Flame Angelfish origin

[jhawkor]

Is there any difference between flame angelfish from the Marshall Islands vs flame angelfish from Christmas Island?

 

[MrTuskfish]

One huge plus they both have; neither comes from Indonesia or the Philippines. LA has a little info on the differences://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=15+16+444&pcatid=444

 

[jhawkor]

One huge plus they both have; neither comes from Indonesia or the Philippines. LA has a little info on the differences://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=15+16+444&pcatid=444

Thank you. I received a pair of flame angels that came from Christmas Island, and they seem to have more red in them than the flame angels I typically see at my LFS. Not having to worry about cyanide poisoning is a plus, too.

 

[MrTuskfish]

Thank you. I received a pair of flame angels that came from Christmas Island, and they seem to have more red in them than the flame angels I typically see at my LFS. Not having to worry about cyanide poisoning is a plus, too.

Yeah, IMO, not knowing the origin of fish we buy is one of the biggest preventable mistakes that can lead to pre-mature fish loss. Not just the cyanide, which is still used, but the "hey, nobody's looking" handling and delay from obscure islands to shipping point.

Christmas Island is one of the few things still on my bucket list. They may be the best big bonefish fly-fishing spots on the planet. Great diving too.