Waitei anthias?

[Chibils]

Liveaquaria has these in the diver's den:
http://www.liveaquaria.com/diversden/ItemDisplay.cfm?c=2733+3&ddid=40870
Cook Island Waitei anthias trio.
Size: 2-1/4"
Luzonichthys waitei

Anyone have any info on them? I'd consider them.

 

[Chibils]

 

[Hormigaquatica]

Unfortunately, Ive never seen any Luzonichthys species do well long term in captivity. They are often caught as 'by-catch' along with different anthias species (commonly Bartletts Anthias, around Christmas Island), but I dont think most divers actually target them.

This fish tends to adjust poorly to captive life- delicate in shipping, and it can be difficult to get them to feed aggressively and maintain weight. There are exceptions of course, but those are far out-weighted by individuals who die within weeks of purchase. Best left on the reef IMO...

 

[zemuron114]

i agree ^^ i receive L. earlei from christmas and they do very poorly even when they eat greedily. Just a very tough fish that needs multiple feedings a day (i would say 5+).

I would stay away from them, IMO.

 

[R.W.]

they are pretty though lol

 

[Chibils]

Thanks.