trying a new fish, & a new to me seller... fingers crossed...

[Innesfan]

The males’ large mouths seem to be used for displaying to each other.

Thanks for this. What a terrific detail.

 

[Back in the fold]

@Innesfan Here is something you may find interesting . Look up www.moaph.org ( The Museum of Aquarium and Pet History ) and then look under the articles archive for an article on “ The William T. Innes Photo Tank “ . The picture you posted of the Crenuchus spilurus made me think of it . The special aquarium that Dr. Innes took his photographs with is still in existence and came from the estate of Dr. Wayne Leibel . There are other Innes articles here too which you may like .

 

[Innesfan]

@Innesfan Here is something you may find interesting . Look up www.moaph.org ( The Museum of Aquarium and Pet History ) and then look under the articles archive for an article on “ The William T. Innes Photo Tank “ . The picture you posted of the Crenuchus spilurus made me think of it . The special aquarium that Dr. Innes took his photographs with is still in existence and came from the estate of Dr. Wayne Leibel . There are other Innes articles here too which you may like .

Oh. I know that site and that article about the Innes photo tank well! Dr. Leibel was gifted that tank by Alan Fletcher who, as you may know, was editor of Innes' magazine, The Aquarium, for quite some time. I corresponded with him for several years. He was in the room where and when it all happened and had stories to tell!

 

[Magnum Man]

not very optimistic with this new to me seller... fish were packaged to ship last night, and not projected to be here, until next Monday, week later... with breathable membrane bags, and insulated packaging, I'm not sure what is possible, but coming from Hawaii, I've not gotten good feelings about this one... I hope I'm surprised...

 

[Magnum Man]

the seller responded back right away, about my concerns...

"We chose a 2-3 day shipping option. it should arrive by thursday or friday. Yes, we understand hawaii shipping options arent the best, but its the only shipping option we have for live fish. Keep me updated on the status"

fingers crossed...

 

[Innesfan]

I ordered from Hawaii twice and both were white knuckle experiences but both also had happy endings, so fingers crossed for you indeed.