Nice angel

 

[A_Z]

nice angel! probably going up in rarity and price though as tougher restrictions on collecting them have been put in place, unfortunately.

 

[doggydoc]

I hear you guys. I could not be happier

 

[TheFishTeen]

The Bandit Angel is my favorite fish. Some day I hope to acquire one...some day.

 

[runintoluck]

That is great to hear! My bandit took nearly a month before it started eating. Wish I had access to the blend of food you mentioned instead of worrying for the entire time. Anyways, congrats as it is always rewarding to see your prized fish eat!

 

[doggydoc]

RRF... you can go online and buy it at www.roggersreeffood.com

I am so happy he is finally eating!!!!!
I go to bed at night happier.
Go figure.