Yellow Assessor anyone?
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t316
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Originally Posted by Anonome
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Yes, basselet family, it is called a yellow flavissimus. They reign in the great barrier reef. Hard to get a hold of one, and pricey, but, I am glad that I did. Extremely hardy fish, eats anything meaty. Has just started to eat pellets. Mysis shrimp is his favorite though.
Very nice. They must be rare, or like you said...pricey. I have not seen these before. I'm interested in your experience with him.
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Yes, basselet family, it is called a yellow flavissimus. They reign in the great barrier reef. Hard to get a hold of one, and pricey, but, I am glad that I did. Extremely hardy fish, eats anything meaty. Has just started to eat pellets. Mysis shrimp is his favorite though.
Very nice. They must be rare, or like you said...pricey. I have not seen these before. I'm interested in your experience with him.
novahobbies
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does he like to hang upside-down under a rock? I've seen one in the display tank of one of my LFSs, and that's all he does, all day long. Looks kinda funny that way....
a sea k
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I have two yellows (Assessor flavissimus) and a single blue (Assessor macneilli) in a 65.
They are among my favorite fish. I have found mine to be very delicate around more aggressive fish and am surprised yours stay out with the Tangs. Maybe they don't recognize them as a threat. I put a McCosker's wrasse in the tank with them and they hid until I removed the wrasse.
I have found these to be the most difficult of all my fish to photograph but I'll post some of the best crummy pics I have.
They are among my favorite fish. I have found mine to be very delicate around more aggressive fish and am surprised yours stay out with the Tangs. Maybe they don't recognize them as a threat. I put a McCosker's wrasse in the tank with them and they hid until I removed the wrasse.
I have found these to be the most difficult of all my fish to photograph but I'll post some of the best crummy pics I have.
anonome
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Absolutely awesome A sea K....My assessor has been out and in front from the day I got it. He is only hiding when the halides are on, don't think he likes the super bright lighting. But, he can sense when I walk into the room....my fish always think it is feeding time, eventhough I might have fed them just a few minutes earlier. LOL!! He definately has a big dog attitude in such a little package.
I have an opportunity to get a blue one, glad to see you have 3!!! They are definately one of my favorites. Great pics by the way.
I have an opportunity to get a blue one, glad to see you have 3!!! They are definately one of my favorites. Great pics by the way.
a sea k
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Nothing against the Blue but I like my Yellows much more. I'd say pack that 125 with these little guy's if they werent so darned $$$$. Mine are kept under T-5's so its not intense light and there out anytime during the lighting period now that the wrasse has been removed. I added a Eibli dwarf to the tank and they hid for a bit. They have warmed up to him but still a little skiddish. I don't know how to use the PM function but I know where there are some yellows right now, If your interested.
anonome
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I got your pm, not sure I want anymore yellows, but will contact you if I change my mind......this can happen at any time! LOL.
I know what you mean on being pricey...mine was $120, but well worth it. But, I have to admit I had to stop and think pretty hard to invest that kind of money on a fish that small. It is now the most money spent on the size fish. I feel confident on keeping it, I don't consider myself an expert, but definitely not a novice. I am very diligent in water quality care.
I know that they sell them online much cheaper, but I bought it from a very, very, reliable marine store locally that specializes in nothing but marine fish and invertebrate. Everything I have ever gotten from them is still with me today, so I trust them.
I know what you mean on being pricey...mine was $120, but well worth it. But, I have to admit I had to stop and think pretty hard to invest that kind of money on a fish that small. It is now the most money spent on the size fish. I feel confident on keeping it, I don't consider myself an expert, but definitely not a novice. I am very diligent in water quality care.
I know that they sell them online much cheaper, but I bought it from a very, very, reliable marine store locally that specializes in nothing but marine fish and invertebrate. Everything I have ever gotten from them is still with me today, so I trust them.
a sea k
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I'd be happy to help if you need it. It must be great having a LFS like that. I fully understandt how important it is but my LFS leave a little to be desired. I trust one shop but they have difficulty with special orders and the other one is.....well, lets just say not so good. I had these fish on order for over 7 months before I found a source for them.
