Aaron,
Thank you for your email. We offer flame angelfish (Centropyge loriculus)
from three distinct areas of collection. There are slight differences in
both coloration and markings of this species based on the location of
collection. Marshall Island Flames are more red in color, with thicker black
bars running vertically down the body. Cook Island Flames are more orange in
coloration with either small black bars, or only a few thin bars running
vertically down the body. Christmas Island Flames are normally a red/orange
coloration with thin black bars running vertically down the body. It is
important to note that these color descriptions are a general guideline, and
please expect variation among each fish.
Cyanide usage is neither prevalent nor used in Cook, Xmas or Marshall
Islands. All of the divers in these locales have been trained to net
collect without the use of chemicals. At this time there are still some
collectors that use sodium cyanide to collect larger angels, triggers, and
some tangs in both the Philippines and Indonesia. As you can see based on
our offerings, we minimize these target species, and focus our efforts on
fish from areas that use nets. Some of these areas include: Fiji, Tonga,
Solomon, Vanuatu, Tahiti, Maldives, East Africa, Australia, Coral Sea,
Hawaii, Red Sea, Xmas, Cook, and Marshall Islands to name a few. If you
notice in our Quick Stats box above the write up for each fish, you will see
the Origin or location of collection.
Once again thank you for your email and please feel free to contact me
directly with any questions that you may have. Take care.
Sincerely,
Kevin Kohen
Director of Live Aquaria
1-715-369-3305 ext. 400
www.liveaquaria.com
www.drsfostersmith.com
