Name that wrasse

RedoubtReef · Nov 3, 2023

Received 2 fish I ordered and one is supposed to be a Solon/Red head/Clown fairy wrasse. It looks much different than every picture I can find online. No black beard around the gill and a spot on the tail. It's a cool looking fish but does not look like any Solon wrasse I've seen. Thoughts??

AZReef13 · Nov 3, 2023

Looks like a Cirrhilabrus exquisitus

RedoubtReef · Nov 3, 2023

AZReef13 said:
Looks like a Cirrhilabrus exquisitus

I think you are right.

RedoubtReef · Nov 3, 2023

I reached out to the vendor and he confirmed it was a packing mistake and he'll replace it. I'll have to give him shout once everything is sorted.

AZReef13 · Nov 3, 2023

Nice that they are working with you. There is a thread call Wrasse loves thread. great place to talk wrasses...

RedoubtReef · Nov 3, 2023

AZReef13 said:
Nice that they are working with you. There is a thread call Wrasse loves thread. great place to talk wrasses...

Yes, I've seen that. I have plans for a couple more so maybe I'll qualify for the club then

MDReefguy · Nov 3, 2023

Definitely an exquisite! Just got one myself, awesome fish

RedoubtReef · Nov 3, 2023

well, I guess I got a 2fer. He is cool looking, family thinks he's great. He's hiding in the diamond goby's hole at the moment. We'll see how that goes.

Reeflix · Nov 3, 2023

RedoubtReef said:
I reached out to the vendor and he confirmed it was a packing mistake and he'll replace it. I'll have to give him shout once everything is sorted.

Honestly I would keep it… my absolute fav wrasse, how much did you pay for it?

RedoubtReef · Nov 3, 2023

Reeflix said:
Honestly I would keep it… my absolute fav wrasse, how much did you pay for it?

Well I guess technically nothing since it is going to be free

I paid $119 for a Solon wrasse that should ship in about 10 days.

Reefkeepers Archive · Nov 3, 2023

Exquisite wrasse!

AZReef13 · Nov 3, 2023

RedoubtReef said:
Yes, I've seen that. I have plans for a couple more so maybe I'll qualify for the club then

One is all you need then us enablers will help you along.... Im up to 13 Wrasses and want Exquisite wrasse myself

RedoubtReef · Nov 3, 2023

Naoko's and possum wrasse are next on the list after I get my solon.

AZReef13 · Nov 4, 2023

RedoubtReef said:
Naoko's and possum wrasse are next on the list after I get my solon.

I like it

steveschuerger · Nov 4, 2023

May I suggest a Leopard Wrasse . I’ve got one and a Melanurus . Peaceful and colorful.

RedoubtReef · Nov 4, 2023

steveschuerger said:
May I suggest a Leopard Wrasse . I’ve got one and a Melanurus . Peaceful and colorful.

Great looking fish, a little larger though that what I'd like to stock. Who knows.

AZReef13 · Nov 4, 2023

The Exquisite and Solorensis will be the same size at the Blue Star leopard. Also as you keep adding wrasses they need to be feed minimum 2 times per day, 3 or more is preferred. Also ensure you lots of pods in your tank. I supplement regularly

RedoubtReef · Nov 4, 2023

AZReef13 said:
The Exquisite and Solorensis will be the same size at the Blue Star leopard. Also as you keep adding wrasses they need to be feed minimum 2 times per day, 3 or more is preferred. Also ensure you lots of pods in your tank. I supplement regularly

Right, which is why I'm at max on fish that size in my stocking plan.

Reeflix · Nov 4, 2023

RedoubtReef said:
Great looking fish, a little larger though that what I'd like to stock. Who knows.

Leopards can be hard to feed frozen as well

ConnorDaReefa · Nov 4, 2023

My leopard wrasse started eating frozen almost immediately. I may have just gotten lucky but I just fed him a mix of live baby brine shrimp and the frozen food for three days, and then switched to just frozen after the third day.