We’ve just caught wind that Australian aquarium collectors Cairns Marine captured around 70 Pseudanthias aurulentus Golden Anthias at a depth of around 60m during an expedition last week at Holmes Reef (about 240km east of Cairns). Occurring only occasionally in the trade, these fish usually command a high price and are much sought after. A superb display fish given the right setting and care, this species can nevertheless be challenging to keep, often proving finicky and shy. The company’s sales and logistics manager Julian Baggio said some would be sold in Japan, while others were destined for retailers across Australia.“We’re also taking some to a large aquarium trade show in Germany later next month,’’ he said. Via Cairns Post More: Incoming! Rare Golden Anthias Destined For Interzoo 2014… More:
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