A look back at my Fish collection...
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fo sho... :D
this is my plan as well... :)
- harem of HI Flame wrasses (1 SuperMale; 4-5 females)
- pair of Rhomboids or just a SuperMale
- pair of Lineatus or just a SuperMale
- Male Cebu Pylei
- Male Hooded
- Male Lanceolatus
- Male Rosefascia
can't think of anything else... but I think that should be good for a 120g w/ a monster skimmer... ;)
as for aggression, the best way to introduce these guys is a few at a time... and use a specimen cup for the first few days... I would also QT the newcomers for at least 2-3 weeks to make sure they are eating well... :)
so all these were ones you had in the past but no longer have? some really georgeous fish! so did they all pass away or your get rid of them?
i am picking up a pair of lineatus on friday and am really excited, i hope they do well. :)
i am picking up a pair of lineatus on friday and am really excited, i hope they do well. :)
OP
OP
wow Amanda... congrats on the new acquisitions... :)
yeah, these are wrasses I've had... I found new homes for them when I moved and/or downgraded the past 2-3 years... all I have now is a pair of HI Flame wrasse, which are also going to a new home, hopefully this summer when my bro comes back from the Philippines... hopefully he sets up a 120g + tank for them... :)
oh good i was afraid all of them had died. whew. thats great you found them good homes.
your tank is so georgeous and everything always looks sooooo nice. i could only imagine if you had a big tank! that would be insane :)
your tank is so georgeous and everything always looks sooooo nice. i could only imagine if you had a big tank! that would be insane :)
I love wrasses too!! I really want a pair of Rhomboid. Anyone know where i can find a male and female??
revaltion131
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If you're buying online, I would watch for Diver's Den to come up with a Rhomboid male. They usually seem to last a couple of days on there. For the female, I'd just buy from a site, like Blue Zoo, that sells females.
Marvin, is the very last picture the lanceolatus? It's gorgeous and I don't think I've seen one like it yet.
Marvin, is the very last picture the lanceolatus? It's gorgeous and I don't think I've seen one like it yet.
SaraB
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Sikryd
hmm...Sweet!
Nice looking fish Marvin!
I have some wrasses in my 1st QT, once they switch to the holdover tank I'm going to try and get some pictures.
I can't wait to see if the lineatus' grow into the supermale colors - that is a nice first shot of him you have.
I have some wrasses in my 1st QT, once they switch to the holdover tank I'm going to try and get some pictures.
I can't wait to see if the lineatus' grow into the supermale colors - that is a nice first shot of him you have.
OP
OP
Thanks everyone for the kudos... ever since I explored into this genre, I never looked back... every tank I had since 2005 had a fairy in it... I can never go without them in my tank... one day I'll have a fairy wrasse dominated reef tank... :D
try your LFS... there has been a few LFS in the area that are able to acquire these recently... they do go in spurts so right now might be a good time... sometimes, they are so hard to come by, sometimes, I see them get ordered by LFS and are readily available... same with Lineatus... I've seen a few at LFS and they are really nice size... :)
sorry, I just included the Red Sea 8 Line Flasher wrasse in the mix... it's a flasher wrasse but really resembles fairy wrasses... it's the largest flasher out there and the one that I had was close to 4"... the only person I know that has the Lanceolatus is kigs... check out his tank thread for pics... :)
good luck with your Lineatus... I have a buddy that has 2 in his 180g... he's got one of the best Males I've seen in person, aside from the one I had years ago... I know he bought two young males before and the one just turned really nice, on his way to becoming a SuperMale... the other is still a young male... I wonder if someday it'll revert back to a female...
you can check coral corral. they are my local lfs, where i get everything. they are good about getting rarer fish that are nice and healthy. you can call them at 1-866-773-6561 youd want to talk to pierre or craig.. im sure they would be able to help you out they are very nice to deal with.
im getting a pair of lineatus from them this coming friday. yipee! :)
im getting a pair of lineatus from them this coming friday. yipee! :)
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detguy123
I'm a pain in the wrasse
always love looking at your pics marvin..and i share the same addiction as you i love wrasses both reef safe and non reef safe ones...my new tank is almost there i got most every thing i need just looking for the new lighting for this monster tank and trying to get the fish list down and i will be starting it up..anyways can't wait to see you new tank..and i think that fish list is nice..but you need some sweet flashers as well!!!!!!
reefermadness
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I saw one of these when I picked up my pair of Rhomboids.....It was bought before they could even unpack it. I saw a guy pick four of the 8 specialty wrasse on site. He also bought a Aussie Scotts SM.....One of the nicest fish I ever saw hands down!! Looked much different than the traditional scotts I see...No spot, just insane flourescent colors.
OP
OP
true... and they lose their vibrant coloration in captivity... unless you have a harem... forget that... they'll probably beat up on the rest of the fairies...
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