Let Me ID Your Wrasse!

[Rybren]

Thank you Hunter. Any thoughts on also adding a Cirrhilabrus rubrisquamis to the mix?

 

[evolved]

Thank you Hunter. Any thoughts on also adding a Cirrhilabrus rubrisquamis to the mix?

I wouldn't; too much aggression potential for my taste.

 

[Rybren]

I wouldn't; too much aggression potential for my taste.

I suspected as much. Thanks again.

 

[mejiamale]

Ok been trying to figure out this wrasse. Help me please. He don't come out much.

 

[mejiamale]

Sorry couldn't get it to upload on phone. Here he/she is. I want to know the common name as well as latin name thanks again.

 

[eatbreakfast]

It's a male Cirrhilabrus naokoae, Naoko's fairy wrasse.

 

[mejiamale]

Awesome ty. Reef safe?

 

[mejiamale]

Awesome ty. Reef safe?

Male or female?

 

[eatbreakfast]

Awesome ty. Reef safe?

Yes, but need a completely covered tank, they are jumpers.

 

[eatbreakfast]

It's a male..,.

 

[Setlock13]

Sorry if this has already been asked or if this was artificially created and is not a real fish. Any idea on what this fish is? It looks like a wrasse of some sort

 

[eatbreakfast]

Sorry if this has already been asked or if this was artificially created and is not a real fish. Any idea on what this fish is? It looks like a wrasse of some sort

The colors are quite a bit deepened, and a full body shot would help, but it appears to be Coris venusta, male.

 

[evolved]

Coris venusta for sure!
And it's actually the same fish TJ is showing; Terrance used Brad's pics!

 

[Setlock13]

The colors are quite a bit deepened, and a full body shot would help, but it appears to be Coris venusta, male.

Wow beautiful fish and picture. Thanks for your help!

 

[Rutrag]

Can you help ID this flasher?

 

[Rutrag]

And this one...

 

[eatbreakfast]

Can you help ID this flasher?

This is P. filamentosus, the filamented flasher, male.

And this one...

This is a hybrid P. filamentosus x P. flavianalis, male.

 

[CobrahSparkles]

These are labels as Red Leaf Wrasse at my LFS. Can't find anything online about them. And the employee didn't know anything either. I'd like to add one to my reef if possible but I need to know more first.

 

[eatbreakfast]

These are labels as Red Leaf Wrasse at my LFS. Can't find anything online about them. And the employee didn't know anything either. I'd like to add one to my reef if possible but I need to know more first.

It is Cheilinus oxycephalus, also called the red snooty wrasse. They can change their colors quite quickly and dramatically, they can be a little cryptic, but will recognize you quickly. They are peaceful, but may eat small fish and crustaceans. They reach about 6".

 

[Joker79]

Was sold to me as a blue sided fairy wrasse. Is this what it is?