any1 have a Cirrhilabrus sanguineus - Sangiuneus Wrasse

[NyReefNoob]

missed my oportunity years back to get one of these but curious if anyone has one or has had one.Cirrhilabrus sanguineus - Sangiuneus Wrasse

 

[eatbreakfast]

There have only ever been a couple in the trade, some estimates are as low as 5. You will be hard pressed to find any first hand experiences.

 

[Breakthecycle2]

What was the price back then?

 

[NyReefNoob]

i was getting it at cost and shipping think it was around $800

 

[Breakthecycle2]

i was getting it at cost and shipping think it was around $800

Damn, I want one.

 

[bobkill]

I hope some one pops up with some pics

 

[evolved]

As TJ pointed out, they've really only been collected one time, and that was quite a few years ago.

Currently, they are simply not available. Collection and export from Mauritius in general is somewhat limited, and at this time no one is going after them.

 

[myerst2]

Do you mean bodianus?

 

[d-man]

He has correct scientific name up at top.
Very rare deep water species

 

[NyReefNoob]

As TJ pointed out, they've really only been collected one time, and that was quite a few years ago.

Currently, they are simply not available. Collection and export from Mauritius in general is somewhat limited, and at this time no one is going after them.

yeah my friend that imports has been on the look out for one. there's always that one fish you knew you should have gotten that you probably will never see f/s again


no at myerst2 i posted the scientific name of the fish it'sa fairy wrasse

 

[d-man]

Blood stained fairy wrasse is common name, albeit...not common of a fish