A look back at my Fish collection...
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fo sho...
this is my plan as well...
- harem of HI Flame wrasses (1 SuperMale; 4-5 females)
- pair of Rhomboids or just a SuperMale
- pair of Lineatus or just a SuperMale
- Male Cebu Pylei
- Male Hooded
- Male Lanceolatus
- Male Rosefascia
can't think of anything else... but I think that should be good for a 120g w/ a monster skimmer...
as for aggression, the best way to introduce these guys is a few at a time... and use a specimen cup for the first few days... I would also QT the newcomers for at least 2-3 weeks to make sure they are eating well...
so all these were ones you had in the past but no longer have? some really georgeous fish! so did they all pass away or your get rid of them?
i am picking up a pair of lineatus on friday and am really excited, i hope they do well.
i am picking up a pair of lineatus on friday and am really excited, i hope they do well.
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wow Amanda... congrats on the new acquisitions...so all these were ones you had in the past but no longer have? some really georgeous fish! so did they all pass away or your get rid of them?
i am picking up a pair of lineatus on friday and am really excited, i hope they do well.
yeah, these are wrasses I've had... I found new homes for them when I moved and/or downgraded the past 2-3 years... all I have now is a pair of HI Flame wrasse, which are also going to a new home, hopefully this summer when my bro comes back from the Philippines... hopefully he sets up a 120g + tank for them...
oh good i was afraid all of them had died. whew. thats great you found them good homes.
your tank is so georgeous and everything always looks sooooo nice. i could only imagine if you had a big tank! that would be insane
your tank is so georgeous and everything always looks sooooo nice. i could only imagine if you had a big tank! that would be insane
I love wrasses too!! I really want a pair of Rhomboid. Anyone know where i can find a male and female??
revaltion131
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If you're buying online, I would watch for Diver's Den to come up with a Rhomboid male. They usually seem to last a couple of days on there. For the female, I'd just buy from a site, like Blue Zoo, that sells females.
Marvin, is the very last picture the lanceolatus? It's gorgeous and I don't think I've seen one like it yet.
Marvin, is the very last picture the lanceolatus? It's gorgeous and I don't think I've seen one like it yet.
SaraB
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Nice looking fish Marvin!
I have some wrasses in my 1st QT, once they switch to the holdover tank I'm going to try and get some pictures.
I can't wait to see if the lineatus' grow into the supermale colors - that is a nice first shot of him you have.
I have some wrasses in my 1st QT, once they switch to the holdover tank I'm going to try and get some pictures.
I can't wait to see if the lineatus' grow into the supermale colors - that is a nice first shot of him you have.
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Thanks everyone for the kudos... ever since I explored into this genre, I never looked back... every tank I had since 2005 had a fairy in it... I can never go without them in my tank... one day I'll have a fairy wrasse dominated reef tank...
try your LFS... there has been a few LFS in the area that are able to acquire these recently... they do go in spurts so right now might be a good time... sometimes, they are so hard to come by, sometimes, I see them get ordered by LFS and are readily available... same with Lineatus... I've seen a few at LFS and they are really nice size...
sorry, I just included the Red Sea 8 Line Flasher wrasse in the mix... it's a flasher wrasse but really resembles fairy wrasses... it's the largest flasher out there and the one that I had was close to 4"... the only person I know that has the Lanceolatus is kigs... check out his tank thread for pics...
good luck with your Lineatus... I have a buddy that has 2 in his 180g... he's got one of the best Males I've seen in person, aside from the one I had years ago... I know he bought two young males before and the one just turned really nice, on his way to becoming a SuperMale... the other is still a young male... I wonder if someday it'll revert back to a female...
you can check coral corral. they are my local lfs, where i get everything. they are good about getting rarer fish that are nice and healthy. you can call them at 1-866-773-6561 youd want to talk to pierre or craig.. im sure they would be able to help you out they are very nice to deal with.
im getting a pair of lineatus from them this coming friday. yipee!
im getting a pair of lineatus from them this coming friday. yipee!
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detguy123
I'm a pain in the wrasse
always love looking at your pics marvin..and i share the same addiction as you i love wrasses both reef safe and non reef safe ones...my new tank is almost there i got most every thing i need just looking for the new lighting for this monster tank and trying to get the fish list down and i will be starting it up..anyways can't wait to see you new tank..and i think that fish list is nice..but you need some sweet flashers as well!!!!!!
reefermadness
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I saw one of these when I picked up my pair of Rhomboids.....It was bought before they could even unpack it. I saw a guy pick four of the 8 specialty wrasse on site. He also bought a Aussie Scotts SM.....One of the nicest fish I ever saw hands down!! Looked much different than the traditional scotts I see...No spot, just insane flourescent colors.
OP
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true... and they lose their vibrant coloration in captivity... unless you have a harem... forget that... they'll probably beat up on the rest of the fairies...
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