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[emoji23]it don’t look like it’s clean cut down the middle. Will try and see if I can get a pic of it.
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In the mean time one of the Katherine’s and one of the red margin.
How much did you pay for her? I am looking to get one and may go the female route and let her turn into a male.Got a male Isoceles from my LFS yesterday. I've been leaning on a male flame for a while, but the vibrant color contrasts on this fish made me change my plans.
Maybe because ive never seen one in person, but these bad boys are beautiful.
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My LFS had it for $150.
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It would be okay in a large FOWLR tank with a semi-agressive crowd; not suitable for much else.
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It is an artifact of bright lighting, so if you keep them dimly lit it won't happen.
However, once exposed to bright lights, it only takes a couple months for them to darken up.
I have heard some say it is a UV exposure issue, but that cannot be correct as it will happen even under LEDs without any UV. It still could be spectrum related though, but is universal to bright lighting.
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Good to know. Ive had mine for about 3 weeks and I think I can already notice him darkening up a bit. Tank is lit by halides. Was just curious of the time frame people have experienced this happening.
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Why do all your fish look like trout?
So not as vibrant?
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I wouldnt say not as vibrant. His "back" just is darker thats all. Still a great looking fish! I might try and find him a new home though. Just found out I may be moving soon and dont want to risk him in the move.
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Why do all your fish look like trout?
I’ll make room for him.
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Haha I have a feeling there would be a lot of interest in him for sure!!I’ll make room for him.
HairyGary
Why do all your fish look like trout?
Surprisingly!
Mine also started turning dark quickly. Probably a month or two. By the time he was a year or more in the tank he was almost completely black on the top half of his body.
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Why do all your fish look like trout?
To be honest Makes you think about adding on to SPS tank if they darken up.
My Sail-fin Fairy Wrasse. He is more and more colorful each day. Easy fish to keep
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Ok. I really didn’t like wrasses when I first started. Didn’t think I liked the look of any of them.
However, I just got these babies tonight!!! I’m so so excited!! Any advice for QT is welcome. Hoping to do mostly observation. They have a 9x13 glass dish of sand!! That should keep them happy until they get to the main tank!!
I was so excited to post here!!
However, I just got these babies tonight!!! I’m so so excited!! Any advice for QT is welcome. Hoping to do mostly observation. They have a 9x13 glass dish of sand!! That should keep them happy until they get to the main tank!!
I was so excited to post here!!
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