Let Me ID Your Wrasse!

[eatbreakfast]

The flasher in the first pics is P. lineopuctatus, while the numbered one is C. cf cyanopleura, number 2 is C. adornatus, and number 3, I cant tell for certain but appears to be a hybrid flasher, if it has what appears to be a somewhat lunate tail, but I could just be seeing things.

 

[Loki]

Thank you!

These don't help with the tail but he decided to not play anymore After snapping these.

I have been told it's a mckossers flasher. (I can't do the Latin names)

 

[Marshall O]

It's definitely a P. angulatus. I couldn't see any dorsal filaments to indicate a hybrid with a P. carpenteri or other Flasher.

 

[evolved]

Yeah, agree on P. angulatus (Royal flasher).

 

[eatbreakfast]

Yeah, you both are probably right. My angulatus is less orange in color than this one, and I didnt even look at the dorsal.

 

[monkiboy]

any luck with this one? was at the baltimore aquarium and this was one of the best of the photos possible as it was a top down only exhibit. thanks for any feedback!

 

[evolved]

Clepticus parrae

 

[monkiboy]

Clepticus parrae

dang, you're right. thank you very much, sir. was it even a challenge? haha

 

[evolved]

Honestly, photographic memory. I knew instantly. I did have to Google to make sure I had the right Latin, though.

 

[monkiboy]

Honestly, photographic memory. I knew instantly. I did have to Google to make sure I had the right Latin, though.

thanks!

 

[nola90]

Any idea? Was from a local fish store. Thought it was a Majorie at first when it came out the bag, but no clue now.

 

[eatbreakfast]

Male C. lubbocki, Cebu variant.

 

[Chef.ryan]

This is a stock photo but a very cool wrasse. Can you tell me about it and if they are common in the trade? Thanks

 

[eatbreakfast]

This is a stock photo but a very cool wrasse. Can you tell me about it and if they are common in the trade? Thanks

The pic is of a male Thalasomma quinquevittatum flashing nuptial colors. They are very common in the trade, but extremely aggressive towards other fish and will attack motile inverts. They are are beautiful fish, but not usually as spectacular as the pic above.

 

[Loki]

Honestly, photographic memory. I knew instantly. I did have to Google to make sure I had the right Latin, though.

You seriously have a eidetic memory?

okay here is one question for you then. I want more wrasses because I am in love with them. What wrasses would be awesome to finish off my collection?
I have these and a yellow coris wrasse.

 

[evolved]

Male C. lubbocki, Cebu variant.

+1

The pic is of a male Thalasomma quinquevittatum flashing nuptial colors. They are very common in the trade, but extremely aggressive towards other fish and will attack motile inverts. They are are beautiful fish, but not usually as spectacular as the pic above.

And to add to that, not a good candidate for a reef tank. A fair addition to a semi aggressive swim tank, however.

You seriously have a eidetic memory?

Perhaps not to the full extent, but pretty darn close.

okay here is one question for you then. I want more wrasses because I am in love with them. What wrasses would be awesome to finish off my collection?
I have these and a yellow coris wrasse.

The C. adornatus (first one) is what concerns me the most. In a 120, right? Are you opposed to a different genera? Many other Halichoeres would work, as would a species of Macropharyngodon, if you're up to that small challenge.

 

[Loki]

I need to update my tank. It's currently a 65. The c adornatus has shown no signs of aggression as of yet. The one that has been the most aggressive is the c cf cyanopleura but that was only for a couple of days with the P. angulatus.

I have an apex that feeds three times a day currently and all the wrasses start hanging out near the spot about 10 minutes before it goes off. It's pretty neat to watch .

What would be the biggest challenge with the leopard wrasses macropharyngodon?

I've tried to read up on everything and to start using Latin names because I've noticed the ones I am getting them as just are not accurate.

 

[Aquaph8]

Biggest challenge with macropharygodon is getting a healthy one in the first place. Other than that it's just a matter of having a decent pod population and a sand bed for them to sleep in. I'd consider 65 gallons the minimum for a leopard or real close to it.

 

[MIKE NY]

Biggest challenge with macropharygodon is getting a healthy one in the first place. Other than that it's just a matter of having a decent pod population and a sand bed for them to sleep in. I'd consider 65 gallons the minimum for a leopard or real close to it.

x2...I place all my finicky wrasses like my Leopards and Tamarins in a QT/acclimation tank to ensure good health and get them eating well before placing them in the DT where they would have to compete for food etc...flashers and fairies are so much easier...LOL

 

[eatbreakfast]

Biggest challenge with macropharygodon is getting a healthy one in the first place. Other than that it's just a matter of having a decent pod population and a sand bed for them to sleep in. I'd consider 65 gallons the minimum for a leopard or real close to it.

Agreed. A big part of this is Macropharyngodon wrasses are susceptible to internal parasites, which affects how much nutrition they get from the food they eat. Couple this with their high metabolic rate and the fact they can get outcompeted by more assertive wrasses makes them tough. But once settled they can be quite hardy.