Unexpected find at RAP NY... ventralis!

[Kmsutows]

I have been searching high and low for ventralis anthias since December and just so happen to find a couple at reefapalooza! I grabbed the two that survived shipping to the show but they are tiny! I will still be on the hunt for 4-6 more

 

[Labridaedicted]

I saw those little fellas! Congrats!

 

[Aqua fire/medic]

Beautiful find. GL with care. Keep us up to date.

 

[bsagea]

They're adorable! Good luck with them!
bsa

 

[Mal11224]

Was there. Saw them as well. Was tempted... was a great showcase. Had a good time.

 

[Kmsutows]

Happy to report both ate! Many thanks to reef nutrition vendor at RAP for giving me a free bottle or ROE (plus a bottle of pods)!

 

[Reef Nutrition]

Happy to report both ate! Many thanks to reef nutrition vendor at RAP for giving me a free bottle or ROE (plus a bottle of pods)!

You're welcome! We are very happy to hear that they ate the nutritious fish eggs in our R.O.E. product. Thanks for sharing. http://reefnutrition.com/roe.php

Chad

 

[Kmsutows]

How did I not give a shout out to POTO for the awesome ventralis?! Thanks Kenny... I need 6 more!

 

[Kmsutows]

Starting to gain a tiny bit of weight but definitely have a strong appetite and surprisingly never seemed to have been bothered by the lighting

 

[Holy_makerel]

They are beautiful!!

 

[dh350twin]

I too am looking for some keep us posted if you find them. I have tsmcorals looking for me. No luck yet

 

[Kmsutows]

Update: the dominant female is changing to male!

 

[bsagea]

They are beautiful and happy to see they are doing well for you!

 

[Labridaedicted]

they're looking awesome!!!

 

[Kmsutows]

Thanks! I ended up getting 2 more from Kenny at P.O.T.O. but only ever see 3 at a time. The one turning make keeps the others in hiding

 

[ArmanitooChar]

Your Ventralis looks great! How are they sins last update?:-)

I'm thinking about finding a group of 5.. Which food are you giving to them? What's the temperature of your tank. Because i red that they need cold temperature like 73,4 F maximum.. how about that?

Thanks for your advise. Peace

 

[Kmsutows]

They are doing awesome.. I have one male 2 females and looking for 5- 7 more. They really eat any frozen that's small enough, the females really are tiny. My tank stays around 76 but recently got a chiller I need to get online and I'll keep it around 73 once I can

 

[Kmsutows]

The male changed from female pretty quickly