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12-09-2001, 11:05 AM
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Shark
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Snellville, GA
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Anyone ever keep a goldflake angel?
Was curious if anyone has ever kept this species of angel, my LFS had one and before I laid down the money wanted to see what experiece anyone had. I have a 150 gallon system SPS dominated. Any husbandry tips would be appreciated. The LFS has had it for 2 weeks and it is nice and fat. Here is a pic from FFE. The scientific name is Apolemichthys xanthopunctatus. TIA
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12-09-2001, 12:37 PM
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Join Date: Jan 1999
Location: Southern Oregon
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Wow Andy, I have never even had the chance to see a live one. As with most largish angels there are always risks but that is a beauty and not one everone has. It would be a magnificent addition if you go for it. Let us know what happens 
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12-09-2001, 05:11 PM
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Reefer
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: victoria, TX
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Looks like a nice fish...  |
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12-09-2001, 05:18 PM
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Shark
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Snellville, GA
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Unfortunately, I found out it is iffy at best.  I won't risk it, but it is the most beautiful fish I have ever seen and the only one of its kind I have seen in person. Oh well, I can dream of that FOWLR tank one day. |
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12-09-2001, 05:44 PM
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Administrator
Join Date: Jan 1999
Location: Medicine Lake, MN
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It's definately on my list of dream fish. They don't grow as large as the real big angels...and any angel diet with sponges/algae should be good. I think the biggest hurdle would be getting them to eat prepared foods. Very nice fish..i've only seen 1 in person. How much did your LFS want for it??
Brooke
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12-09-2001, 06:16 PM
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Shark
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Snellville, GA
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They wanted $300, but they were having a livestock sale this weekend so it was 25% off. Could have gotten it for $225. I might have done it, if it wasn't Christmas, since we are going out of town for 4-5 days. Don't like leaving new animals in my tank unattended. Especially the ones I am suspicious of.
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12-09-2001, 07:09 PM
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Super Moderator
Join Date: Jan 1999
Location: Southern Oregon
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Yeeeeeeeeeeeeooooooooouuuuuuuuuuucccccccccchhhhhhh hhhhhhhhh, Hehehe at least I don't feel bad about lusting after an Emperator after all these years 
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