Aphrodite anthias

[Sabellafella]

Look at this gorgeous anthias everyone! A new dream fish that's for sure! Caught in Brazil!

Absolutely breathtaking!
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/2018/09/news-aphrodite-fish-anthias-coral-reefs-brazil/

 

[Leslie Tabor]

Holy moly!!! ;Wideyed;Greedy

 

[Sabellafella]

Holy moly!!! ;Wideyed;Greedy

I want one so bad Lol!

 

[Maritimer]

What was it?

120 meters / 400 feet? Might just be worth the swim . . .

~Bruce

 

[Sabellafella]

What was it?

120 meters / 400 feet? Might just be worth the swim . . .

~Bruce

Very unique fish, id take the swim =)

 

[Leslie Tabor]

Loading up the scuba gear... guess I better take some lessons!;Brb

 

[Reeferguy365]

Omg that's sic!;Woot

 

[GoPitt88]

Wow! Looks like a painting! [emoji7]

 

[reef lover]

;Drool;Drool;Drool

 

[nereefpat]

400 feet down? That's some serious gear and training. I want no part of that. Pretty fish though. Interesting that it's in the Atlantic.

 

[Maritimer]

First of its genus to be found in the Atlantic basin, from what I've read.

~Bruce

 

[User1]

400 feet down? That's some serious gear and training. I want no part of that. Pretty fish though. Interesting that it's in the Atlantic.

Yes, that is some serious gear and training. Rebreather at a minimum... Even then the risk is huge. I've heard a few not making it up from a 230 foot dive in Monterey. I'll stick to recreational/advanced diving and keep her around 114 - 130 and pass on this fish.

 

[shred5]

Pretty but probably from that depth would not do well in a highly lit reef.

 

[Sabellafella]

Pretty but probably from that depth would not do well in a highly lit reef.

It's may fall into the category of something like the borbonius anthias(witch are found from 300 to 1000 feet).. They like the hide, aren't as much light loving either. Also have the decompression issues that come with fish at that depth. Who knows, hopefully they get a full understanding on these fish. Would be a pleasure to see one make it to the hobby.

 

[Murica]

Impressive, that's for sure

 

[BigJohnny]

And for $20,000 it can be yours

 

[code4]

Bruce I will come with you to keep the shark off your back while you get us a few.
Shelley