Name that wrasse

[RedoubtReef]

Received 2 fish I ordered and one is supposed to be a Solon/Red head/Clown fairy wrasse. It looks much different than every picture I can find online. No black beard around the gill and a spot on the tail. It's a cool looking fish but does not look like any Solon wrasse I've seen. Thoughts??

 

[AZReef13]

Looks like a Cirrhilabrus exquisitus

 

[RedoubtReef]

Looks like a Cirrhilabrus exquisitus

I think you are right.

 

[RedoubtReef]

I reached out to the vendor and he confirmed it was a packing mistake and he'll replace it. I'll have to give him shout once everything is sorted.

 

[AZReef13]

Nice that they are working with you. There is a thread call Wrasse loves thread. great place to talk wrasses...

 

[RedoubtReef]

Nice that they are working with you. There is a thread call Wrasse loves thread. great place to talk wrasses...

Yes, I've seen that. I have plans for a couple more so maybe I'll qualify for the club then:D

 

[MDReefguy]

Definitely an exquisite! Just got one myself, awesome fish

 

[RedoubtReef]

well, I guess I got a 2fer. He is cool looking, family thinks he's great. He's hiding in the diamond goby's hole at the moment. We'll see how that goes.

 

[Reeflix]

I reached out to the vendor and he confirmed it was a packing mistake and he'll replace it. I'll have to give him shout once everything is sorted.

Honestly I would keep it… my absolute fav wrasse, how much did you pay for it?

 

[RedoubtReef]

Honestly I would keep it… my absolute fav wrasse, how much did you pay for it?

Well I guess technically nothing since it is going to be free :beaming-face-with-smiling-eyes: I paid $119 for a Solon wrasse that should ship in about 10 days.

 

[Reefkeepers Archive]

Exquisite wrasse!

 

[AZReef13]

Yes, I've seen that. I have plans for a couple more so maybe I'll qualify for the club then:D

One is all you need then us enablers will help you along.... Im up to 13 Wrasses and want Exquisite wrasse myself

 

[RedoubtReef]

Naoko's and possum wrasse are next on the list after I get my solon.

 

[AZReef13]

Naoko's and possum wrasse are next on the list after I get my solon.

I like it

 

[steveschuerger]

May I suggest a Leopard Wrasse . I’ve got one and a Melanurus . Peaceful and colorful.

 

[RedoubtReef]

May I suggest a Leopard Wrasse . I’ve got one and a Melanurus . Peaceful and colorful.

Great looking fish, a little larger though that what I'd like to stock. Who knows.

 

[AZReef13]

The Exquisite and Solorensis will be the same size at the Blue Star leopard. Also as you keep adding wrasses they need to be feed minimum 2 times per day, 3 or more is preferred. Also ensure you lots of pods in your tank. I supplement regularly

 

[RedoubtReef]

The Exquisite and Solorensis will be the same size at the Blue Star leopard. Also as you keep adding wrasses they need to be feed minimum 2 times per day, 3 or more is preferred. Also ensure you lots of pods in your tank. I supplement regularly

Right, which is why I'm at max on fish that size in my stocking plan.

 

[Reeflix]

Great looking fish, a little larger though that what I'd like to stock. Who knows.

Leopards can be hard to feed frozen as well

 

[ConnorDaReefa]

My leopard wrasse started eating frozen almost immediately. I may have just gotten lucky but I just fed him a mix of live baby brine shrimp and the frozen food for three days, and then switched to just frozen after the third day.