SDA45 Chasing Todd: the Story of a Dark Angelfish π·ππβοΈπ
Diving shallow waters has its advantages. Shallow water allows more light and brighter colors. The Pimlico Cays in the Exumas are shallow and rocky with plenty of healthy coral, beautiful reef fish and angelfish with attitude. We'll call this beautiful, big, dark angelfish, Todd. Todd was up for the chase. He didn't hide like the other fish, but he did come back to check us out several times. This shallow water dive was beautiful and fun. Every time we tried to cut back the video we found something else we wanted to share. The patreon version has about 5 more minutes of these wondrous coral heads, teaming with life. How many different species do you see on these scattered little coral heads.
We somewhat overpaid for 10' of anchor chain to compliment the rode on Imp's anchor. What a game-changer. We don't need to worry about her drifting while we dive any more, even with the little collapsible anchor we use.
Sit back with a glass of wine, or your equivalent favorite beverage, and enjoy the underwater vibe with us.
All fish names are random. Any resemblance to any person or persons of the same name are purely coincidental and unintentional.
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