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You jest but my friend may be getting one.... Thats all I can sayThis one
Humphead Coris Wrasse
It is actually not from the Coris genus (Cheilinus undulatus), but since we're OK with mixing names. DO IT!
I think the diver should be more concerned why that giant fish is looking back over its shoulder.You jest but my friend may be getting one.... Thats all I can say
I think the diver should be more concerned why that giant fish is looking back over its shoulder.
You're certainly not wrong and they definitely need a nickname.Hear, hear!
Stop calling it the yellow "coris" wrasse. Instead call it the yellow "pig" wrasse.
Etymology: Halichoeres: Greek, als, alis = salt + Greek, choiros = pig
ref: Romero, P., 2002. An etymological dictionary of taxonomy. Madrid, unpublished (dictionary resides in a database).
Ergo, Halichoeres are "salt pigs". They certainly act like it!
Yes if the halichoeres is added after the possum wrasse.Would a yellow pig wrasse be okay with my yellow stripe pygmy wrasse?
It's somewhat outrageous that it would be sold to hobbyists.I mean I know this is the nerdiest of rants and no one is really walking into an LFS saying “________ on the internet told me to get a coris wrasse” and then going home with a twin spot coris.
Yep….
It is so pretty as a juvenile though
While at work the other day. .You just described my wife
Yes if the halichoeres is added after the possum wrasse.
Yep...It's somewhat outrageous that it would be sold to hobbyists.
This is the photo that should be shown when selling this fish to someone with a smaller tank (under 180g)
It’s one of the big halichoeres. Don’t know why but the ones that get big are a lot more aggressive. I had similar happen with a Halichoeres hortulanus. I don’t suggest any pig wrasse that get longer then 6”I had a jade wrasse - he grew into a 5inch fish after about 3 years and was stilll growing. Very dominant fish even over tangs, i always had issaues with tankmate agression (2x clowns, tomini and convict tang, coral beauty and pinkface wrasse). Now the monater is gone (had to use fishing hook to catch him) - my tank is the most peaceful ever!
This is Halichoeres chrysus. A small, reef safe, and very peaceful wrasse known for being beautiful, eating pests, and as a good community member.
Credit @JoJosReef
This is Halichoeres chloropterus. A larger and more aggressive wrasse but still fairly reef safe and good for bigger tanks and for some pest management.
Credit @i cant think
These are not Coris wrasse they are Halichoeres wrasse!
Coris wrasse are big, they are not reef safe, and they are not appropriate to most tanks. They will eat your inverts, bully/kill your other fish, and toss your corals around. Here are some of these beasts:
The 16" Coris gaimard is perhaps the most reasonable Coris wrasse.
The 24" Coris formosa is one of the more common species in the trade:
Finally the Coris aygula sure is cute as a juvenile but not so much as a 47" adult!
So please stop calling Halichoeres chrysus the yellow "coris" wrasse, call it the yellow wrasse.
And stop calling Halichoeres chloropterus the green "coris" wrasse, call it the jade wrasse instead.
But you can call Coris gaimard the red "coris" wrasse because that is what it is. Here is my juvenile who i bought knowing what it would become:
So next time someone tells you to get a "Coris" wrasse to solve your pest issue. Hopefully you know not to get a true coris. Get yourself a nice Halichoeres instead. I am talking to you Ryan at BRSTV:
I’ve found it depends greatly on what your tank size is, mines 4’ and that beast is still submissive to the Radiant in the same tank. I’ve also been able to add more wrasses to the tank without all out war so far. Now to hope he doesn’t turn against my word if I have to move the leopard over to add my choati.I had a jade wrasse - he grew into a 5inch fish after about 3 years and was stilll growing. Very dominant fish even over tangs, i always had issues with tankmate agression towards each other (2x clowns, tomini and convict tang, coral beauty and pinkface wrasse). Now the monater is gone (had to use fishing hook to catch him) - my tank is the most peaceful ever!
I still find them to be stunning especially when in a group of 3 or more.Yep...
Just like the pinnatus batfish. Sold as a beautiful little black fish with orange tipped fins. Becomes a massive ugly gray thing.
Come visit the Georgia aquarium then. They have a big school of adults. I still don’t understand their refusal to add pretty fish to that tank but oh well.I still find them to be stunning especially when in a group of 3 or more.
If I had the tank size this fish would be on my list of fish I need.