Let Me ID Your Wrasse!

SkipperTheSohalTang · Jan 26, 2014

Moon @Einna

SkipperTheSohalTang · Jan 26, 2014

*@Eienna

Eienna · Jan 26, 2014

SkipperTheSohalTang said:
*@Eienna

If you mean the green ones with the blue belly and stripedy head, no, they are not reef-safe. They can also be quite aggressive. I do believe they sleep in the sand, as well.

evolved · Jan 27, 2014

SkipperTheSohalTang said:
Hello, do you know how to tell a male and female Lunar Wrasse apart, also it doesn't dig/borrow?

Thalassoma lunare, correct?

Females are somewhat duller, and typically do not exhibit the yellow coloration in the tail.

But the Thalassoma genus does indeed dig/borrow. They also loves inverts. And the lunare species is typically pretty nasty in temperament once mature. Not something I'd consider for a reef tank.

eatbreakfast · Jan 31, 2014

Here is another wrasse to test your skills.

evolved · Jan 31, 2014

That's not one you see too often in the state; much more frequent in Europe.

Leptojulis cyanopleura (transitioning)

eatbreakfast · Jan 31, 2014

Very good. Its the first Ive seen it offered here.

cpt · Feb 4, 2014

pretty hard to get a clear pic of this lil guy, I have a few ideas on what it could be. What you think

cpt · Feb 4, 2014

My question was answered on another thread, thanks. ladder wrasse

evolved · Feb 4, 2014

Yes, Thalassoma trilobatum. https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/fish-discussion/148225-ladder-wrasse-info.html#post1727705

jporter17 · Feb 4, 2014

evolved · Feb 5, 2014

Tricky, but my wrasse-psyche thinks it's a Paracheilinus bellae from PIA...

Marshall O · Feb 5, 2014

evolved said:
Tricky, but my wrasse-psyche thinks it's a Paracheilinus bellae from PIA...

I missed the picture before, but I would have to agree with you. Looks like she is small enough to fit through the openings in the acclimation box too!

evolved · Feb 5, 2014

^ Psst, note his location.

Marshall O · Feb 5, 2014

evolved said:
^ Psst, note his location.

I can pick up on your hints by now Hunter

By you stating where it was purchased, it gave it all away

I was just agreeing as an impartial onlooker. Looks to be the same size as my female, about 1.5". Mine fit through the bottom openings of the inside box of my "regular size" Reef Gently acclimate box. I am certain she could fit through my 1/4" mesh top on my 125 :/ The 46BF she is in now is 100% sealed up though.