Wrasse id help

[blue2337]

Just picked up this wrasse. At the shop it was mostly white with purple edging around the scales. When I got home and started acclimating it turned to this. They said it was a purple wrasse which I knew was wrong but wanted it. Thanks for your help.

 

[Breakthecycle2]

Red Velvet Fairy Wrasse or people by me call it Rosey Scale Fairy Wrasse.

Scientific name: Cirrhilabrus rubrisquamis

 

[blue2337]

Thats what I thought but wasnt sure. I guess I made out for $38. Thank you.

 

[Breakthecycle2]

Thats what I thought but wasnt sure. I guess I made out for $38. Thank you.

Yeah you did. By me, they go for $100-$200.

 

[evolved]

C. rubrisquamis is correct. Sub-male, and a bit malnourished right now.

 

[blue2337]

I feed the tank a little after putting him in & he ate right away so im hoping he will put on some weight quickly.