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Centropyge venusta Purple Masked Angelfish Breeding
Centropyge venusta Purple Masked Angelfish Breeding
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Paracentropyge venusta, commonly known as the Purple Masked Angelfish, is a small angelfish. These fish have been placed in several genera over the years, including Holacanthus and Centropyge, as well as a genus of their own, but are now considered by most to be Paracentropyge. Although they only come from a relatively small area around Japan, they show a great deal of variation in pattern. From their caudal fin to the beginning of the dorsal fin, they are always blue with some varying blue markings. In most individuals, this blue extends into the anal fin, and almost every fish has some degree of blue on their head. Their mouth to belly is always yellow, sometimes a little orange-yellow. The area between the head and back half (also sometimes called the crown) shows the greatest variation, making each individual unique. Like all other angelfish, they are hermaphroditic, and the most dominant fish becomes the male when no other male is around. These fish are quite peaceful and can even be shy, so they hardly ever pose a problem.
delivery and shipping
delivery and shipping
- Shipping via UPS Express
- Next working day delivery
- Safely packed in a styrofoam box
Here are the instructions for unpacking and acclimating Berghia snails:
- Berghia snails are specialized feeders that only eat Aiptasia sp. It is important to always have enough Aiptasia for them or to pass them on in a timely manner.
- They are less suitable for larger aquariums with many fish, but if necessary they can be placed in the evening with the lights turned off using the transfer pipette.
- Direct contact between snails and Aiptasia should be avoided as this can lead to the death of the snails. The snails must make contact with the Aiptasia themselves.
- Berghia snails are ideal for controlling Aiptasia in small aquariums with peaceful fish or in separate "treatment aquariums".
- The snails delivered are not yet fully grown and can, if necessary, be fed in a separate aquarium until they reach the desired size.
- To open the Styrofoam box, simply pull on the blue ribbon. The insulated packaging does not need to be removed from the box. Allow the temperatures to equalize for around 10 minutes by placing the unopened transport container in the aquarium.
- Carefully unscrew the white lid anti-clockwise. The transport container may be full of sea water and individual snails may be stuck to the lid. If this happens, place the lid in a small bowl of sea water from the aquarium.
- Use the transfer pipette provided to remove the snails from the container and transfer them to the aquarium. Repeat the process with all snails.
- The insulated box is recyclable and can be disposed of as recyclables or used for other purposes.
- In case of a complaint, we ask for an email on the day of arrival with a photo of the snail in the transport cup for a replacement.
