All Posts by "Tea Yi Kai"
We wrote about the brand new Cirrhilabrus squirei from the Coral Sea on our last visit to BlueHarbor, and we’re glad that the fish is still around looking healthy as ever. C. squirei recalls the more familiar C. johnsoni in terms of general appearance – long filamentous tail, orangey base color. However the streaks of Read More
The holidays are in full swing and besides being a legal excuse to put on weight, it’s also a time to indulge in a little something extra. All in the spirit of holiday cheer, of course. The fish deities know that as well, and this year, Santa delivered not one, but six of these incredibly Read More
This is the second and final installment to the two part BlueHarbor tour visit. In this article, we visit one of Koji’s customers with perhaps the biggest and most impressive collection of deepwater fish ever. Rare fish aficionados, you do not want to miss this. The visit was initiated when Koji received a call requesting Read More
Centropyge debelius – One of a select few elite and highly sought after mega-rare angelfish that is just as beautiful as it is scarce. Not many Debelius angelfish have entered the trade and only a handful, in the recent years. The deep navy blue coloration of Centropyge debelius as well as the bright yellow tail Read More
The Orange Skunk Clown is very ubiquitous in the trade but word has it that there exist a variation of sorts with a pretty little “cap”. Terry from iBlueWater has recently obtained one such specimen after almost a decade of hearsay of this elusive clownfish. The white cap skunk clown was thought to be a Read More
BlueHarbor is perhaps, one of the more iconic and reputable fish stores in the East and maybe even the world – Renowned for their incredible repertoire of some of the rarest reef fishes, as well as Koji’s incredible knowledge and skill in caring for them, particularly the deepwater species. Corals are also a prominent feature Read More
Cephalopholis igarashiensis, more commonly known as the Neptune Grouper, is a stunning and highly prized deepwater fish that is very rarely almost never encountered in the trade. There are few groupers that can rival the rarity and coloration of this truly spectacular species. Adults are generally more insanely colored but juveniles are just as, if Read More
Here’s a real treat! Terry, who goes by “Zumaboy” on the inter-web has shared with us a truly amazing story. A case of mismatched identity if you must, of a clownfish stuck in the fishy embodiment of a Personifer angelfish! Below is the original story written by Terry describing this unique and utterly curious relationship Read More
“Cirrhilabrus squirei” is a spanking new labrid to be added to the growing list of fairy wrasses species. Collected in the Coral Sea, this ultra gorgeous species pays homage to Cirrhilabrus johnsoni, as well as Cirrhilabrus cf. lanceolatus (The Pintail Fairy Wrasse). ”Cirrhilabrus squirei” has not been officially described but the scientific name has been Read More
Serranus phoebe is an uncommon monochromatic basslet from the deeper waters of the Atlantic. Like many of its cousins, they are hardy and generally bold fishes that adapt very well to aquarium life. S. phoebe is very uncommon with only a few pieces entering the Japanese market, and even fewer pieces to enter the U.S Read More