Cirrhilabrus claire; Claire's Fairy Wrasse (Cook Islands)

[Aquaph8]

Doooo iiiiiit. Seriously, just close your eyes and click. Or something.
Yeah, mine's not too far away.

I did that yesterday and spent my whole budget, very happy though.

 

[evolved]

Great looking fish hunter. You are inspiring me to get one I'm tempted to get the one on DD

Thank you.

Not mine, but a good friend who is local to me. I see them all the time and they are stunning. Good luck with yours!!

Ah, then I think I might know who...

Thanks. Yeah, I'm more of a lurker over here. I've been very tempted to purchase the LA DD one as well but am trying to be good. But if they keep on lowering the price I may not be able to resist anymore. Their current price is still very reasonable.

Kinda doubt that price will go any lower.

I did that yesterday and spent my whole budget, very happy though.

Yeah, I saw what you did...

 

[SantaMonicaHelp]

Congrats on your Claire! She's beautiful. I have a pair that was collected by Rufus in Tahiti. My male developed more of a lavender body, while my female has more of a fuchsia body like yours. The male also develops a black border along its dorsal and anal fins.

My male:

The female:

The pair together:

Stunning pair you got there! I am also admiring the white and black fish in the second pic. Can you tell me what kind it is?

~ CI

 

[4FordFamily]

Stunning pair you got there! I am also admiring the white and black fish in the second pic. Can you tell me what kind it is?

~ CI

I believe you're referring to his bandit angelfish?

 

[evolved]

Look closer and you'll see Wayne's CB Genicanthus personatus, but that's a whole other thread in itself!

 

[SantaMonicaHelp]

I believe you're referring to his bandit angelfish?

Yes, thank you.

 

[Breakthecycle2]

Would you happen to know who purchased them from Elos? That's a question I've not been able to answer.
There are some Tahitian ones spattered around the US.

I do. I almost bought them when they had them, but it was my understanding one of them were sold separately although I was told one died so not sure. The other two were sold to someone who's tank was featured in Reef Builders.

 

[Breakthecycle2]

I was just about to pull the trigger on the second one a DD. They lowered the price to 1399, but its gone as of yesterday.

 

[evolved]

I was just about to pull the trigger on the second one a DD. They lowered the price to 1399, but its gone as of yesterday.

And it actually sold this time; not pulled to be re-listed again.

 

[Breakthecycle2]

And it actually sold this time; not pulled to be re-listed again.

Awesome. I really wanted it.

I responded to your earlier question of who purchased them from Elos if you still want to know.

 

[Paul87]

How is this fish doing @evolved? Such a beauty! I only learned about them the other day.

 

[evolved]

How is this fish doing @evolved? Such a beauty! I only learned about them the other day.

It's doing very well; I definitely need to get some new pictures soon.

 

[Wilsoni]

Very beautiful. Does (she<he) have a name?

 

[evolved]

Very beautiful. Does (she<he) have a name?

Of course; it's Clair.

 

[Wilsoni]

:face palm: I should've known... Lol

 

[Wilsoni]

Okay so lets presume you had a pair, what would you name the other?

 

[Wilsoni]

 

[evolved]

Okay so lets presume you had a pair, what would you name the other?

It's name would be Sold.
I don't keep pairs.

Seriously though, I really do call my fish by Latin name.

 

[Wilsoni]

It's name would be Sold.
I don't keep pairs.

Seriously though, I really do call my fish by Latin name.

That's unique. I like that! Haha

 

[Paul87]

It's name would be Sold.
I don't keep pairs.

Seriously though, I really do call my fish by Latin name.

Me as well though I'm sure I mispronounce most of them. lol. Definitely looking forward to some photos of Claire.