rare wrasses

BoB_25 · Apr 29, 2016

Wrasses especially fairy wrasses are my favorite! Looking for a place I can purchase rare wrasses and or possible pairs. Living in Nebraska makes it hard. So I'm looking for a good reputable online place to purchase rare or semi hard to get wrasses. Thanks for any insight.

Labouti Fairy Wrasse Cirrhilabrus laboutei
Hawaiian Flame Fairy Wrasse, Cirrhilabrus jordani
Earl’s Fairy Wrasse, Cirrhilabrus earlei
Johnsoni Fairy Wrasse, Cirrhilabrus johnsoni
Lunatus Fairy Wrasse, Cirrhilabrus lineatus
Pennant Fairy Wrasse, Cirrhilabrus joanallenae
Rhomboid Fairy Wrasse, Cirrhilabrus rhomboidalis
Debelius’ Fairy Wrasse, Cirrhilabrus adornatus
Japanese Pintail Fairy Wrasse Hybrid, Cirrhilabrus cf. lanceolatus
Maritus Flasher Wrasse, Paracheilinus piscilineatus
Tanaka Pygmy Wrasse, Wetmorella tanakai
Diamond-Tail Flasher Wrasse, Paracheilinus attenuatus
Mystery Wrasse, Pseudocheilinus ocellatus

LBehr · Apr 29, 2016

Also from nebraska you didn't specify town. Are you familiar with ruff waters in Omaha they get a lot of higher end wrasses in. I would give them a call. I know they do a little business out west so they may be able to arrange delivery too. I get a lot of coral online but I order most of my fish through them because they have a pretty solid doa policy with their supplier and they make sure it eats before I get it.

BoB_25 · Apr 29, 2016

I have heard of them, never been there....I didn't know they carried live stock, they need a better website!
I live in Papillion.

LBehr · Apr 29, 2016

He does primarily aquarium maintenance so he doesn't keep regular shop hours. If you call or email you can make an appointment and see what they have in stock or they are good about ordering in what you want. They usually have a handful of wrasses in stock. The coolest if seen was they had a Scott's wrasse a while back.

stunreefer · Apr 29, 2016

Nebraska Aquatic Supply is one of the better retailers in the US

They do lots with high end wrasses as the owner is a wrasse nut

shadow1013 · Apr 29, 2016

zoacollector.com They have some great flame wrasse in from time to time. Check their threads here.

LBehr · Apr 29, 2016

stunreefer said:
Nebraska Aquatic Supply is one of the better retailers in the US They do lots with high end wrasses as the owner is a wrasse nut

The last few times I've been in there the tanks were virtually empty. I heard that it was changing hands so maybe it's just part of the transition.

Salty1962 · Apr 29, 2016

shadow1013 said:
zoacollector.com They have some great flame wrasse in from time to time. Check their threads here.

+1, he's the only vendor I've had 100% success with and great prices too. Highly recommend!

ksfulk · Apr 29, 2016

Picturesque Aquatics has really really nice and healthy livestock. Shipping is a little more than some other places, but since they're out of Hawaii, I dont think its overly much. Prices are good on flames, rhomboids and some of the flashers. I picked up pairs and singles and they are all doing great. He has a good guarantee as well.

@Picturesque Aquatics

mr11 · Apr 29, 2016

I just got a POTO conditioned Cirrhilabrus cf. lanceolatus from pieces of the ocean. The fish are conditioned and eating and very healthy. Excellent packaging. He always has a few wrasses coming through. Highly recommend.

Also NY aquatics recently had Diamond tail flashers in but Ive never ordered through them.

johnanddawn · Apr 29, 2016

Zoa collector and divers den are both outstanding
Zoacollector, the shipping isn't bad at all really, and the fish are very reasonably priced and well cared for and top of the line
Dd's reputation is well established. You will pay a bit more but the customer service and warranty makes it worth it