Biota Multibar Angel

velvetelvis · Jun 22, 2022

I just got a CB multibar from Biota. She's about the size of a quarter and looks perfect. She's already picking at the LR, and doesn't seem bothered by my lyretail damselfish.

What's everyone's experience feeding multibars? Are the Biota juveniles feeding on pellets and frozen like they advertise, or should I be ready to supplement with pods?

hart24601 · Jun 22, 2022

I got one either last week or two weeks ago, I can’t remember exactly but anyway in just a couple hours after arrival it was eating reef nutrition tdo x small pellets and small size thera probiotic pellets.

it’s still eating very well. I have been feeding it several times a day and it eats every time. Helps its in a 10g observation tank and it likes to pick the pellets off the bottom.

velvetelvis · Jun 22, 2022

That's reassuring! I love the look of these angels. They remind me of butterflyfish.

Ryebreadiest · Jun 25, 2022

Absolutely stunning fish. Never would have dreamed these would be available captive bred and eating pellets.

velvetelvis · Jun 27, 2022

A couple of crappy pics... I need to clean the glass!

Andresnyc93 · Jun 27, 2022

velvetelvis said:
A couple of crappy pics... I need to clean the glass!

Looks so tiny and adorable! Please keep updating pictures, might get one of these.

velvetelvis · Jun 27, 2022

There's nothing cuter than a baby angelfish!

VO6 · Jun 30, 2022

Where did you purchase? Directly from biota?
EDIT:
Just saw you could purchase on their website

Oldsman · Jul 2, 2022

Beautiful fish, that would definitely check my angel/ butterfly box with one fish

velvetelvis · Jul 2, 2022

Oldsman said:
Beautiful fish, that would definitely check my angel/ butterfly box with one fish

That's what inspired me to get her! I'm thrilled that she's fat and perky and eating well.

Biota_Marine · Jul 7, 2022

velvetelvis said:
That's what inspired me to get her! I'm thrilled that she's fat and perky and eating well.

How are your fish doing? I remember reading that someone with our Lyretail Damsels said they were dither fish to their Multibar Angelfish. Was that your post? I seem to have lost it but would love to quote it. - Felicia

Ryebreadiest · Jul 17, 2022

Hope they are still thriving!

hart24601 · Jul 17, 2022

Doing well in the DT with the goldflake. Transferred them from the 10g observation tank. Eating pellets in the pic.

revenant · Jul 17, 2022

velvetelvis said:
A couple of crappy pics... I need to clean the glass!

Lol I feel like I say this a lot too.. I need to clean the glass. Hah. Gorgeous little fishy. I wonder if I could add one.. I wonder if my sailfin would freak out.. hmmmm

velvetelvis · Jul 18, 2022

Biota_Marine said:
How are your fish doing? I remember reading that someone with our Lyretail Damsels said they were dither fish to their Multibar Angelfish. Was that your post? I seem to have lost it but would love to quote it. - Felicia

That was me; and they're doing great! Here's a very short video:

Zionas · Jul 18, 2022

Hi this is about your Goldflake Angel but can you snap a better image of it? I want to see if it’s a purebred specimen. This because in my part of the world wholesalers and retailers often don’t know how / can’t / don’t care about distinguishing between purebred Goldflakes and the Goldflake-Flagfin hybrids both of which Bali Aquarich produce. The pure ones are far superior IMO.

If you can give me some better pics I’ll be able to see if your Goldflake has some defining features of the species.

hart24601 · Jul 18, 2022

Zionas said:
Hi this is about your Goldflake Angel but can you snap a better image of it? I want to see if it’s a purebred specimen. This because in my part of the world wholesalers and retailers often don’t know how / can’t / don’t care about distinguishing between purebred Goldflakes and the Goldflake-Flagfin hybrids both of which Bali Aquarich produce. The pure ones are far superior IMO.

If you can give me some better pics I’ll be able to see if your Goldflake has some defining features of the species.

Best pic I have is day I got it. Of course they are quite small so I don’t know if can tell lineage this young.

from RB article “Even at sizes up to 2 inches, differentiating them from regular A. xanthopunctatus are tricky. Hybrid phenotype usually starts becoming apparent only at 3 inches and above, and that’s where the subtle blend of both species can truly be appreciated. “

I doubt this guy is even 2”

Zionas · Jul 19, 2022

I think judging from what I see so far it’s a purebred. How’s it taking to food? Is it picky / any issues?

hart24601 · Jul 19, 2022

Zionas said:
I think judging from what I see so far it’s a purebred. How’s it taking to food? Is it picky / any issues?

It was eating pellets in just a few hours like the Multibar. I bought from biotia directly with it too. It’s much more robust and outgoing than the Multibar right off the bat, also eats quite a bit, enough it’s belly is nice and round.

jaganshi066 · Sep 25, 2022

hart24601 said:
I got one either last week or two weeks ago, I can’t remember exactly but anyway in just a couple hours after arrival it was eating reef nutrition tdo x small pellets and small size thera probiotic pellets.

it’s still eating very well. I have been feeding it several times a day and it eats every time. Helps its in a 10g observation tank and it likes to pick the pellets off the bottom.

Did you get it from biota?