Rick Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Some of you may have seen the picture review I did for Ocean In a Box yesterday (If not check it out). I was able to capture some stunning pictures of this Blue Face Angel. After a bit of thought I decided the risks to the corals are worth it since this is a beautiful fish so I went back and picked this up today. It's in a drip bucket right now. Can't wait to see it in the tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgf86123 Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 He's beautiful Rick, how big is he? I want angels one day, I just have to have a bigger system first lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigjohnwoody Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 That is a gorgeous fish. I hope he's a model citizen for ya. Let us know how it goes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted March 26, 2011 Author Share Posted March 26, 2011 He's beautiful Rick' date=' how big is he? I want angels one day, I just have to have a bigger system first lol.[/quote'] I'm gonna say about 5". Maybe a tad more. It's a little (1/2" or so) bigger than the tangs. (You've seen the Purple Tang and I got my Gold Rim Tang from them yesterday also which is about the same size as the Purple) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael7979 Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 You got a beautiful fish there Rick! Maybe again someday I'll give another one a try. My alltime favorite fish!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgf86123 Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 John, with a fish that beautiful, you let it get away with things LOL Rick, we'll have to come by one of these days so we can see the new additions. I'm a big lover of the Angelfish and can't wait to have some, for now, I'll have to settle for a pygmy/dwarf angel LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted March 26, 2011 Author Share Posted March 26, 2011 That is a gorgeous fish. I hope he's a model citizen for ya. Let us know how it goes Will do. I don't really have many high end corals so I'm not too concerned if it decides to nip a few. I think the only really rare one I have that I would be dissapointed about losing is the Pachyseris Rugosa (Elephant Skin Coral). In general I prefer corals that move around in the flow (softies and lps) however the Elephant Skin is my pride and joy. It took 3 frags from Calvin (Kilmca) before I got one that took off. It's grown from a 1/2" or so frag to about 2 1/2" now (enough that it curved around and is overlapping itself). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coralreefer Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Probably my favorite angel...Alas, couldn't put up with the coral nipping (I'm being kind)....captured finally and back to the LFS it went...hopefully, you'll not have the same issues... DrMerle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonymarcus1117 Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 I saw him at OIAB totally would have snatched him up if I had a big enough tank for him! I'm jealous lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReeFit Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 I'm glad he went to a good home, knowing rick he will be well taken care of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 I'm jealous! Nice looking fish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted March 26, 2011 Author Share Posted March 26, 2011 Well, it seens to settling in fine. Just a little shy but less than I had expected. (Been coming out in front every 10 or 15 minutes) I was able to get a couple of pics of it along with the Gold Rim Tang that I got yesterday. Not the greatest pics but they do show both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgf86123 Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Rick, you so suck man LOL We gotta get by your place to check that guy out, I love the big angels... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonas Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 That fish is awesome.If my wife ever lets me do a big tank that's what i am getting.Hope he does well for you.More pics!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impur Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Great looking fish i'm jealous too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Algae Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Hey Rick. What color change is this guy gonna go through? There seems to be a universal "I'm jealous" response! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReefSafari Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Beautiful Angel, Congrats Rick....SO hope it doesn't like Carpet Anemones.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted March 26, 2011 Author Share Posted March 26, 2011 Hey Rick. What color change is this guy gonna go through? There seems to be a universal "I'm jealous" response! This one has already changed which was one of the reasons I got it. Based on the size I'm guessing that it hasn't been very long since it changed either. As juveniles they are striped similar to some of the other angels. Here is a link to a picture of one: http://www.reefhotspot.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=1622 Beautiful Angel' date=' Congrats Rick....SO hope it doesn't like Carpet Anemones....[/quote'] I hope so too. I actually have more problems with the RBTA though. Darn thing got my trigger last week which is why I was kind of fish shopping anyway. It would be nice if I could get it to split so it isn't so big. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael7979 Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 Hey Rick. What color change is this guy gonna go through? There seems to be a universal "I'm jealous" response! They look really similar to Korans and other angels that have that pattern as Juvis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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