Halichoeres maculipinna?

[BodhiReefer]

Hi I just got the guy for 10 bucks because he was an rehome and I’m curious on what he is? My guess is a juvenile Halichoeres maculipinna but I’m not to sure. Thanks!

 

[HTFish]

Slippery Dick Wrasse?

 

[Nordy]

Interesting, wonder if reef safe? Do I dare ask how big they get?

 

[HTFish]

Interesting, wonder if reef safe? Do I dare ask how big they get?

Lol: 14"

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slippery_dick

 

[BodhiReefer]

Hi I just got the guy for 10 bucks because he was an rehome and I’m curious on what he is? My guess is a juvenile Halichoeres maculipinna but I’m not to sure. Thanks!

 

[HTFish]

He looks great! There’s one on the Top Shelf Aquatics website under WYSIWYG section for $137.!

 

[ReneReef]

Looking at the crescent shaped tail, its not a Halichoeres species.
I would say a Thalassoma species. Not sure which.

Edit: after some googling, my best guess Thalassoma bifasciatum. Younger specimens can be very variable in coloration.

 

[BodhiReefer]

Looking at the crescent shaped tail, its not a Halichoeres species.
I would say a Thalassoma species. Not sure which.

Edit: after some googling, my best guess Thalassoma bifasciatum. Younger specimens can be very variable in coloration.

Thanks for the reply, I’ve been going crazy researching what kind it is but there are so many similarities in juveniles. I’ll guess I’ll just have to wait to see as he matures ha!