Tiger Angelfish (Apolemichthys Kingi)

[Indianocean]

I am based in Durban, South Africa and was wondering what guys think of some of our rare fish. I will be posting some of my favorites.

Here is one of my favorites Tiger Angelfish. Due to the rarity of these fish and the extremely difficult condition in finding these fish we have to use rebreather at an average depth of about 30m to 70m (100feet to 300feet) and have to contend with rather large sharks and the South African coast is not called the wild coast for no reason. It takes time and dedication and loads of planning to try and find these fish. An average outing would cost about $300 just to see if we are on the right spot. Very elusive fish. We have found a couple to date.

Your comment would be appreciated.

 

[skene]

Nice patterns however it is an ugly fish. Can't see it being a very popular fish in the trade.

 

[Mattl22]

How big do they get? Look like they could get large!!
Very cool

 

[Indianocean]

Well they have been offered around 5 to 8 Thousand Dollars. Not so ugly now....

 

[skene]

Still ugly...

 

[dacebrown]

8 thou and send it to Africa , I'm sure money will be received buy seller fish will not be delivered .. ( Nigerian email )

 

[Indianocean]

About 20cm long 8 Inches

 

[Indianocean]

This is South Africa not Nigeria. Big difference.

 

[MIKE NY]

It does have a unique color pattern ...there are plenty of people here in the states who have the $ for it just to say they have one...

 

[skene]

It does have a unique color pattern ...there are plenty of people here in the states who have the $ for it just to say they have one...

I'm thinking it would be dollars better spent on a peppermint angelfish... JMO...

I've never been fond of fish that come out of Africa. There are the rare few that while plain, they have a certain unique look which adds variety to a tank.
However I would look elsewhere for prettier species.

 

[dacebrown]

I know that ... Its just I'm protecting my fellow reefer here to be very careful dealing with out of the country guy ..

 

[Indianocean]

It does have a unique color pattern ...there are plenty of people here in the states who have the $ for it just to say they have one...

Here is a picture of the juvenile and the adult.

 

[Indianocean]

Fair call.

 

[Indianocean]

Wait for my other posts of the fish we have in South Africa, i can assure you we have some very beautiful fish.

 

[crox99]

I like the juvi better than the adult......

 

[Mattl22]

Let's see some more ... I always wondered why we only get a few species of fish in this hobby

 

[beastium]

That's a hot fish

 

[tttony]

I like to see new fish , after 30 years keeping salt fish/ I've never seen that one, I do have a chryserius angel

 

[Bry17nyc]

That fish is beautiful and exotic..want to see more

 

[Indianocean]

Rare fish from South Africa

That fish is beautiful and exotic..want to see more

Check out my new thread.