Borbonius Anthias.....

[BlueTang<3]

Sweet fish, had ours for about 4 years favourite part was he lived upside down most of his life, mine was very bold also great score.

[LoJack]

One of my favourites, I love the look of these guys.

How much $ he set you back? These are typically a very very pricy acquisition aren't they?

[wayner]

Yup - I think they go around $300

[Taipan]

Originally Posted by BlueTang<3

Sweet fish, had ours for about 4 years favourite part was he lived upside down most of his life, mine was very bold also great score.

Borbs love cliffs and overhangs as areas to rest or seek shelter. They also tend to take time to adjust to our bright lighting as they are from deeper waters.

Originally Posted by LoJack

One of my favourites, I love the look of these guys.

How much $ he set you back? These are typically a very very pricy acquisition aren't they?

Originally Posted by wayner

Yup - I think they go around $300

In terms of pricing; it generally depends on the "season". There is a "season" for these fish. Typically end of November to approx. end of March from my understanding. I'm uncertain whether it is the lack of food sources at their natural depths or spawning that brings them a little closer to the surface during this period (which makes them easier to catch).

I've said it before; I'll say it again....hobbyists are VERY fortunate to be in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). We are spoiled with selection and pricing. PMs sent to LoJack and Wayner. I'm uncertain on the rules about posting prices.

[fury165]

Originally Posted by Taipan

I've said it before; I'll say it again....hobbyists are VERY fortunate to be in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). We are spoiled with selection and pricing.

It also pays to know Red who knows people who know people....i've been looking for these for almost three years. Every time they get listed they sell out in no time. But get on one of Red's legendary lists and things happen. This is the result, two healthy Borbs in QT

[Taipan]

Thanks for your kind words. Glad I could help a fellow hobbyist. Very cool pics. Thanks for sharing.

P.S. - It's not necessarily "people who know people".....it's compromising photographs and recordings. jk

[mrhasan]

hmmm...either the reefers in GTA are extremely rich or they just get these fishes for dirt cheap. I wish I could afford a pair

[Taipan]

Originally Posted by wreck

sweet fish!!!

Originally Posted by thmh

Baller status Red!!

Thanks for the compliments everyone. My buddy loves his early Christmas present. I'll be using my refugium to fatten the Borb up a bit and make sure it's eating before passing him onto his new home.

Originally Posted by Magickiwi

Beautiful fish and kinda goofy looking too. I love it!

It is goofy looking. That's part of the attraction I think for people that like them.