Let Me ID Your Wrasse!

[evolved]

Saw this on FB. I thought this was a possum wrasse, but the markings aren't lining up:

Mystery wrasse (Pseudocheilinus ocellatus)

 

[OrionN]

Not a kind timid fish

 

[Kyl]

Beautiful, but potentially evil.. Thanks Hunter!

 

[HairyGary]

Halichoeres iridis (Radiant wrasse)

Co-exist with H. Chrysus?

 

[evolved]

Co-exist with H. Chrysus?

Shouldn't be a problem

 

[HairyGary]

Shouldn't be a problem

Thanks!

 

[Octane13]

Was purchased as H. melanurus but it has a lot more yellow/gold than other pictures I've seen. Has been difficult to get a clear picture.

 

[OrionN]

I am in the same boat as you. I think we just have to wait a bit until she start to transition. See my wrasse’s pictures last page.

 

[Octane13]

I am in the same boat as you. I think we just have to wait a bit until she start to transition. See my wrasse’s pictures last page.

Your post made me post

 

[eatbreakfast]

Was purchased as H. melanurus but it has a lot more yellow/gold than other pictures I've seen. Has been difficult to get a clear picture.

If you can get a better pic of the anal and caudal fin, that would help.

 

[OrionN]

What about this little one with green mouth?TIA

 

[evolved]

What about this little one with green mouth?TIA

H. melanurus

 

[Octane13]

If you can get a better pic of the anal and caudal fin, that would help.

Best I could get.

 

[Octane13]

After looking further at OrionN's photo his just looks a little more mature than mine

 

[eatbreakfast]

Best I could get.

It's a melanurus.

 

[Kyl]

I believe this is an early transitioning C. Plyei - correct?

 

[evolved]

I believe this is an early transitioning C. Plyei - correct?

Yup, you got it.

 

[Kyl]

Thanks Hunter, my first successful ID for someone on a FB group Shame they're on the aggressive side.

 

[NoWaiAma]

It’s been 3 weeks. But I have now seen every post here. Have enjoyed it. Thank you for taking the time out to help everyone. So much information

 

[RandyT5]

Just picked this guy up and is in quarantine, having a hard time identifying, sorry for crappy pictures, tank doesn't have the greatest lighting and my phone is pretty old.

.....and yes I grow nice aiptasia