The most expensive fish I’ve ever bought!

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  • Опубліковано 21 сер 2024
  • This stunning fish was on my wishlist for 17 years. It's a 9 month old tank-raised captive-bred C. interruptus, the Japanese Pygmy Angelfish. She hasn't been named yet, but I'll think of something appropriate soon. #iykyk #bucketlist #angelfish (Part 1 of 2)
    Part 2: • Setting up & cycling a...

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  • @captivebredcanada
    @captivebredcanada 2 роки тому +13

    Every part of this story is amazing from your humble beginnings to achieving your dream fish.

  • @MrReefBuster
    @MrReefBuster 2 роки тому +18

    Congrats Marc. I'm really happy for you man. I think this is the most happiest I've seen you in a long time. You deserve it. Keep her happy. You should name her Kaitlyn btw. Since they both make you happy.

  • @InappropriateReefer
    @InappropriateReefer 2 роки тому +14

    Catching up -- that's an amazing looking & rare fish you got -- congrats on the little gem!! If she is going into a new, cooler tank... maybe a Blue Spotted Jawfish could be an option too? ;-)

  • @GrahamStephan
    @GrahamStephan 2 роки тому +8

    Congratulations!!

  • @reefingmedic7537
    @reefingmedic7537 2 роки тому +9

    It’s so nice to have dreams come true! You deserve it Marc! It’s stunning, enjoy!

  • @markdieu
    @markdieu 2 роки тому +7

    Congratulations Marc, I can see your happiness shine right through and it's contagious lol... You deserve it, what a fantastic fish. Happy reefing.

  • @christkallimanis4621
    @christkallimanis4621 2 роки тому +3

    Beautiful fish. You deserve it. You work hard and make sure your animals are well cared for. Look forward to seeing more footage of her beautiful colors.

  • @tfpjr
    @tfpjr 2 роки тому +3

    Congrats Marc! Love seeing good things happen to old time reefers that give back so much! You deserve that beauty. Long live interuptus!

  • @lisadimercurio9473
    @lisadimercurio9473 2 роки тому +2

    She is a beautiful fish for sure. I love Pygmy angels

  • @richardjordan284
    @richardjordan284 2 роки тому +2

    Looking forward to seeing the next one , stunning little angelfish 👌
    Thanks Mark

  • @Dan_wiles
    @Dan_wiles 2 роки тому +2

    This is also one of my top all time favourite fish! Congrats 👏🏻

  • @desertelephant1863
    @desertelephant1863 2 роки тому +6

    PT. 2 - Marc’s dream fish became two of Marc’s dream fish!

  • @shoe3727
    @shoe3727 2 роки тому +3

    cool beautiful fish grats on the fish may it have a happy and long life

  • @shawtyshort2648
    @shawtyshort2648 2 роки тому +3

    That’s so awesome! Adorable how you talked to him too lol

  • @heycesa
    @heycesa 2 роки тому +2

    I'm excited for you!! What a beauty! Glad you went for it!!!!

  • @edgarmunoz2108
    @edgarmunoz2108 2 роки тому +3

    I'm so happy for you seen your video you looked so excited I know that feeling when I get a new fish I really liked....

  • @reefwithmee
    @reefwithmee 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome! Congrats! You deserve all the happiness you can find! It’s a beautiful specimen!

  • @fuffoon
    @fuffoon 2 роки тому +3

    What did I do yesterday? Its all a blur. I went to do a mass frag buy and got distracted by collector's LPS. Intention: Fill the open spaces with twenty or so favia/favites/blasto frags. Actual: Buy 5 psychadelic LPS including an ultra acanthophyllia that cost as much as my German Shepard and absolute orange blastos that I have never seen before.

  • @mormsbie2227
    @mormsbie2227 2 роки тому +3

    Seems so happy and healthy already! Can't wait to see it grow.

  • @barbkrienke8400
    @barbkrienke8400 2 роки тому +2

    Congratulations! I’m so happy for you! 😊

  • @MogsysAquarium
    @MogsysAquarium 2 роки тому +3

    Absolutely stunning fish and very well deserved Marc, just go get everything you want , life is to short to overthink, we are here for a visit so we have to live with no regrets 👍👍👏👏

  • @estonianreefer2851
    @estonianreefer2851 2 роки тому +4

    Beautiful fish. I can't believe the price of it ,wow! I would have been nervous as heck to have this kind of priced fish shipped. Glad everything worked out and all is well 🙂

  • @fishfreakphil9778
    @fishfreakphil9778 2 роки тому +3

    Congratulations on getting the dream fish!! Looking forward to footage!!

  • @thetipsycookery8268
    @thetipsycookery8268 2 роки тому +2

    What a stunning fish!

  • @eddyortiz8110
    @eddyortiz8110 2 роки тому +3

    I'm back. That is gorgeous! I noticed on the pics from your friend that fish had some stripping on the back making me think yours is still in juvenile dress? Still very cool Angel. Congratulations on a special fish it be great if you can get a mate and breed them.🤔🐟💙

    • @melevsreef
      @melevsreef  2 роки тому +1

      Yes. A female juvenile. I think those pictures were of a male, perhaps.

  • @sovereignviper90
    @sovereignviper90 2 роки тому +2

    Even seeing one of my bucket list fish in a bucket is good enough for me now lol

  • @godsangryhands4499
    @godsangryhands4499 2 роки тому +2

    Pretty fish! Congrats!

  • @MrPrentissDJones
    @MrPrentissDJones 2 роки тому +2

    Dude I am so excited for you! That is a beautiful fish 🐠

  • @damiantosd8720
    @damiantosd8720 2 роки тому +2

    Looks a beauty. Congrats well deserved.

  • @ann53090
    @ann53090 2 роки тому +4

    You should name her Caitlin ❤🐠
    I watched this and felt the joy you must have felt opening this box.

  • @fishscale8523
    @fishscale8523 2 роки тому +2

    Awesome! 🔥

  • @philcavallini9657
    @philcavallini9657 2 роки тому +2

    That's awesome brother! Such an amazing little fish! I had an opportunity to buy a joculator a while back but I wasn't situated for such a fish at the time. In any rate, enjoy it and it's great to see a smile on ur face! Good luck!

  • @MrTheWaterbear
    @MrTheWaterbear Рік тому +2

    Woah!
    Almost tempting to set up a breeding tank and trade in some stuff to get a second one, huh? Would be amazing :D

  • @PracticalReefer
    @PracticalReefer 2 роки тому +1

    Very nice fish and well deserved, looking forward to watching it grow in years to come! 😀

  • @PeterFeltersnatch
    @PeterFeltersnatch 2 роки тому +2

    video does this fish no justice. seen one at Cuttle Fish and Corals in Portland Oregon. amazing fish

    • @timh9137
      @timh9137 2 роки тому

      I go to cuttlefish every week they also have the dr suess soapbox fish

    • @PeterFeltersnatch
      @PeterFeltersnatch 2 роки тому

      @@timh9137 on the desk top lol. That is a bad ass fish too

  • @daveonbass79
    @daveonbass79 2 роки тому +1

    So smol and so precious! 💙😍

  • @i_cant_think8947
    @i_cant_think8947 2 роки тому +1

    “Most expensive fish ever”
    The poor peppermint Angel is sat in the corner

    • @melevsreef
      @melevsreef  2 роки тому +2

      "that I've ever bought" -- I'd love to buy a Peppermint Angelfish but I can't swing that one.

    • @i_cant_think8947
      @i_cant_think8947 2 роки тому +1

      @@melevsreef haha, I’d love one too among other angels (Many of which in the genus Genicanthus) Interruptus are stunning as adults though!

  • @boonjabby
    @boonjabby 2 роки тому +1

    Thats a really pretty fish, no wonder you have always wanted it

  • @ericsfishingadventures4433
    @ericsfishingadventures4433 2 роки тому +3

    What a beautiful fish!

  • @reefrockcritter8943
    @reefrockcritter8943 Рік тому +1

    Hope you enjoy your fish . Your channel is very educational. The cheapest fish I have is £1000 gem tang . I also have an Easter island black tang . And a conspic angel fish from lord howe island Australia. I was seriously considering a rare flag fin cross hybrid for £12000 . But I’m investing in a popular restaurant at the moment so I had to take all my strength to control the urge . For now then I’m going to move on to super rare ultra corals £4500 for a frag 🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @bobbyknox9258
    @bobbyknox9258 2 роки тому +2

    Open the box already Marc! 🤣 it was giving me anxiety the longer it was in there!

  • @lincolntowns1480
    @lincolntowns1480 2 роки тому +1

    I admire the patience of not opening the box the second it arrived!!

  • @aquaticnstuff7666
    @aquaticnstuff7666 2 роки тому +2

    dude I put my captive bred file fish in my tank and it died from being overwhelmed by the corals/anemones. My advice is put it in an accilmation container in the tank to prevent it from getting stung by corals and killed immediately.

  • @squidarcherb9707
    @squidarcherb9707 2 роки тому +2

    Beautiful fish. Cant wait for more captive breeding

  • @christophernoto
    @christophernoto 2 роки тому +1

    Great story. Dreams do, sometimes, come true! Congratulations.

  • @shawnburge4978
    @shawnburge4978 2 роки тому +1

    Always nice finally getting things you thought you never would 😎. Cool fish.

  • @carolcrouch4688
    @carolcrouch4688 2 роки тому +1

    Such a georgeous fish I am so glad you found her

  • @aarondus
    @aarondus 2 роки тому +2

    Great to see your journey, Marc. I’m excited to be your fish twin! 🙏🏻

  • @daretoreef
    @daretoreef Рік тому +1

    Congrats man! Thanks freaking awesome. My fish that I have always wanted is an Achilles tang. I can only imagine How happy this must be to get your dream fish! Maybe one day for me. But i just wanted to say im super happy for you!

  • @uselessreefer5208
    @uselessreefer5208 2 роки тому +3

    Marc, you are an amazing person! I love you and your reef.... congrats on the bucket list. BTW I love the "Caitlin's Fish Saver " lid! Do you sell them?

    • @melevsreef
      @melevsreef  2 роки тому +3

      Yes, I can start offering those 2-gallon acclimation bucket covers. That one kind of fell through the cracks with everything that has gone on, but I saved the design I believe.

  • @Nathan-wn5mc
    @Nathan-wn5mc 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome video. This is my first time here but I've been in the Reef hobby on and out since 2016. Love it. Wish I had more money for it. 😆 thanks for sharing.

    • @melevsreef
      @melevsreef  2 роки тому

      Glad you found my channel!

  • @johnfloydman7735
    @johnfloydman7735 2 роки тому +3

    Congratulations on your new fishy 👍👍.. good luck and hope you have many years together 🙏🙏 have you named the fish yet???

    • @melevsreef
      @melevsreef  2 роки тому +2

      Still thinking about the right name.

  • @davidcairns1944
    @davidcairns1944 2 роки тому +1

    That's a stunner.....congrats on getting your dream fish

  • @asantemayo1007
    @asantemayo1007 2 роки тому +2

    Yeah I would definitely grow it out a little first lol

  • @metrokatnyc24
    @metrokatnyc24 2 роки тому +2

    Such a little cute fish. But they have a personality!

  • @billssaltwaterheaven
    @billssaltwaterheaven 2 роки тому +1

    Cingrats!!!!

  • @JakeDogg-RIP
    @JakeDogg-RIP 2 роки тому +1

    Such a pretty fishy mr Melev sir! 😍🥰🐶

  • @stianandreassen3903
    @stianandreassen3903 2 роки тому +1

    Shes beautiful!

  • @bcmmf
    @bcmmf 2 роки тому +2

    A stunning fish!

  • @davidreid9973
    @davidreid9973 2 роки тому +2

    Cool fish. Now I want a dwarf angel.

    • @melevsreef
      @melevsreef  2 роки тому +2

      Oddly enough, it’s bigger than a dwarf. I would think Pygmy would be smaller?

  • @marlarki5280
    @marlarki5280 2 роки тому +2

    Wow, I saw my LFS have a baby interruptus angel(they look pretty plain as babies) recently and never knew they are so expensive!

  • @mart555rct
    @mart555rct 2 роки тому +1

    Wow, beautiful fish!

  • @freddysfish2424
    @freddysfish2424 2 роки тому +1

    I used to wreck my cars also and bought used cars off my Dad for $500. The good old days. Wish I still had my 1988 Toyota Tercel hatch back 4 speed. REAL GAS SAVER.

  • @oscarmayer5530
    @oscarmayer5530 2 роки тому +1

    Worth it

  • @billfrater1948
    @billfrater1948 2 роки тому +2

    A 4 minute Video, that would have done .

  • @MrPrentissDJones
    @MrPrentissDJones 2 роки тому +1

    Love your story! Keep rocking man!

  • @johnnyd614
    @johnnyd614 2 роки тому +1

    You only live once, and who knows how many days left we have. Make the best out of each one, congrats and enjoy!

  • @malinoisnation9392
    @malinoisnation9392 2 роки тому +1

    Beautiful fish! Could you not just grow them bigger in the isolation box and or make a bigger box? Might be easier than another tank unless u can plumb it in easily.

  • @walterotiepka1460
    @walterotiepka1460 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome can tell how excited you are enjoy. I remember years ago I paid 89 dollars for a scotts fairy wrasse and thought that was expensive lol

  • @tmrvstyle
    @tmrvstyle 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome congrats I'm glad my bucket lists are more achievable for me, like a purple tang that I have

  • @alfredwayne6498
    @alfredwayne6498 2 роки тому +1

    I finally pulled the trigger and got rummy nose tetras for my tank. Granted it wasn't 2k but it was a big purchase for my nonexistent fish budget.

  • @iamfrommars2000
    @iamfrommars2000 2 роки тому +1

    enjoy!

  • @karlharrison6544
    @karlharrison6544 2 роки тому +1

    Beautiful fish

  • @nr1483
    @nr1483 2 роки тому +1

    I believe "translucent bag" is the correct description. BTW beautiful fish

    • @melevsreef
      @melevsreef  2 роки тому +1

      Better word choice. Thanks!

  • @aquaticnstuff7666
    @aquaticnstuff7666 2 роки тому +1

    Nice Work Marc

  • @lalobisek
    @lalobisek 2 роки тому +1

    I love your t-shirt 😄

  • @wotarush1
    @wotarush1 2 роки тому +1

    Well done , you got your dream

  • @SonyEnthusiast
    @SonyEnthusiast 2 роки тому +2

    @10:48 fish reveal

  • @Brad.Hobbies
    @Brad.Hobbies 2 роки тому +1

    Amazing fish, Marc. Very glad for you and it is well deserved.
    God bless!

  • @richishere82
    @richishere82 10 місяців тому

    Coral beauty is just as nice 👍

    • @melevsreef
      @melevsreef  10 місяців тому

      I have one in my 400g reef. They do not look similar. This one continues to impress.

  • @aniafish
    @aniafish 2 роки тому

    It’s such a beautiful fish

  • @buddybonbutt7510
    @buddybonbutt7510 2 роки тому

    i personally HATE how live animals are shipped with the same care as other non living things. The driver clearly didn't care.

  • @mohamadalamri7941
    @mohamadalamri7941 2 роки тому +1

    Congratulations!but I want asking you
    Have ever lost any expensive fish 🐠?
    Actually the reef tank looks gambling
    My budget was 250 now I spent more than 1000$

    • @melevsreef
      @melevsreef  Рік тому

      I have lost a few fish I cared about deeply, but nothing this expensive.

  • @CoralReefkid
    @CoralReefkid 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the eye candy Marc

  • @Jovatronik
    @Jovatronik 2 роки тому +2

    I googled C. Interruptus and something else came up haha

    • @Alniemi
      @Alniemi 2 роки тому +1

      LOL I could have never guessed that would come up XD

  • @clintparsons3989
    @clintparsons3989 2 роки тому +2

    I clicked on this video thinking it was a 100K-200k fish lol.

    • @melevsreef
      @melevsreef  2 роки тому

      😆 I do know of $25000 fish, but odds are there are some even more costly.

    • @clintparsons3989
      @clintparsons3989 2 роки тому +1

      @@melevsreef they should make fish life insurance.

    • @JohnnyLightningV10
      @JohnnyLightningV10 2 роки тому

      Yeah this was a waste of time. Seen fresh water KOIs make this look cheap.

    • @melevsreef
      @melevsreef  2 роки тому

      @@JohnnyLightningV10 What did they cost?

    • @JohnnyLightningV10
      @JohnnyLightningV10 2 роки тому +1

      @@melevsreef 10k +++

  • @Slide-Loc
    @Slide-Loc 2 роки тому +2

    It helped my nerves with an unboxing like that already seeing after photos on social media. 🤣
    Exciting to see the new addition in such great condition and the care taken to confirm shipping.
    I did recently add another fish about the same size to my 300 after having in a side tank for a couple of weeks. Interestingly the other fish got over it very quickly since it was so small by comparison and could easily avoid contact in crevices.

  • @NextLevelReefers
    @NextLevelReefers 5 місяців тому

    Interuptus angel needs to be kept below 74 degrees 76 will stress and lower its lifespan they don't mix with warm water reef tanks I miss my Interuptus angel

  • @GenRN
    @GenRN 2 роки тому +1

    I thought the C stood for coitus. I seriously thought it was a joke. 😂
    Anyone else like “hurry up and open the box!!!!”?
    Congratulations on the new addition!

    • @melevsreef
      @melevsreef  2 роки тому +1

      Coitus interruptus, eh? 🤣

    • @GenRN
      @GenRN 2 роки тому +1

      @@melevsreef it is an unfortunately named fish. 😂

  • @guidedbyechoes
    @guidedbyechoes 2 роки тому +1

    What is the average price of this fish? Two arms and a leg?

  • @boonjabby
    @boonjabby 2 роки тому +1

    Found below the surface of the water. Haha !
    Did you know there is more planes in the ocean than submarines in the sky!

  • @frankbarrett6812
    @frankbarrett6812 2 роки тому +1

    As always thanks for all the work you do on these vids. Have you done a vid on power backups? I’m sure you have a whole generator but I’ve just got a small 30 gal.

    • @melevsreef
      @melevsreef  2 роки тому

      I did one in Reef Diary, Day 16. But I want to do that one more detailed in a new video so it can be emulated.

    • @frankbarrett6812
      @frankbarrett6812 2 роки тому

      @@melevsreef thanks, it just seems like there should be some better options for small tanks than generators and computer backups.

    • @melevsreef
      @melevsreef  2 роки тому

      @@frankbarrett6812 I used a UPS (APC 1500) on my 29g to keep the return pump running in a power outage.

  • @ldballoon4
    @ldballoon4 2 роки тому +1

    AWESOME!!!

  • @jenburkholder6541
    @jenburkholder6541 2 роки тому +1

    Dude, sweet!

  • @bubblerings
    @bubblerings 2 роки тому +2

    I hope all the marketers seeing this comment just drop away forever.. 😂
    That fish cost as much as four of my vans.. And I bought it on ten payments of fifty bucks a month from friends of mine. 🍀💫💕
    And, meanwhile, I am happy you could spend money on something you really wanted for all these years..
    I just snorkel and dive, here in Hawaii. So, I get to swim with all the pretty fishes already.. But, I have a brackish 55... with a couple of puffers. 🌴👣🍻
    Aloha. -Scotty on Maui.

  • @Heavens-Humanaterian-Army
    @Heavens-Humanaterian-Army 2 роки тому +1

    just being totaly honest here...I actually still think my coral beauty is just as nice...as is all the tangs angels rabbits and butterfly's.

  • @jestronixhanderson9898
    @jestronixhanderson9898 2 роки тому +1

    People drop 2k on lights or a calc reactor and pack up shop 6 months later. This aint much in the scheme of things over a very long time, congrats! You deserve it.

  • @malinoisnation9392
    @malinoisnation9392 2 роки тому +1

    I know coral sellers that keep their tank at 74-75.

    • @PazLeBon
      @PazLeBon 2 роки тому +1

      less bacteria at lower temps, some corals and fish, these and seahorses for example get bacterial issues at warmer temp which can be fatal. But he knew all that before buying it im sure, you wouldnt wanna change your whol tank temp would ya, send all other fish into winter during summer ;_

  • @joehoffer2112
    @joehoffer2112 2 роки тому +1

    Glad you finally got your dream fish. My question is that you didn’t quarantine. Is this a common practice for you? Did you skip this step because you know the source well enough?

    • @melevsreef
      @melevsreef  2 роки тому +1

      It was raised with siblings in an aquarium, disease free. Then it was shipped to AmongTheReef, who put it in a clean tank with new water for one day, then shipped to me. In this case, nothing was needed. Usually any fish I buy goes through Safety Stop, a two part medicated bath. I have plans to set up a new QT later this summer.

    • @joehoffer2112
      @joehoffer2112 2 роки тому +1

      @@melevsreef thanks for the info. I’ll look into safety stop

  • @jasonschmisek1131
    @jasonschmisek1131 2 роки тому +1

    Congratulations