Centropyge Venustus
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ccampbell57
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They are not often available, but when they are beware that many are not healthy specimen.
I have had this one for around 5 months (around 3")
I have had this one for around 5 months (around 3")
ccampbell57
Premium Member
The paracentropyge is a sub genus of centropyge. There is a great debate on the differences.
One thing that is common among paracentropyge is that all of them sleep in an inverted position at night under caves.
One thing that is common among paracentropyge is that all of them sleep in an inverted position at night under caves.
ccampbell57
Premium Member
Thanks Ian! His coloration is unreal...sparkles
ccampbell57
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I was going to ask about that little one that you found...probably good you didnt get it...these dudes are tough little buggers.
I got this one from SDC.
I got this one from SDC.
flameangel88
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Chris--very nice looking Venustus. Is it out of QT and what other fish are you keeping the Venustus with?
The primary issues I find with Venustus and Colin's angels are decompression and not eating. When the Venustus are available they are usually around $120-130 but back in September I got one for $100 and in October (male) for $80. The female didn't make it out of QT but the male is in the DT now. It doesn't eat much frozen other than mysis but enjoys NLS pellets.
Back in November
1.5 week ago
when first introduced to the DT with the newly added CB
3 days in this container to acclimate with new tankmates
The primary issues I find with Venustus and Colin's angels are decompression and not eating. When the Venustus are available they are usually around $120-130 but back in September I got one for $100 and in October (male) for $80. The female didn't make it out of QT but the male is in the DT now. It doesn't eat much frozen other than mysis but enjoys NLS pellets.
Back in November
1.5 week ago
when first introduced to the DT with the newly added CB
3 days in this container to acclimate with new tankmates
I respectfully disagree. I rarely hear of success stories, and have personally seen many die "mysteriously".
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ironwill723
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flameangel...where did you purchase yours from? My last one from BZ didn't arrive in real good shape. Only lasted 3 weeks in QT and barely if ever ate anything.
ccampbell57
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Hey Kevin...this guy is in a 40g with my conspic. I moved him out of the 10g QT to make room for the 5.5cm bandit.
He eats mysis, brine, clam, and anything else I put in the tank except pellets.
I also noticed that my Venustus has yellow that goes up over the head and connects to the other side giving him a total purple mask...I am curious as to the color variations of this fish.
He eats mysis, brine, clam, and anything else I put in the tank except pellets.
I also noticed that my Venustus has yellow that goes up over the head and connects to the other side giving him a total purple mask...I am curious as to the color variations of this fish.
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Great looking fish, his colors are fantastic.
flameangel88
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Got both from SWF dot com. One survived out of two so I hate to say it but 50% on this is not bad. I got three last year and not one make it past 3 weeks.
flameangel88
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Chris, I've seen many variations before but this is the first time I seen one with the yellow crossing over the other side. Very cool looking!
cortez marine
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Almost all are from a notorious cyanide fishing area in the Northern Philippines.
Almost all are not decompressed ...but needled in the boat after the damage has been done.
This fish comes from a limited and defined area w/ no alternative sources.
It serves as a control group to proves a case few people want to see.
There is no move to improve things and indeed, the exporters haven't a clue how to anyway.
Steve
Almost all are not decompressed ...but needled in the boat after the damage has been done.
This fish comes from a limited and defined area w/ no alternative sources.
It serves as a control group to proves a case few people want to see.
There is no move to improve things and indeed, the exporters haven't a clue how to anyway.
Steve
flameangel88
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Here's one of the three that was lost back in 2008 that appeared to be infected from needled.
