Hawaiian long fin anthias

[Breakthecycle2]

Any idea what these would go for? Im thinking Im getting a huge deal, but I never see them for sale, so not sure.

 

[saltyhog]

Never seen them offered. We recently dove Kona for 8 days and only saw one group of them. Please post pics if you get some!

 

[BetURWrasse]

I would love these

 

[Breakthecycle2]

I think I m gping to get them. They were featured in some magazine. I have to get the details.

 

[eatbreakfast]

They are a delicate fish that require cooler temps and need to be acclimated to brighter lights.

I don't see them available often, but females go for between $90-$120, males around $150.

 

[Big E]

Picturesque Aquatics had pairs selling for 350 not too long ago. They are a seller/sponsor on this site

 

[Breakthecycle2]

I think people are getting confused, Im not talking about the ventralis anthias - first pic, I'm talking about the true Hawaiian longfin - second pic.

 

[eatbreakfast]

I think people are getting confused, Im not talking about the ventralis anthias - first pic, I'm talking about the true Hawaiian longfin - second pic.

Using scientific names rather than common names helps avoid confusion. P. hawaiiensis, isn't offered as frequently as P. ventralis and has a higher price. I have seen males offered from between $199-499. The care is the same for it and ventralis. They need cooler temps and don't like bright light.

 

[BetURWrasse]

Not confused, soooo nice

 

[Breakthecycle2]

Well, I saw the invoice he paid for them and I would be getting them at cost, but it's wayyy above the $400 male price point. It's for a pair, but still.

 

[Big E]

No confusion-----------

Here ya go.............scan down to the picture with the price still posted.

http://reef2reef.com/threads/wysiwy...peror-ocean-trigger-hybrid-lemon-peel.214439/

 

[Breakthecycle2]

No confusion-----------

Here ya go.............scan down to the picture with the price still posted.

http://reef2reef.com/threads/wysiwy...peror-ocean-trigger-hybrid-lemon-peel.214439/

Thats interesting. He has them listed as ventralis, but they are not.

 

[evolved]

Thats interesting. He has them listed as ventralis, but they are not.

The photo picturesque has up is labeled correctly; those are Pseudanthias hawaiiensis.

 

[Big E]

Thats interesting. He has them listed as ventralis, but they are not.

To be exact-
http://www.fishbase.org/summary/Pseudanthias-ventralis+hawaiiensis.html

 

[stunreefer Verified Sponsor]

Yes, Pseudanthias ventralis hawaiiensis is their full scientific name.

As mentioned lower temperatures (~65-70°F) and lots of food is the key to long term success.

 

[Breakthecycle2]

Yes, Pseudanthias ventralis hawaiiensis is their full scientific name.

As mentioned lower temperatures (~65-70°F) and lots of food is the key to long term success.

So would these be an expensive fish per say...say $1000 for a pair?

 

[ZoaCollector]

 

[ZoaCollector]

They are difficult fish however if conditioned right they can be hardy :)

 

[stunreefer Verified Sponsor]

So would these be an expensive fish per say...say $1000 for a pair?

Really depends on the source and what they're doing with the fish, conditioning wise. I wouldn't scoff at that price though ;)

 

[ZoaCollector]

Conditioning Ventralis or Longfin can be easy or difficult. It depends on how they were collected. And then how they are treated during QT.

We have a pretty high success rate with these. Although I implore the people who purchase them to understand how to treat them if necessary.