my new baby... AKA The Café

[Nate Chalk]

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Halichoeres chrysus which ever that one is, + halichoeres leucoxanthus. So far, the leu don't mind the new guy.

Nice! That's one I "might" get it I see another in local for a good price. The last one was tiny, skinny, and his jaw looked messed up so I passed on it.

Found this guy I'm watching for too....

Red-Lined Wrasse (Halichoeres biocellatus) | Saltwater Aquarium for Fish Marine Aquariums

www.liveaquaria.com

 

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just keep an eye on your cuc

What CUC?

 

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just keep an eye on your cuc

That was killed by the old melanuras.

 

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That was killed by the old melanuras.

I saw my Mel eat a baby Trochus the other day. He also finally decided Stomatellas are on the menu. Luckily he still hasn't decided the Emerald Crabs are edible.

Speaking of Wrasses, has the Four Spot(Yellow and Purple) transitioned yet? I think the last picture I saw it appeared to be transitioning.

 

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I saw my Mel eat a baby Trochus the other day. He also finally decided Stomatellas are on the menu. Luckily he still hasn't decided the Emerald Crabs are edible.

Speaking of Wrasses, has the Four Spot(Yellow and Purple) transitioned yet? I think the last picture I saw it appeared to be transitioning.

Still forming up the male colors on the face, really pleasant to see. Just can't get that nice close up of him.

 

[Nate Chalk]

Still waiting on the red coris to turn . Still looking clownfish like.

@StatelineReefer predicted may )

 

[Alfie]

That was killed by the old melanuras.

Oh lol sorry about that

 

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Still waiting on the red coris to turn . Still looking clownfish like.

@StatelineReefer predicted may )

Some odd reason, I have never wanted that fish. I've seen them several times and I always say "nope".

 

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I saw my Mel eat a baby Trochus the other day. He also finally decided Stomatellas are on the menu. Luckily he still hasn't decided the Emerald Crabs are edible.

Speaking of Wrasses, has the Four Spot(Yellow and Purple) transitioned yet? I think the last picture I saw it appeared to be transitioning.

I have a handful of baby ceriths in the sump. The only ones who survived the melanurus were the ones who hide in the sand at night and the urchin. I have never seen nerite babies run around. I have 3 left, he did kill 1.

The copperband likes to nip at the snails antenna.

 

[Nate Chalk]

Some odd reason, I have never wanted that fish. I've seen them several times and I always say "nope".

Literally my favorite in the tank. Just a little curious guy inspecting the rocks.

Maybe one day he will be a jerk but for now he is "inspector" by name. Dunno if it's a he tbh yet. That's what's exciting about wrasse)

 

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Literally my favorite in the tank. Just a little curious guy inspecting the rocks.

Maybe one day he will be a jerk but for now he is "inspector" by name. Dunno if it's a he tbh yet. That's what's exciting about wrasse)

Will turn into a he. Not sure what happens in the ocean to keep them female. Once they get into our tanks. They just start going all out male.

 

[Nate Chalk]

Will turn into a he. Not sure what happens in the ocean to keep them female. Once they get into our tanks. They just start going all out male.

But the pretty ones are the females I think. Hmmm.

 

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But the pretty ones are the females I think. Hmmm.

I don't know if females who turn male ever take on the full male apperance. @SaltyT might be the one to ask.

 

[Petcrazyson]

They may take the full on male appearance if needed or it’s near the end of its life span right before it looses its prime. Normally it just shows regular male colors. Noting too fancy but still good looking. Something that may encourage is another Halichoeres, but it also may provoke aggression and you just get an unhappy female red coris.

I don't know if females who turn male ever take on the full male apperance. @SaltyT might be the one to ask.

 

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They may take the full on male appearance if needed or it’s near the end of its life span right before it looses its prime. Normally it just shows regular male colors. Noting too fancy but still good looking. Something that may encourage is another Halichoeres, but it also may provoke aggression and you just get an unhappy female red coris.

He wants to keep it as a female.

 

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The real question is do I need a second Four Spot.....

 

[Nate Chalk]

They may take the full on male appearance if needed or it’s near the end of its life span right before it looses its prime. Normally it just shows regular male colors. Noting too fancy but still good looking. Something that may encourage is another Halichoeres, but it also may provoke aggression and you just get an unhappy female red coris.

Gosh that's so smart. I do plan to get more eventually. This has me wanting to get out to the lfs this week.

 

[Nate Chalk]

The real question is do I need a second Four Spot.....

Yes I'm jealous.

 

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The real question is do I need a second Four Spot.....

I don't know if 2 will mix well. But, if you're like me and are willing to attempt, rehome if needed... yes.