The Wrasse Lover's Thread!

[Labridaedicted]

These are two of my fairy wrasses. I also have a lubbocki. In all, I have 4 wrasses; 3 fairy, 1 melanurus.


C. rubrisquamis
A gentle giant in my tank. This fish loves to eat and eats everything. Nori, pellets, frozen, whatever. A little pig.


C. rubriventralis
This guy is the boss of the wrasses. I've had him for at least 2 yrs now. He has recently started displaying his mating colors.

Great shot of the rubriventralis!

 

[erk]

Great shot of the rubriventralis!

Thank you. I waited for awhile and missed many opportunities before I finally took that shot.

 

[MamaLovesHerReefTank]

Over the past year, we have added a few wrasses to our tank. They are quickly becoming a favorite in our tank. Our first, a Bluestreak Cleaner Wrasse - Labroides dimidiatus, we have had since we started in the hobby almost 4 years ago. We now have 5 in our tank. Out of the 5 we have, 3 I am certain of their names. They are Ruby Head Fairy Wrasse - Cirrhilabrus cf cyanopleura, Exquisite Fairy Wrasse - Cirrhilabrus exquisitus and the Bluestreak Cleaner Wrasse - Labroides dimidiatus. We have 2 others that I am not 100% sure of their correct names. One we were told was a yellow coris wrasse but when I search for it online, it's not the same as the pictures. The other we were just told a flasher wrasse. I am posting pics of all but the bluestreak for positive id please. Is there any way to tell if these are male or female?

 

[eatbreakfast]

Over the past year, we have added a few wrasses to our tank. They are quickly becoming a favorite in our tank. Our first, a Bluestreak Cleaner Wrasse - Labroides dimidiatus, we have had since we started in the hobby almost 4 years ago. We now have 5 in our tank. Out of the 5 we have, 3 I am certain of their names. They are Ruby Head Fairy Wrasse - Cirrhilabrus cf cyanopleura, Exquisite Fairy Wrasse - Cirrhilabrus exquisitus and the Bluestreak Cleaner Wrasse - Labroides dimidiatus. We have 2 others that I am not 100% sure of their correct names. One we were told was a yellow coris wrasse but when I search for it online, it's not the same as the pictures. The other we were just told a flasher wrasse. I am posting pics of all but the bluestreak for positive id please. Is there any way to tell if these are male or female?

The top pic is either C. rubeus or C. joanallenae. If the pelvic fins are red, it's rubeus, if they are black it's joanallenae. It is a male regardless of species.

The second pic is definitely H. chrysus. If it has green and orange striping in the face it is male.

The id on the cf. cyanopleura is correct. The exquisite wrasse is an Indian Ocean variant. Both are males.

 

[MamaLovesHerReefTank]

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The top pic is either C. rubeus or C. joanallenae. If the pelvic fins are red, it's rubeus, if they are black it's joanallenae. It is a male regardless of species.

The second pic is definitely H. chrysus. If it has green and orange striping in the face it is male.

The id on the cf. cyanopleura is correct. The exquisite wrasse is an Indian Ocean variant. Both are males.

Thanks for the quick reply. I love my wrasses. When we upgrade to a bigger tank, I will be getting a few more. Their colors are beautiful and it's interesting to watch their colors change depending on the situation.

 

[Daniel@R2R Verified Admin]

These are two of my fairy wrasses. I also have a lubbocki. In all, I have 4 wrasses; 3 fairy, 1 melanurus.


C. rubrisquamis
A gentle giant in my tank. This fish loves to eat and eats everything. Nori, pellets, frozen, whatever. A little pig.


C. rubriventralis
This guy is the boss of the wrasses. I've had him for at least 2 yrs now. He has recently started displaying his mating colors.

Amazing photos!

 

[erk]

Amazing photos!

Thank you. The rubrisquamis wasn't too difficult to photograph, but that rubriventralis gave me some issues. I posted the setup I used to take these images in my tank build thread.

 

[Fringe09]

Hi fellow reefers. I currently have a African Exquisite Fairy wrasse terminal phase male in a 200 gallon (160 display) aquarium.

I want to add a second Fairy wrasse, specifically the Blue Throat Sailfin Hybrid fairy wrasse. Live Aquaria considers the fish peaceful, but the article here has it as aggressive.

What are everyone's thoughts?

 

[eatbreakfast]

Hi fellow reefers. I currently have a African Exquisite Fairy wrasse terminal phase male in a 200 gallon (160 display) aquarium.

I want to add a second Fairy wrasse, specifically the Blue Throat Sailfin Hybrid fairy wrasse. Live Aquaria considers the fish peaceful, but the article here has it as aggressive.

What are everyone's thoughts?

In that size tank they should be fine together.

 

[Fringe09]

In that size tank they should be fine together.

Thanks.

After I wrote that post, Philippines Lunate fairy wrasse terminal phase sale is also available for purchase. What a beautiful fish and considered peaceful. Almost double the price. Not sure what to do now.

 

[eatbreakfast]

Thanks.

After I wrote that post, Philippines Lunate fairy wrasse terminal phase sale is also available for purchase. What a beautiful fish and considered peaceful. Almost double the price. Not sure what to do now.

The lunatus is significantly more peaceful than the blue throat.

 

[leahfiish]

Thanks.

After I wrote that post, Philippines Lunate fairy wrasse terminal phase sale is also available for purchase. What a beautiful fish and considered peaceful. Almost double the price. Not sure what to do now.

Get both

 

[saltyhog]

Get both

I like the way you think!

 

[OrionN]

Here is a thread about this Sailfin/bluethroat Fairy wrasse, a new species:
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2589114

First hand experiences of this species is few and far in between.

 

[OrionN]

There will be quite a few Fairy wrasses for sale at Diver Den today according to the Sneak Peek email

 

[eatbreakfast]

Shhh, not too much attention until 6:05...

 

[Fringe09]

There will be quite a few Fairy wrasses for sale at Diver Den today according to the Sneak Peek email

I have my eye on one....hoping it's not too expensive.

 

[saltyhog]

The one I'm interested in is a flasher. It's about time for one to be available. Let's see who's the fastest on the trigger!

 

[Fringe09]

It's about time for one to be available. Let's see who's the fastest on the trigger!

Logged in. Credit Card on file. Multiple alarms set. [emoji3]

 

[eatbreakfast]

Don't forget there is a 25% off code today too. Should knock a pretty penny off. 2DAY25AQ