The Wrasse Lover's Thread!

[Slocke]

Naoko's Fairy Wrasse(Cirrhilabrus naokoae) Item: CN-112771
$ 549.99

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Male
Medium $ 549.99


What am I missing with Live Aquaria? Never Have I seen this fish in this price range.

Thats so insane. I think I might have seen a few in the 100-150 range at the most expensive shops but most I see are less than $100. I think my first one was $45.

 

[Tcook]

Naoko's Fairy Wrasse(Cirrhilabrus naokoae) Item: CN-112771
$ 549.99

Select Product
Male
Medium $ 549.99


What am I missing with Live Aquaria? Never Have I seen this fish in this price range.

Hit the 9 one too many times

 

[Slocke]

LA works for you? For a week or so now all I've seen on liveaquaria is this:

 

[OrchidMiss]

Naoko's Fairy Wrasse(Cirrhilabrus naokoae) Item: CN-112771
$ 549.99

Select Product
Male
Medium $ 549.99


What am I missing with Live Aquaria? Never Have I seen this fish in this price range.

My LFS has them for $110 USD....

 

[Tcook]

LA works for you? Though for a week or so now all I've seen on liveaquaria is this:

They even messed up their own email! Maybe they don’t want to be contacted?

 

[Cichlid Dad]

Ok, I have a 75 with 40 breeder refugium sump. Stocking as of now copperband, two standard clowns and a bi color Blenny. I have Tampa Bay live sand, so no wrasse that needs sand. My most importantly qualification is must not stress my copperband. Any suggestions on a wrasse?

 

[hexcolor reef]

Went to my LFS and took pics of the wrasse that was there. I became inspired just a little and may be understanding why everyone likes them. I really do like the dragon wrasse, as well as the pink / yellow wrasse

 

[hexcolor reef]

chrysus already said goodnight. Here's Jasmine being her usual beautiful self.

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What type of wrasse is this, very nice

 

[Tcook]

What type of wrasse is this, very nice

M bipartitus Blue star leopard

 

[AZReef13]

Thats so insane. I think I might have seen a few in the 100-150 range at the most expensive shops but most I see are less than $100. I think my first one was $45.

I agree I was wondering if I over looked anything. Crazy

 

[i cant think]

I guess these are better pictures

It looks to me like it’s a female Cirrhilabrus filamentosus. These can be somewhat aggressive when mature, especially towards other fairies and flashers.

 

[i cant think]

Went to my LFS and took pics of the wrasse that was there. I became inspired just a little and may be understanding why everyone likes them. I really do like the dragon wrasse, as well as the pink / yellow wrasse

The pink/yellow wrasse is Cirrhilabrus isosceles - The Pintail Wrasse.

The Dragon Wrasse is unfortunately aggressive and couldn’t be mixed with most common species.

 

[OrchidMiss]

The pink/yellow wrasse is Cirrhilabrus isosceles - The Pintail Wrasse.

The Dragon Wrasse is unfortunately aggressive and couldn’t be mixed with most common species.

If the CBB I want wasn't doing to be my last fish in the 110 *I say that now, as I don't have the eel*.. OR if win a lottery and can upgrade, a dragon is going in with the baddies.
I measured.... I could fit an 8' tank...

 

[Slocke]

 

[thedon986]

Looking for some feedback on my wrasse stocking plan/options. I may not add all these but these are on my “would like to” list. Tank is a 120. Anyone see any conflicts here?

Paracheilinus carpenteri - Carpenter’s flasher
Halichoeres chrysus - yellow coris
Cirrhilabrus aurantidorsalis - orange back fairy
Macropharyngodon meleagris - leopard
Labroides dimidiatus - bluestreak cleaner

 

[Tcook]

Tangs are dumb

 

[Tcook]

Looking for some feedback on my wrasse stocking plan/options. I may not add all these but these are on my “would like to” list. Tank is a 120. Anyone see any conflicts here?

Paracheilinus carpenteri - Carpenter’s flasher
Halichoeres chrysus - yellow coris
Cirrhilabrus aurantidorsalis - orange back fairy
Macropharyngodon meleagris - leopard
Labroides dimidiatus - bluestreak cleaner

The orange back may cause problems. There may be some chasing and in a 4’ tank there isn’t a lot of getaway space. Especially if you plan on getting some of the more peaceful wrasses. And you will. @i cant think @Slocke

 

[todamoon]

It looks to me like it’s a female Cirrhilabrus filamentosus. These can be somewhat aggressive when mature, especially towards other fairies and flashers.

Will it transform from female to male? It is the only wrasse in my tank. Thanks.

 

[jkcoral]

Will it transform from female to male? It is the only wrasse in my tank. Thanks.

Yes, it will end up transitioning to male over time.

 

[Slocke]

Looking for some feedback on my wrasse stocking plan/options. I may not add all these but these are on my “would like to” list. Tank is a 120. Anyone see any conflicts here?

Paracheilinus carpenteri - Carpenter’s flasher
Halichoeres chrysus - yellow coris
Cirrhilabrus aurantidorsalis - orange back fairy
Macropharyngodon meleagris - leopard
Labroides dimidiatus - bluestreak cleaner

Agree with above . On the blue streak cleaner get a captive bred one. Far too many wild caught ones die because they need a lot of other fish and are very difficult to train into aquarium foods. Save some fish and go for captive bred.