The Wrasse Lover's Thread!

Tcook · Jan 29, 2023

iLMaRiO said:
any comportamental differences between Leucoxanthus and chrysus?

I believe they are equally docile.

SaltyT · Jan 29, 2023

OrionN said:
C. rubriventralis and C. rubeus are synonyms. with the valid name been C. rubeus according to Fishbase.com.
clarification of Rubeus and Rubriventralis

I disagree. C. Rubriventralis is still a recognized species limited to the Red Sea. I’ve linked the paper on researchgate.net and the Reef Builders article regarding the 2 species that were separated from Rubriventralis.

2016 Rubriventralis

Cirrhilabrus rubeus & C. africanus Are The Two Newest Species of Fairy Wrasse | Reef Builders | The Reef and Saltwater Aquarium Blog

Cirrhilabrus africanus and C. rubeus are the two newest species of fairy wrasses that have been added to this quickly growing genus of reef fish. Descriptions of fairy wrasse species have been fairly…

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OrionN · Jan 29, 2023

SaltyT said:
I disagree. C. Rubriventralis is still a recognized species limited to the Red Sea. I’ve linked the paper on researchgate.net and the Reef Builders article regarding the 2 species that were separated from Rubriventralis.

2016 Rubriventralis

Cirrhilabrus rubeus & C. africanus Are The Two Newest Species of Fairy Wrasse | Reef Builders | The Reef and Saltwater Aquarium Blog

Cirrhilabrus africanus and C. rubeus are the two newest species of fairy wrasses that have been added to this quickly growing genus of reef fish. Descriptions of fairy wrasse species have been fairly…

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@SaltyT
You are right. The name C. rubiventralis is wrong but not C. ribriventralis. I did not read the article throughly and got a little confused.

Slocke · Jan 29, 2023

Well according to my Jetpunk quiz it is a species and I think we can all agree that is the most respected source of wrasse information.

i cant think · Jan 30, 2023

The other thing is about Rubriventralis, that whole complex is still known and called the Rubriventralis complex, if Rubriventralis was no longer a name why do we still call that complex that name?

Also, yes I’m aware the Reef Builder’s article on the Rubriventralis complex is not up to date with various species missing (most notably Hygroxerus, Rubeus and Africanus still being Cf. rubriventralis).

i cant think · Jan 30, 2023

iLMaRiO said:
any comportamental differences between Leucoxanthus and chrysus?

Honestly, a Chrysus is just the Leucoxanthus from wish IMO.
These two are often called Sister Species and generally, their care and aggression is the same, they just have the difference with the yellow and other colour variations.

KassScott · Jan 30, 2023

Fishfreak2009 said:
Pics?

Hahaha. Oops. I thought I attached it?!??
And guess I should have clarified. Non-wrasse but since it will be a wrasse dominant tank this is the jump off point. Lol.

iLMaRiO · Jan 30, 2023

I'm planning for a couple of new wrasses, in addition to the Carpenteri flasher wrasse, are you aware of other species that "flash" or change colors ? I have a carpenteri, the other Paracheilinus are very very similiar to it.

Suggestions ?

iLMaRiO · Jan 30, 2023

i cant think said:
Honestly, a Chrysus is just the Leucoxanthus from wish IMO.
These two are often called Sister Species and generally, their care and aggression is the same, they just have the difference with the yellow and other colour variations.

how many in 400 liters ? 2, 3, 4 ?

iLMaRiO · Jan 31, 2023

whats happening?

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Petcrazyson · Jan 31, 2023

iLMaRiO said:
whats happening?

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The fish is very pale and it seems there is something on it? Like its slime coat was peeling off. It’s at the surface with its mouth out the water so it’s lacking oxygen. @i cant think this is a job for you my friend.

homer1475 · Jan 31, 2023

Looks to be maybe a spinal injury. It's not moving anything past the front fins. The bobbing to me looks to be just from the flow.

#fishmedic

SaltyT · Jan 31, 2023

iLMaRiO said:
whats happening?

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Looks like an advanced case of ich or maybe brook. I recommend posting your video in the fish disease forum so you can get faster help from the fish medics.