Can anyone ID this wrasse for me?

[ocruz]

I ordered this last week as a splendid wrasse but I cant tell what type of wrasse this is.
IMG_0488-2 by Orlando Cruz, on Flickr
IMG_0491 by Orlando Cruz, on Flickr
IMG_0490 by Orlando Cruz, on Flickr

Thanks
Orlando

 

[Salty1962]

Can you get some pics with more white? Guessing from the shots. it looks like it would be a "Halichoeres Claudia: or some call them Christmas Wrasses. I know they're almost impossible to photograph but some white it the pics will help us help you

 

[ocruz]

Thanks
I will try take some better pics tomorrow when I have the lights on. I just want to make sure what it is and if it is reef safe before it makes it to the DT. But I am pretty sure its not a splendid =/.

Thanks

 

[eatbreakfast]

Halichoeres margaritaceus. Will eat motile inverts and gets semi aggressive as it grows.

 

[ocruz]

Thank You!
I will still try post some clearer pics today. But sounds like I will have to ask the local pet store if they will take him.

 

[ocruz]

Here are some better pictures I just took.

IMG_0496 by Orlando Cruz, on Flickr
IMG_0499 by Orlando Cruz, on Flickr

Thanks
Orlando

 

[eatbreakfast]

Yup, H. margaritaceus.

 

[ocruz]

Thank you very much. Now to find someone to take him.