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The most expensive fish I’ve ever bought!

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 มิ.ย. 2022
  • 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 ปีที่แล้ว +13

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

  • @MrReefBuster
    @MrReefBuster 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @shawtyshort2648
    @shawtyshort2648 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @reefingmedic7537
    @reefingmedic7537 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

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

  • @InappropriateReefer
    @InappropriateReefer 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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? ;-)

  • @desertelephant1863
    @desertelephant1863 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

  • @markdieu
    @markdieu 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @GrahamStephan
    @GrahamStephan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Congratulations!!

  • @richardjordan284
    @richardjordan284 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @tfpjr
    @tfpjr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @fuffoon
    @fuffoon 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @Dan_wiles
    @Dan_wiles 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @heycesa
    @heycesa 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @mormsbie2227
    @mormsbie2227 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @shoe3727
    @shoe3727 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @MrPrentissDJones
    @MrPrentissDJones 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @barbkrienke8400
    @barbkrienke8400 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Congratulations! I’m so happy for you! 😊

  • @fishfreakphil9778
    @fishfreakphil9778 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @reefwithmee
    @reefwithmee 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @i_cant_think8947
    @i_cant_think8947 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @melevsreef
      @melevsreef  2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @godsangryhands4499
    @godsangryhands4499 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Pretty fish! Congrats!

  • @edgarmunoz2108
    @edgarmunoz2108 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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....

  • @sovereignviper90
    @sovereignviper90 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @MogsysAquarium
    @MogsysAquarium 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 🙂

  • @lincolntowns1480
    @lincolntowns1480 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @aarondus
    @aarondus 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @bobbyknox9258
    @bobbyknox9258 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @thetipsycookery8268
    @thetipsycookery8268 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a stunning fish!

  • @damiantosd8720
    @damiantosd8720 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Looks a beauty. Congrats well deserved.

  • @carolcrouch4688
    @carolcrouch4688 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Such a georgeous fish I am so glad you found her

  • @ann53090
    @ann53090 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @philcavallini9657
    @philcavallini9657 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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!

  • @shawnburge4978
    @shawnburge4978 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @clintparsons3989
    @clintparsons3989 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @melevsreef
      @melevsreef  2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @clintparsons3989
      @clintparsons3989 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@melevsreef they should make fish life insurance.

    • @JohnnyLightningV10
      @JohnnyLightningV10 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @melevsreef
      @melevsreef  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@JohnnyLightningV10 What did they cost?

    • @JohnnyLightningV10
      @JohnnyLightningV10 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@melevsreef 10k +++

  • @PracticalReefer
    @PracticalReefer 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @davidcairns1944
    @davidcairns1944 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @buddybonbutt7510
    @buddybonbutt7510 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @boonjabby
    @boonjabby 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @aquaticnstuff7666
    @aquaticnstuff7666 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @fishscale8523
    @fishscale8523 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome! 🔥

  • @eddyortiz8110
    @eddyortiz8110 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @christophernoto
    @christophernoto 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @ericsfishingadventures4433
    @ericsfishingadventures4433 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What a beautiful fish!

  • @metrokatnyc24
    @metrokatnyc24 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @daveonbass79
    @daveonbass79 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So smol and so precious! 💙😍

  • @MrPrentissDJones
    @MrPrentissDJones 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love your story! Keep rocking man!

  • @JakeDogg-RIP
    @JakeDogg-RIP 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Such a pretty fishy mr Melev sir! 😍🥰🐶

  • @MrTheWaterbear
    @MrTheWaterbear ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @daretoreef
    @daretoreef ปีที่แล้ว +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!

  • @Nathan-wn5mc
    @Nathan-wn5mc 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you found my channel!

  • @uselessreefer5208
    @uselessreefer5208 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @squidarcherb9707
    @squidarcherb9707 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beautiful fish. Cant wait for more captive breeding

  • @CoralReefkid
    @CoralReefkid 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the eye candy Marc

  • @PeterFeltersnatch
    @PeterFeltersnatch 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @timh9137
      @timh9137 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @PeterFeltersnatch
      @PeterFeltersnatch 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @marlarki5280
    @marlarki5280 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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!

  • @johnfloydman7735
    @johnfloydman7735 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @melevsreef
      @melevsreef  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Still thinking about the right name.

  • @aquaticnstuff7666
    @aquaticnstuff7666 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice Work Marc

  • @davidreid9973
    @davidreid9973 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Cool fish. Now I want a dwarf angel.

    • @melevsreef
      @melevsreef  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @asantemayo1007
    @asantemayo1007 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Yeah I would definitely grow it out a little first lol

  • @freddysfish2424
    @freddysfish2424 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @tmrvstyle
    @tmrvstyle 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @iamfrommars2000
    @iamfrommars2000 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    enjoy!

  • @walterotiepka1460
    @walterotiepka1460 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @billfrater1948
    @billfrater1948 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    A 4 minute Video, that would have done .

  • @Slide-Loc
    @Slide-Loc 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @bcmmf
    @bcmmf 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    A stunning fish!

  • @Brad.Hobbies
    @Brad.Hobbies 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @johnnyd614
    @johnnyd614 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @stianandreassen3903
    @stianandreassen3903 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Shes beautiful!

  • @mart555rct
    @mart555rct 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow, beautiful fish!

  • @reefrockcritter8943
    @reefrockcritter8943 ปีที่แล้ว +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 🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @4SunnyinMiami2
    @4SunnyinMiami2 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh my gosh it is gorgeous! Congratulations on your long awaited new addition.😁

  • @billssaltwaterheaven
    @billssaltwaterheaven 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cingrats!!!!

  • @alfredwayne6498
    @alfredwayne6498 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @nr1483
    @nr1483 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @melevsreef
      @melevsreef  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Better word choice. Thanks!

  • @Jovatronik
    @Jovatronik 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I googled C. Interruptus and something else came up haha

    • @Alniemi
      @Alniemi 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      LOL I could have never guessed that would come up XD

  • @lalobisek
    @lalobisek 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love your t-shirt 😄

  • @boonjabby
    @boonjabby 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @melevsreef
      @melevsreef  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      LOL I bet you're right!

  • @malinoisnation9392
    @malinoisnation9392 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @wotarush1
    @wotarush1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well done , you got your dream

  • @RogueAquariums
    @RogueAquariums 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a beautiful angel. Congrats Marc! Glad you were finally able to have a highly sought after fish. Hope he stays with you for many years. 👌

  • @karlharrison6544
    @karlharrison6544 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful fish

  • @guidedbyechoes
    @guidedbyechoes 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @bubblerings
    @bubblerings 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @GenRN
    @GenRN 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Coitus interruptus, eh? 🤣

    • @GenRN
      @GenRN 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@melevsreef it is an unfortunately named fish. 😂

  • @oscarmayer5530
    @oscarmayer5530 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Worth it

  • @malinoisnation9392
    @malinoisnation9392 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @PazLeBon
      @PazLeBon 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ;_

  • @SonyEnthusiast
    @SonyEnthusiast 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    @10:48 fish reveal

  • @Heavens-Humanaterian-Army
    @Heavens-Humanaterian-Army 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @aniafish
    @aniafish 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    It’s such a beautiful fish

  • @Wiljuchi
    @Wiljuchi 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lovely fish, won't it nibble all of your corals?

    • @melevsreef
      @melevsreef  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      This one is reef safe, which is why I’ve wanted one for so long. If not properly fed, it may target some LPS coral.

  • @jestronixhanderson9898
    @jestronixhanderson9898 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @frankbarrett6812
    @frankbarrett6812 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

      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 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @melevsreef
      @melevsreef  2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @ldballoon4
    @ldballoon4 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    AWESOME!!!

  • @andrewreed6549
    @andrewreed6549 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What's the price?

  • @joehoffer2112
    @joehoffer2112 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @jenburkholder6541
    @jenburkholder6541 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dude, sweet!