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[cpschult]

Difference between splendid fairy wrasse and pintail fairy wrasse (cirrhilabrus isosceles?).

Saw a splendid at my lfs, looked a lot like my pintail fairy. Can't find much on them. The same or no?

Thanks!
Chris

 

[eatbreakfast]

Difference between splendid fairy wrasse and pintail fairy wrasse (cirrhilabrus isosceles?).

Saw a splendid at my lfs, looked a lot like my pintail fairy. Can't find much on them. The same or no?

Thanks!
Chris

Same fish, different common names.

 

[cpschult]

Same fish, different common names.

Thanks!

Out of curiosity does this look like it's transitioning into a male? It has more color in it's face and the tail is starting to point more than mine is. Was something like 130$, thought it was a decent deal. Thanks again!

 

[evolved]

Out of curiosity does this look like it's transitioning into a male?

It's a young male.

 

[trido]

Any idea what this little guy is? Sorry for the crappy cell phone pics.
Its lateral line glows white when its swimming away from you.

 

[townjas]

Any idea what this little guy is? Sorry for the crappy cell phone pics.
Its lateral line glows white when its swimming away from you.

I believe that is a Halichoeres biocellotus

 

[trido]

Thanks for the speedy response. You nailed it.

 

[evolved]

I believe that is a Halichoeres biocellotus

Yup, that's correct.

 

[Paul87]

It's C. rubeus. Rubeus is the new name for what used to commonly be known as rubriventralis. The true rubriventralis is limited to the Red Sea and seldom enters the trade.

I hate to question you fish intelligence and I honestly don't think I've even seen an incorrect ID from you, but... How sure are you that it is a C. rubeus? The yellow line and black(ish) on the fins (in person, my flash changes that in the photos) still leaves me wondering. I really hope, but doubt, to have a decent photo of him soon. Here is a better (still not the best) shot of him. I'm never quick enough to catch the flash when I'm actually close to having it focused.

 

[eatbreakfast]

I hate to question you fish intelligence and I honestly don't think I've even seen an incorrect ID from you, but... How sure are you that it is a C. rubeus? The yellow line and black(ish) on the fins (in person, my flash changes that in the photos) still leaves me wondering. I really hope, but doubt, to have a decent photo of him soon. Here is a better (still not the best) shot of him. I'm never quick enough to catch the flash when I'm actually close to having it focused.

It looks like a C. rubeus from the Maldives, but seeing the fins would help to id for sure.

 

[uk-ross]

Can someone confirm ID please?
Not 100% sure...

 

[Squared]

Sold to me as a female filament wrasse, can anyone confirm?

Thinking it is actually a lubbocki wrasse. They had a lot of small females like this, would it be worth to go pick up another one or two? How long would it take to transition to male all by itself?

I have a 40 gallon with the following fish: venustus angel, atrosalarias fuscus (blenny), a pair of blackfoot clowns, valentini puffer, and tricolor anthias, in case this matters.

 

[eatbreakfast]

Can someone confirm ID please?
Not 100% sure...

Looks to be a female in the rubriventralis complex.

Sold to me as a female filament wrasse, can anyone confirm?

Thinking it is actually a lubbocki wrasse. They had a lot of small females like this, would it be worth to go pick up another one or two? How long would it take to transition to male all by itself?

I have a 40 gallon with the following fish: venustus angel, atrosalarias fuscus (blenny), a pair of blackfoot clowns, valentini puffer, and tricolor anthias, in case this matters.

Could be. A correct id on the species level for female flashers is pretty difficult.

 

[evolved]

Can someone confirm ID please?
Not 100% sure...

Yeah, I can't say much more either; but definitely a female in the rubriventralis complex. Maybe kwazulu, but that's far from certain right now.

Sold to me as a female filament wrasse, can anyone confirm?

I feel strongly about it being a female C. pylei.

They had a lot of small females like this, would it be worth to go pick up another one or two? How long would it take to transition to male all by itself?

I wouldn't: https://www.reef2reef.com/ams/pairing-wrasses-thats-not-how-any-of-this-works.3/
Further reading: https://www.reef2reef.com/ams/all-about-reef-safe-wrasses-in-aquaria.28/

 

[Squared]

If it is a pylei than i freaking stole this fish for $16

 

[Paul87]

If it is a pylei than i freaking stole this fish for $16

Indeed! Time will tell, but either way $16 is deal on any of the species mentioned!

 

[uk-ross]

Thanks fellas. Will watch on over the next couple of months and report back. It came in with a Male isosceles and was sold as a pair. Although fish shop did agree it was not a female pintail, fingers crossed whatever she is, she is peaceful...

 

[leahfiish]

Can anybody help me with an ID on this fish?

 

[evolved]

That looks like what's been called, so far, as Darwin's Glow Wrasse. It's in the cyanopleura complex.

 

[leahfiish]

Here's a few more pics. He's pretty shy...

And a video (let me know if it doesn't work)
http://cloud.tapatalk.com/s/5834a73af0c51/20161122_150411.mp4