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I never went live for with mine, just frozen. If only it were as easy as plopping a frozen cube in a cup. No, I had to get forceps and make the frozen/thawed rat pups do "the zombie dance". Then she'd come out. ~20% chance she'd miss the rat pup and nick my hand--should have gotten longer forceps...
 
WARNING: Content not recommended for snake-sensitive individuals!

I never went live for with mine, just frozen. If only it were as easy as plopping a frozen cube in a cup. No, I had to get forceps and make the frozen/thawed rat pups do "the zombie dance". Then she'd come out. ~20% chance she'd miss the rat pup and nick my hand--should have gotten longer forceps...
That would be great for me. Thanks again for your consideration
 
Would anyone help me identify the wrasse?

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Would anyone help me identify the wrasse?

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It’s hard to tell exactly, can you get a whiter photo?

It looks to be a female of the Filamentosus complex.
 
My first guess would be lubbocki from what I can make of the pic.
The fin shape and overall body shape is incorrect, it also lacks an eyespot which Lubbocki females hold.
As for it possibly being a male, this completely throws any of the lubbocki complex out of the window as most of them are white or purple with very colourful dorsal fins.
 
WARNING: Content not recommended for snake-sensitive individuals!

I never went live for with mine, just frozen. If only it were as easy as plopping a frozen cube in a cup. No, I had to get forceps and make the frozen/thawed rat pups do "the zombie dance". Then she'd come out. ~20% chance she'd miss the rat pup and nick my hand--should have gotten longer forceps...
I learned the hard way with my daughters 4-1/2' savanna monitor lizard putting a frozen rat in the cage. I thought I was faster than it. But when I found my hand totally inside the lizards mouth, I wish I had used tongs.
 
Bringing this conversation back to wrasses, I don't hear much about the Orange Back Fairy Wrasse, Cirrhilabrus aurantidorsalis
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Thoughts on this guy?
My thought is that TSM has one right now. I thought about grabbing it but wasn’t sure how aggressive they can be, or not be. Beautiful wrasse though.
 
Well looks like it is medium aggressive on Hunter's chart. Not risking anything that would pick on my vivien.
Pics of the Viv? That one almost went into my tank :)
 

HOW MUCH DOES A FISH’S FEEDING REQUIREMENTS AFFECT YOUR STOCKING DECISIONS?

  • A lot! - I avoid fish that require frequent or specialized feeding

    Votes: 5 31.3%
  • Quite a bit, but an automatic feeder can change my answer

    Votes: 3 18.8%
  • It depends on whether my nutrient export can handle it

    Votes: 3 18.8%
  • It depends on how badly I want the fish

    Votes: 5 31.3%
  • Not much. I’m willing to adjust my routine

    Votes: 4 25.0%
  • Not at all. Feeding demands don’t limit my stocking choices

    Votes: 3 18.8%
  • I usually learn about the demanding feeding schedule after buying the fish!

    Votes: 1 6.3%
  • I haven’t really considered this before

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • Something else (see my comments in the thread)

    Votes: 0 0.0%
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