Penny size Holocanthus Africanus

[gasman059]

Its been a long time since I've seen this fish , let along this size.
Anyways took a couple of pics of this baby.

He's gonna live in my QT/Aclimation tank by himself FOR A WHILE as I don't think he stands a chance in my display for another 6 months.

Pretty bad pics but needed to share for all of you angel freaks.

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[skraj011]

those fish are spectacular as juveniles.

 

[gasman059]

I like them as adults also-- to each thier own.
Its gonna be a while and I can only hope I can see this guy to adulthood.

 

[Swim]

Great angel. Although not flashy when adult like other Holocanthus members it's a favorite of mine. Does just fine on our available foods and less agressive than the rest of the family.

 

[tcmfish]

Awesome pick up! To get one that size is very cool. I wish you the best of luck with it and hope you keep us updated with pictures as it matures!

 

[gasman059]

thx gonna cross my fingers here

 

[michael_cb_125]

Awesome score!!

I have been looking for a very small one for a long time. Typically the juveniles that I see are quarter size. I simply love this species and to be honest I like the adult coloration as much if not more than the juvenile. There are tons of blue fish, but the adult coloration of this species is totally unique. I love how they develop the ear spot as they mature!

Congrats on an amazing fish.

~Michael

 

[AfricaOffroad]

I have an equally small Imperator.
For succesful feeding, it needs lot of live rock/mature tank surfaces (algae, pods etc) to peck on.
Mine loves the Ocean Nutrition Frozen lobster eggs, cyclops and red plankton.
I also rear and feed live brine shrimp.

 

[gasman059]

Yup he owns the tank he's i'n with plenty of LR and grazing material

 

[jyxie]

this is one of my dream fish. hope you can successfully keep it

 

[LisaD]

where did you find it?

 

[velvetelvis]

That is just precious. Good luck with him--keep updating with pics as he grows!

 

[gasman059]

I ll try

 

[kirkaz]

Wow...Very nice, my favorite juvi angel out there....Not bad as adults either, but just stunning as juvi's. That juvi pic Luiz posted is spectacular.

 

[geaux xman]

i've been seeing one on nyaquatics for a little while, but is gone now.

nice looking fish.

 

[Dejavu]

Nice pick Manny! nothing bluer than a juvenile Holocanthus Africanus.

 

[ghstrider]

Manny sweet feeesh!

 

[gasman059]

unfortunately he's MIA today, he's in a 30 with tons of LR and grazing material by himself but no sight of him today--NOT GOOD.

 

[Korrine]

aw bummer deal. Hope he just found a good place to hide!

 

[SDguy]

Oh no!