The most AMAZING buy today...a 1.5" Conspicillatus Angel!!!

[WayneL333]

I had the most amazing opportunity today to pick up an approximately 1.5" Conspicillatus Angel. I got a call that it was available and even though I don't even to think about what I had to pay for it (I basically traded one of my children for it), I pulled the trigger. I knew I'd regret it if I didn't. I've never even seen or heard of a Conspic this small ever being offered.

Man am I crazy nervous now. Here's a video of him acclimating in a 5 gal bucket.

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A couple of iphone shots:

And finally in my refugium. This will be it's home for a long while. (Hopefully) I want to get a bit larger so it can fend for itself in my DT.

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I've always wanted a large angel in my reef, but I don't know if this counts! Updates and better pics to follow

 

[SDguy]

Wow, how neat is that! And what interesting swimming behaviour. Congrats Wayne!

 

[paka]

Congrats Wayne!!!

What a little gem you have there!:rollface:

I'm still waiting for the video to load and love the photos.

 

[bullitr]

good luck friend!!

 

[Eville]

Congrats!
What a beautiful fish.. I've never seen one this small! This thread will be awesome to watch over the course of her growth.

 

[paka]

Wow! the video in the fuge is unreal!
Love the way it swims and the color is gorgeous!!!

 

[stunreefer]

So cool, Wayne. Congrats :thumbsup:

 

[Tangaroa]

You must be chuffed to kippers. It's a gorgeous fish and a great find.

Congratulations.

 

[H.reidi.MN]

Wow cute little bugger, bluezoo list a 2.5" at 3999.99 i dont even want to know what that little guy cost omg.

 

[Nina51]

beautiful fish! makes me wish i had a child to sell!!

 

[bullitr]

According to Eric @ Sdc its the smallest ever caught
He was going to shipped to Japan because of the hefty price no one will buy it here but we convinced him to keep it in the US for a significant discount. I mean significant discount.

Wayne so the small interruptus is not worthy of the thread ! Lol

 

[pktech]

So you're the Angelfish King of SOCAL, lol !! - congrats sir! Here's to a long, happy & healthy life to her!:beer:

 

[SDguy]

Santa Monica... north of me

 

[WayneL333]

Thanks everyone. I just want to see her eat and then I can finally breath!

 

[RayL]

Beautiful fish

 

[bradleyj]

That is so amazing. Congrats Wayne, best of luck to you.

 

[RJT]

Truly a beautiful fish. I hope she eats soon. Did she eat at the lfs? She looks healthy and happy-just needs to eat.

 

[DragKnee]

Beautiful fish! Congrats

 

[MikeandNicole]

Beautiful fish, could not be in a better home. They are in my top three for large angels.

 

[roni]

One of my dream fish. Congrats! If you ever get down to Dallas and get to the Dallas World Aquarium, they've got an amazing exhibit with about 5 of these guys.