Checked Swallowtail Borbonius Anthias
Checked Swallowtail Borbonius Anthias
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Origin: Eastern Asia
Size info:
Size S: approx. < 2.25"
Size M: approx. 2.25 - 3.5"
There once was a fish called Borbonius,
Who lived in waters aquamarineous,
With a bold, stunning hue,
And fins that just flew,
This checked swallowtail was truly glorious!
Fun fact: The Checked Swallowtail Borbonius Anthias is a popular ornamental fish in the aquarium trade for its vibrant blue and orange coloring. It is typically found in the western Indian Ocean and has been known to form tight schools in the open water. Its scientific name, Odontanthias borbonius, is named after the island of Réunion, also known as Bourbon Island.
Odontanthias borbonius (Checked Swallowtail Borbonius Anthias)
The Checked Swallowtail Borbonius Anthias is a stunningly beautiful fish that is popular in the aquarium trade for its vibrant colors and active nature. Here are some cool facts about this fish:
- It has a bright red body with yellow accents and distinctive black markings on its fins.
- It can grow up to 4 inches in length.
- It is found in the Western Indian Ocean, from South Africa to Madagascar, Mauritius, Seychelles, and the Chagos Archipelago.
- It is a shoaling fish and needs to be kept in a group of at least 6 individuals in an aquarium.
- It is a carnivore and should be fed a varied diet of frozen or live seafood.
- It requires a well-maintained aquarium with adequate water flow and pristine water quality.
- It is not recommended for beginners due to its high-maintenance requirements.
- It is a peaceful fish that is compatible with other non-aggressive species.
- It is an active swimmer and adds a lot of movement and color to a reef aquarium.
- It has not been bred in captivity, so all specimens in the trade are caught from the wild.
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
All livestock ordered between Monday and Sunday will ship out the following Tuesday or Wednesday. For example, livestock ordered between Monday the 1st and Sunday the 7th would ship out on Tuesday the 8th or Wednesday the 9th.
For the health and safety of our livestock we only ship on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. We’re unable to hold livestock longer than one week.
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Livestock can be fragile. If your animal does not meet our standards at the time your shipment is being packed, we will notify you and give you a credit toward another piece of livestock. Our goal is to provide you with the healthiest livestock possible, and we’ll do our best to ensure it gets to you safely. Cash refunds are not available for livestock, only credit toward other livestock.
Local pick-up: Our online stocklist may be different than what’s available for in-store pickup. Please call 385-800-6711 for in-store availability. You may order livestock online for local pick-up, and your order will be ready for pick up the following Tuesday or Wednesday after it’s placed.
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