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Labeled Christmas Wrasse, but I know several species are called that... looking to see what species and compatibility with a Melanarus in a 75g

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Labeled Christmas Wrasse, but I know several species are called that... looking to see what species and compatibility with a Melanarus in a 75g

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biocellatus
Compatibility in that size of tank will depend on individual attitudes.
 

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there have been a couple of articles on the various species of Xmas wrasse. The one I have. no pic atm.. is mostly a dusky green color with few lines distal to the pectoral fins and I am looking for photo representations of the various species.. ANyone have a link like this?
 
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Thanks for the Link Hunter... this is a really crappy pic. with my phone.. best I could do

The link I recall recently was different than this one... had several other species.. this matched one I saw better.. gonna have to dig I think. THough, it may be what you described just above.
 
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Thanks for the Link Hunter... this is a really crappy pic. with my phone.. best I could do

The link I recall recently was different than this one... had several other species.. this matched one I saw better.. gonna have to dig I think. THough, it may be what you described just above.
That's biocellatus
 

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I have this little guy meeting his new neighbors in an acclimation box. He was labeled as "Philippines Lunate Fairy Wrasse Initial Phase" (Cirrhilabrus lunatus), however, I was under the impression that Cirrhilabrus lunatus was endemic to Japan (although the Philippines were at the very southern end of their natural range) and that the more common Philippines variant was Cirrhilabrus cf. lunatus.

I'm here to see what the real experts think! Any insight would be most appreciated.

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I have this little guy meeting his new neighbors in an acclimation box. He was labeled as "Philippines Lunate Fairy Wrasse Initial Phase" (Cirrhilabrus lunatus), however, I was under the impression that Cirrhilabrus lunatus was endemic to Japan (although the Philippines were at the very southern end of their natural range) and that the more common Philippines variant was Cirrhilabrus cf. lunatus.

I'm here to see what the real experts think! Any insight would be most appreciated.

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It is the Philippine variant of lunatus. Whether that's actually a separate species is TBD, but I believe it to be. Which is why I do refer to this one as cf. lunatus.
 

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It is the Philippine variant of lunatus. Whether that's actually a separate species is TBD, but I believe it to be. Which is why I do refer to this one as cf. lunatus.

What's the best way to tell the difference between the two during the initial phase? The terminal phase seemingly has a lot more distinct color variation between the two, but seems a lot trickier to me before they hit that stage of development.

Thanks for the reply; I really appreciate you taking the time to share your wealth of knowledge.
 
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What's the best way to tell the difference between the two during the initial phase? The terminal phase seemingly has a lot more distinct color variation between the two, but seems a lot trickier to me before they hit that stage of development.

Thanks for the reply; I really appreciate you taking the time to share your wealth of knowledge.
The purple stipe (cf lunatus) versus the gold bar (lunatus) on the sides.
 

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This picture, in a little bluer light, really show the pattern of the tail of an Halichoeres chrysotaenia . Thanks @evolved . He is also a bit larger than Melanurus wrasse I have see. She is about 5.5 inches at this time.
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This picture, in a little bluer light, really show the pattern of the tail of an Halichoeres chrysotaenia . Thanks @evolved . He is also a bit larger than Melanurus wrasse I have see. She is about 5.5 inches at this time.
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Yup, final answer on that one!
 

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I came across this photo when i was looking through pseudojuloides on Google. I was just wondering if anyone was able to ID the species. Im not sure if it even is a pseudojuloides, but idk enough to tell.



apparently they're being collected now?
 

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Pretty common I'm thinking, some type of fairy, but I have no idea what kind it is. My wife came home with it one day because "it was pretty".

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And as I now want a Mccoskers, I want to make sure it's compatible?
 
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Pretty common I'm thinking, some type of fairy, but I have no idea what kind it is. My wife came home with it one day because "it was pretty".

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And as I now want a Mccoskers, I want to make sure it's compatible?
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Assuming the tank is 55 or larger, should be okay.
 

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Can you ID the pink female wrasse in the video. An online vendor sold me a pintail fairy wrasse (advertised as male) and this is what I got. Excuse the mess, this is right before I did a tank transfer (hybrid TTM).
 
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Can you ID the pink female wrasse in the video. An online vendor sold me a pintail fairy wrasse (advertised as male) and this is what I got. Excuse the mess, this is right before I did a tank transfer (hybrid TTM).

No, sorry; need a clear picture.
80% on C. isosceles, but video leaves uncertainty.
 
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