“Bucket List” Fish ACQUIRED!

[strawberry_reef]

Been in the hobby for nearly 15 years, and I have always wanted a borbonius anthias. The price and timing was never right. Went to my local LFS about 4 weeks ago and they told me they were getting one in, and said they would be doing a 4 week QT and monitoring.

Today, he was ready for purchase, owner of the store called me and I never have gotten in my truck so fast. Brought the (not so little) guy home and acclimated him. Kept the lights off and turned them on the last 2 hours this evening and he was already starting to come out. Fed before we went to bed and he/she is already eating frozen and pellets!

Since I know it’ll be asked…currently housed with 2 frost bite clowns, sunburst (fathead) anthias, swallowtail angel, naso tang, chocolate tang, hippo tang, mustard tang, white tail kole tang, one spot foxface, talbot damsel, mystery wrasse, and starry blenny.

Now I just need my candy cane basslet(s) to complete my bucket list, for now lol.

 

[Lbrdsoxfan]

Always wanted one but that cost tho...

Well done!!!

 

[strawberry_reef]

Always wanted one but that cost tho...

Well done!!!

I feel it. Luckily, I only paid $325 so I have zero complaints when I see them go for $400-800 online and in other places. But thank you!

 

[i cant think]

Been in the hobby for nearly 15 years, and I have always wanted a borbonius anthias. The price and timing was never right. Went to my local LFS about 4 weeks ago and they told me they were getting one in, and said they would be doing a 4 week QT and monitoring.

Today, he was ready for purchase, owner of the store called me and I never have gotten in my truck so fast. Brought the (not so little) guy home and acclimated him. Kept the lights off and turned them on the last 2 hours this evening and he was already starting to come out. Fed before we went to bed and he/she is already eating frozen and pellets!

Since I know it’ll be asked…currently housed with 2 frost bite clowns, sunburst (fathead) anthias, swallowtail angel, naso tang, chocolate tang, hippo tang, mustard tang, white tail kole tang, one spot foxface, talbot damsel, mystery wrasse, and starry blenny.

Now I just need my candy cane basslet(s) to complete my bucket list, for now lol.

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Borbonius Anthias are one of the only anthias I would ever keep, yours is really beautiful. Congrats on getting a wishlist fish!

 

[strawberry_reef]

Borbonius Anthias are one of the only anthias I would ever keep, yours is really beautiful. Congrats on getting a wishlist fish!

Thank you! Yeah they’re gorgeous. Only two anthias I’ve ever wanted were sunburst and bornonius, and now I have both lol. It’s a good day!

 

[hunterallen40]

What a great fish. Definitely high on my list!

Also great to see an LFS that does a 4-week QT! Do you know if they do any medicating?

 

[Dave1993]

Candy basslet in stock in UK atm pretty much £2000 i have the rubre and never see it so would never put a candy in a big tank would only put it in a nano

 

[Dave1993]

Swiss Guard - Cave - The Ocean Project

theoceanproject.uk

 

[vetteguy53081]

Looks great. Been on sale at NY aquatics for $199

 

[strawberry_reef]

Looks great. Been on sale at NY aquatics for $199

I saw that, unfortunately I don’t ever trust shipping to my house (bipolar weather and unreliable delivery people). I’ve had nothing but bad luck lol. And I enjoy supporting my LFS that’s been open for 20+ years, and they do a phenomenal job QT’ing fish and assuring they’re completely healthy before they go out the door.

That’s an awesome deal for anyone willing to ship to their house though!

 

[strawberry_reef]

What a great fish. Definitely high on my list!

Also great to see an LFS that does a 4-week QT! Do you know if they do any medicating?

It depends on the fish, they’re condition they come in, and the type of fish. But to answer your question - yes, they do most of the time. This store has been open over 20 years. They do a heck of a job.

 

[strawberry_reef]

Candy basslet in stock in UK atm pretty much £2000 i have the rubre and never see it so would never put a candy in a big tank would only put it in a nano

Unfortunately I’m located in the US, and I never order fish online. So it’s a waiting game for me whenever my LFS can order them in for me.

 

[Dave1993]

Unfortunately I’m located in the US, and I never order fish online. So it’s a waiting game for me whenever my LFS can order them in for me.

i would not bother with the candy it will hide constantly waste of alot of money

 

[PhishMonger84]

Borbonius Anthias | Odontanthias Borbonius (1.5”-2")

Borbonius (Blotchy) Anthias are in stock at NYAquatic at the lowest price anywhere! Fully quarantined and eating.

www.nyaquatic.com

 

[1112-425XL]

Awesome Fish! Congrats

 

[strawberry_reef]

Awesome Fish! Congrats

Thanks friend!

 

[Jubei2006]

Borbonius Anthias | Odontanthias Borbonius (1.5”-2")

Borbonius (Blotchy) Anthias are in stock at NYAquatic at the lowest price anywhere! Fully quarantined and eating.

www.nyaquatic.com

I see no where on their site that they quarantine fish. Only thing I saw is that they don't offer a 14 day guarantee on them like their other fish, and performing a tank transfer method voids guarantee on any of their fish.