If you’re reading this site you’ve likely heard his name before–John Coppolino, or Copps, is a top notch aquarists with a knack for landing some of the rarest fish available and for growing some impeccably colored corals. He’s also the biggest angelfish lover in the industry and a good friend of mine. A few weeks [...]
If you’re reading this site you’ve likely heard his name before–John Coppolino, or Copps, is a top notch aquarists with a knack for landing some of the rarest fish available and for growing some impeccably colored corals. He’s also the biggest angelfish lover in the industry and a good friend of mine.
A few weeks back I got to see John’s reef in person, along with his scores of other tanks (easily one of the most impressive private rare fish collections in the world). It’s easy to see why Julian Sprung added John’s angel dominated reef to the French release of Kiyoshi Endoh’s Angelfishes of the World. Copps’ reef is equal parts Acropora display and equal parts Angelfish display. If its not the trio of Regal Angels catching your eye, it’s the Collin’s pair, or maybe the large Blueline. But then there is also that fiery red trio of Hawaiian Flame Angels, or those Semis’… oh yeah, and the Joculators!
While there I had the chance to briefly capture John’s main reef display tank with photos and video. The tank is not at its former greatness, as it was when Julian photographed it for Les Poissons-Anges. Since Julians photos, John ripped out many large coral colonies to allow fresh growth. In no time it will be better than ever. Enjoy.
Watch the video in a larger format here.
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