What is this fish!!

[bobster911]

Good afternoon fellow reefers, I googled a fairy wrasse the other day to show my friend and this picture came up as a result and was wondering if any of you guys could tell me what it was :) thanks for reading dudes !!

 

[Bryon]

He's a flame wrasse. They're a beautiful fish. I have a mated pair and love them.

 

[bobster911]

Thanks dude :) I shall be getting one as soon as my tank is ready :) don't suppose you know what this one is as well do you ?

 

[Bryon]

A pintail fairy wrasse maybe? Not positive on this one.

 

[eliramos]

whatvever it is is freaking gorgeous!

 

[bobster911]

Exactly what I thought lol , I want it!!!! Hopefully some one who dose know is reading soon!

 

[Marshall O]

Already posted in the ID thread, but here was my response:

That's one you will likely never see in person. It is a C. lanceolatus, a 6"-7" aggressive fish that is basically not available in the hobby. See here for more info: http://reefbuilders.com/2012/02/23/cirrhilabrus-lanceolatus/

Please don't refer to it as a Pintail Fairy Wrasse though! That is a completely different fish although its scientific name causes confusion as its C. cf lanceolatus. It is related to C. lunatus and C. johnsoni; a much smaller and much less aggressive group of Fairy Wrasses. See here for a list of all Fairy Wrasses for your viewing pleasure: The world's fairy wrasses of the genus Cirrhilabrus - Reef Fishes Only - Singapore Reef Club

 

[bobster911]

Yeah dude thanks . I missed that thread when I posted my first picture up

 

[Marshall O]

And since I am nice, and you seem to be new to wrasses, here is a great thread that gives details on the reef safe genus', and info on the species available in the hobby: All About Reef Safe Wrasses - 3reef Reef Aquarium Forum

 

[bobster911]

Thanks dude ^.^ much appreciated

 

[Emerdog]

Flame wrasse very beautiful

 

[bobster911]

I agree, think I'm going to make it the first fish I put in my new tank

 

[Emerdog]

My dad gave me one for Christmas

 

[bobster911]

Lucky git lol, how much do they usually go for price wise?

 

[Emerdog]

Mine was on sale for $25.00

 

[bobster911]

About £15 for me then roughly

 

[tyler1503]

I've seen flame wrasses for sale for $300 AUD :(

 

[bobster911]

Wow dude that's a bit of a blow , especially if something decides to eat it

 

[Dashiki]

Already posted in the ID thread, but here was my response:

That's one you will likely never see in person. It is a C. lanceolatus, a 6"-7" aggressive fish that is basically not available in the hobby. See here for more info: http://reefbuilders.com/2012/02/23/cirrhilabrus-lanceolatus/

Please don't refer to it as a Pintail Fairy Wrasse though! That is a completely different fish although its scientific name causes confusion as its C. cf lanceolatus. It is related to C. lunatus and C. johnsoni; a much smaller and much less aggressive group of Fairy Wrasses. See here for a list of all Fairy Wrasses for your viewing pleasure: The world's fairy wrasses of the genus Cirrhilabrus - Reef Fishes Only - Singapore Reef Club

Please don't take this the wrong way. How and when did you become so knowledgeable about all things wrasse? you seem to come out of no where with a lot of knowledge. I'm impressed. you are local to me I have seen you on the BRS boards too. I love the diamond tail in your avatar.

 

[Dashiki]

if you are looking to purchase a pin tail (lanceolatus) nyaquatic has them

Pin Tail Fairy Wrasse (CIrrhilabrus cf Lanceolatus)