Halichoeres pallidus

[Angel_Anthias lover]

Does anyone have any experience with this species, cant find muh info on it, quality marine suggests its agressive but i wouldnt think it would be

 

[mattzang]

hmm fishbase says max size is 10 cm so about 4 inches, looks very similar to the earmuff wrasse. i'm surprised it's not more available

@evolved

 

[WMR]

The majority of halichoeres wrasses are usually rather peaceful, but, if the wholesaler says it's aggressive, I’d kind of err on their side.

 

[lolmatt]

They're in the same complex as the earmuff wrasse h melasmopomus (which I have). Should be very similar temperament to the smaller halichoeres wrasses, with the same requirements.

 

[Pbh-reef]

This article is the only one I’ve ever seen that mentioned pallidus

Pretty in Pink: The Plush Side of Halichoeres

By Lemon TeaYK Wrasses are an undeniable icon with a myriad of species that run the gamut of different genera. Being one of the largest families of marine fish

reefs.com

Doesn’t say much in terms of behavior

 

[lolmatt]

I think some of these lesser known wrasses end up looking pretty boring once acclimated to captive life. Earmuff wrasse for example, while still a beautiful fish, it's not quite as pink as these photos. I suspect h pallidus may end up being a mostly tan fish with highlights of peach pink. It's a fish I'd want to see wysiwyg pictures of before buying.

 

[mattzang]

there's this article too

 

[Angel_Anthias lover]

Thanks for the replies ill check them out.

 

[mort]

No personal experience with the species but I'd be very surprised if it was an aggressive species. I only know of one person to keep one and they said it was no different in care/behaviour/temperament than a H. chrysus. If I ever see one then I will get it.

 

[Angel_Anthias lover]

No personal experience with the species but I'd be very surprised if it was an aggressive species. I only know of one person to keep one and they said it was no different in care/behaviour/temperament than a H. chrysus. If I ever see one then I will get it.

Thanks, if you do get one please share photos, they look very cool

 

[Angel_Anthias lover]

Why isnt it more available or popular?