Lemon's butterflyfish dominated reef

[yikai]

i cannot believe my luck.

this is only one of the few handful of female naoko's fairy wrasse in the world. the females are, for some reason, always never caught and are exceptionally rare in the trade. in fact, naoko fairy wrasse was described by tanaka and allen with only the male specimens. the females were only caught after the description.

naoko fairy belongs to the "rubriventralis complex" of fairy wrasses. all of the species within the complex have large pelvic fins and long dorsal fin filaments.

the females all look almost 100% identical, being all red with a few horizontal blue stripes.

but the females of naoko are abit easier to differentiate.

1) naoko is found only in the pacific ocean, while the rest of the rubriventralis species occur mainly in the indian ocean

2) female naoko only have 2 horizontal blue stripe vs 2-3 in females of other species in this complex

3) the slight tinge of black on the pelvic fins indicate either naoko or joanallenae. these 2 are the only species to have black ventral fins. but joanallenae is even rarer and found in the indian ocean.

therefore, this is a female naoko's fairy.

i'm so happy and excited.

as a homage to Dr. tanaka, i'll send the photos to him via e-mail. he co-described this species and named it after his wife. the females are so rare he's not even seen them before

[yikai]

and one of my favourite butterflies.

uncommonly seen.

Chaetodon semeion. the Semeion butterflyfish.

when they are fully grown adults, the forehead is a mesmerizing outrageous metallic sapphire blue!

but for now the warm yellow adds a nice touch.

also look at the sand

DINOFLAGELLATES ARE GONE!! well not exactly, but they are almost gone! i'm very happy

[Digiman]

and one of my favourite butterflies.

uncommonly seen.

Chaetodon semeion. the Semeion butterflyfish.

when they are fully grown adults, the forehead is a mesmerizing outrageous metallic sapphire blue!

but for now the warm yellow adds a nice touch.

also look at the sand

DINOFLAGELLATES ARE GONE!! well not exactly, but they are almost gone! i'm very happy

Congrats on the female naoko. U need to get a male soon!

U bought a semeion??

[screamyourheartout]

show an update of your new purchase anemone

[yikai]

Congrats on the female naoko. U need to get a male soon!

U bought a semeion??

male i wait for irene.

cf male naoko abit too expensive for me.

yes i bought a semeion. u know i like semeion mah. but the ones i see are always way too big (5-6 inches) or way too small (1 inch).

this one is about 2.5 inches and it's perfect size. the yellow is very strong and it's v healthy. nippin on my liverocks and algae. it should start feeding soon.

[yikai]

show an update of your new purchase anemone

why everyone know i buy the anemone!

the "lemon-drop" is not pure yellow. in fact, it gravitates a little towards orange, but it's not entirely orange, and has some yellow. it's quite a strange colour that i cannot describe.

anyway it's very small. i'll wait for it to settle down and open up before i take a photo.

[Digiman]

why everyone know i buy the anemone!

the "lemon-drop" is not pure yellow. in fact, it gravitates a little towards orange, but it's not entirely orange, and has some yellow. it's quite a strange colour that i cannot describe.

anyway it's very small. i'll wait for it to settle down and open up before i take a photo.

Will the anemone hav potential to grow into the real lemon drop?

[yikai]

Will the anemone hav potential to grow into the real lemon drop?

the real real lemondrop? no.

it was too good to be true. it's not as yellow as the real lemondrop.

BUT it can have the potential to be a second grade lemon-drop. slightly oranger but still yellow. but not the same yellow as the real one.

but it's reasonably priced and we'll see how it goes.

this is the REAL lemon-drop BTA. ridiculous and very rare

[Digiman]

this is the REAL lemon-drop BTA. ridiculous and very rare

This piece was sold for USD400 i think, insane colors and price! Golden yellow with green stem, i think i'll bow down if i ever see this anemone here!

[yikai]

This piece was sold for USD400 i think, insane colors and price! Golden yellow with green stem, i think i'll bow down if i ever see this anemone here!

that anemone is crazy. really crazy.

yellow is a v rare colour for anemone. most of the time they are dyed yellow.

here's 2 wild pics of wild yellow magnifica anemone.

terryz where are u? ur new aim.

and of coz another lemon drop BTA. this one is selling for $350 USD.

[vt_snowman87]

lemon, show some pics of ur potential lemondrop!!

i was there before u today.. also didnt see any real lemondrops.. but i must say, many many interesting colours.. got some potential lemons.. too bad i was looking for a particular colour, so i picked something else instead.. haha the btas are all awesome nonetheless!

[Ketchup]

Lemon, congrats on the female naoko fairy wrasse.. you have been talking abt the female for ages!

Show us the yellow anemone leh... Desi very excited liaos!

[yikai]

it's not pure yellow!!

it's orangey-yellow. dont be too excied coz you WILL be dissapointed.

[ambystoma82]

oopps... your anxiety for lemon drop was so high profile after i post the RBTA pics lolx.. every1 curiousity was only a matter of time..

i tink Henry top tank is using LED and the bottom tank is using T5, maybe shld hv compare under the lights 1st...

i duno if it is similar to the bottom right one? i was busy lookin at the cute maroon instead lol..

[ambystoma82]

this lemon is more common to temporary satisfied u lolx..

[Terryz_]

that anemone is crazy. really crazy.

yellow is a v rare colour for anemone. most of the time they are dyed yellow.

here's 2 wild pics of wild yellow magnifica anemone.

terryz where are u? ur new aim.

and of coz another lemon drop BTA. this one is selling for $350 USD.

I WANT THIS MAGNIFICA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ambystoma82]

is this the one u buy?

Because i dont knw u buy from which batch.. lolx..

the most orangish yellow liaoz.z.with pink nimples...which i nearly wanted to buy ytd.. lolx..

[ambystoma82]

http://eddie-coral-adventures.blogspot.com/2008/06/awesome-anemones.html

[yikai]

yes amby i bought that.

omg day 2 and not a single dinoflagellate in sight! yay!

[vt_snowman87]

LEMON.. PICS OF UR LEMON.. :P

[yikai]

LEMON.. PICS OF UR LEMON.. :P

not yet fully expanded lei :}

later in the afternoon

[Ketchup]

i wanna see LEMON colour anemone too!

[ambystoma82]

amazingly i just realise u started a thrend on this exactly 1 yr back.. lol..

perharps another year of patience, your wish will come true..

[vt_snowman87]

amazingly i just realise u started a thrend on this exactly 1 yr back.. lol..

perharps another year of patience, your wish will come true..

lol! but seeing the pics again, the 2nd green one, does look abit like the one i just bought! i believe very soon, true lemondrop will drop on our shores!

sidenote, lemon.. still eagerly awaiting pics of ur OBTA (Orange bta)..

[yikai]

lol! but seeing the pics again, the 2nd green one, does look abit like the one i just bought! i believe very soon, true lemondrop will drop on our shores!

sidenote, lemon.. still eagerly awaiting pics of ur OBTA (Orange bta)..

its v small. only like 50 cent coin size.

and it's hiding under a rock now. have to wait for it to come out :}