Abei was found in Indian Ocean(or in Phillipines?) some 12 years ago,right..?.before Pyle and co. discovered it in French Polynesia of Pacific..this fish is closer to us....
also there should be more than 9...as 4 peppermints are heading for USA...one is going to Humaguy from whose thread i took the pictures,a guy(another RC forumer) there buying a pair directly from Rufus too,..and one is heading for NYA...
are these photos from latest expedition...?
i think obtaining Peppermint at this point is like Russian roulette..hit or miss..some won't make it past quarantine even with proper care..
yeah!..i checked the threads and saw they offered Ballina angelfish few months ago. ..that was a red signal...i know they are very reputed and trustworthy in Sinagapore,still offering Ballina...they must have acquired a source even BH would envy...