reefjunkie42
Wrasse junkie
I just placed an order for a pair of the amazing wrasse this morning! I will show post pics as soon as i receive them. Im so excited!!!:beer:
8 line flasher wrasse
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nanoreefer1000
Active member
Sounds great! Where'd you get them?
reefjunkie42
Wrasse junkie
Nya
reefjunkie42
Wrasse junkie
sexxxy!! looks like a male tho? I thought they were all females, then again i have no experience with these fish at all.
reefjunkie42
Wrasse junkie
yea when i ordered there were no males on there yet.
reefjunkie42
Wrasse junkie
how many did you pick up?
nanoreefer1000
Active member
http://www.liveaquaria.com/diversden/ItemDisplay.cfm?c=2733+3&ddid=140425
I thought it would be a good idea to bring these up:blown:
I thought it would be a good idea to bring these up:blown:
Big E
Premium Member
OMG..................highway robbery at it's best. People that buy these fish at those prices are gonna be sorry.
A few years ago my LFS had like 20 of the males in a tank & the were maybe $50. I understand certain Red Sea fish haven't been available recently, but I think it would smart to be patient right now.
A few years ago my LFS had like 20 of the males in a tank & the were maybe $50. I understand certain Red Sea fish haven't been available recently, but I think it would smart to be patient right now.
aquaph8
Love The Fish
I thought they would be more considering how scarce they've been for a while. I think the demand is high enough now that you'll never see them $50 again. Look at what some of these other wrasses are going for. This hobby changed way too much in the last few years. Prices are high but it seems like were getting a lot healthier fish these days too. Worth the price their charging? Maybe not, I dont know but awesome fish either way.
reefjunkie42
Wrasse junkie
The collection methods used to get many of these fish to us are the reasons for the price being so high, and by the way that male johnsoni is rediculess! What colors. If you know anything about wrasses you recognize 200 as a Good deal for a fish that hasnet been for sale in years. IMO price is pertinent to the buyer, what someone thinks is alot to one could be not as much to others. In all to each is own and I love wrasses 
The collection methods used to get many of these fish to us are the reasons for the price being so high, and by the way that male johnsoni is rediculess! What colors. If you know anything about wrasses you recognize 200 as a Good deal for a fish that hasnet been for sale in years. IMO price is pertinent to the buyer, what someone thinks is alot to one could be not as much to others. In all to each is own and I love wrasses
Agree with both of you guys. These haven't been available for a while "publically" like this which is why they are more than your normal wrasse. I know some people got some last year when this vendor brought in about 6 of them, but they are the only vendor I've heard that has had them in the last few years. Additionally, this wrasse is larger than most and is highly sought due to the visual display of flashing its 'larger than most wrasses' fins when displaying or courting. This is the one reason I really want the Paracheilinus attenuatus.
As for price...its supply and demand at its best. There are MANY wrasse junkies on the boards and are all looking for that 'rare' or uncommon wrasse for their collection. Just like antiques or stamp collecting, some pieces are worth the extra money to complete/add to your collection. :fish2:
reefjunkie42
Wrasse junkie
It's a gamble. I saw a GORGEOUS pair of wild bicinctus clowns about 7 years ago for $50 and just didn't have a tank for them. I thought, no biggie, I'll get some later. And here we are...
thats why I jump when seeing something Id like, no telling when one will be around again. after all you cant take it with you when ur gone anyway, might as well enjoy it:beer:
reefjunkie42
Wrasse junkie
good for us! I cant wait to see my trio, I couldnt pass up on a male either(and was too impatient to wait for a female to turn:X)
