C. Earli Wrasse

[loki32687]

Wow, that is gorgeous!

 

[bradleyj]

Once again, free to roam throughout the reef . Not like his old home, but at least he is no longer caged in a glass box.

About a half hour before lights out, I set him free. A little chasing by my Labouti, and yellow flanked, but ok in the end.
But I will still be nervouse for a few more weeks. Until he feels totally at home.

 

[roktsintst]

Beautiful Brad!

 

[michael_cb_125]

A Simply Stunning fish!

~Michael

 

[snorvich]

I hate you brad!

Im so jealous

You will have to get in line. Lots of us are jealous!!!!

 

[roktsintst]

I thought you had some earli steve?

 

[bradleyj]

No need to be jealous, I have heard PIA has 2 more in.

Here are a couple of pictures from this morning. All is well and he is getting accustomed to his new friends.

 

[klepto]

Just stunning Brad! Thanks for sharing.

 

[MikeandNicole]

Saw the other one from PIA yesterday in its new owners tank. Absolutely amazing fish, great pickup Brad.

 

[RJT]

They are incredible

 

[ccampbell57]

I am digging their color...hnmmn I may need to get into wrasse

 

[roktsintst]

There is another pair available if you want Chris!

 

[bradleyj]

Yep, they have 2 more in Qt right now.

 

[aquaph8]

Are they both males again?

 

[bradleyj]

After watching their new video on you tube. I would say yes, they look to be both males Brett.

 

[huskerreef]

How's he getting along? any harassment from the others? are you still pinching yourself?

 

[bradleyj]

I'm doing better every day. He is eating very aggressively and is only being chased a bit by my male Labouti. But just to get him out of his "area". So, all in all doing well.

 

[pacislandaqua]

looking good brad!!

the 2 we have are a pair... the slightly smaller one is a large female... or a submale at best. They get along great, and wont leave each other alone.!

keep the pics coming!

 

[bradleyj]

I can't explain in pictures, how incredible the colors are.
My best pictures yet.

 

[huskerreef]

After seeing this last group of pictures I would say that the coloration between yours and mine are about identical. The one difference I have noticed is the area just above and behind the eyes (the nuptal?) on mine is darker, almost a black strip. This area turns flourescent light blue when he flashes and very dark when he's staring down his reflection. Hopefully I can get a good shot of this some day to put side by side with your pic. I'm sure Tony will be able to notice any differences since he will see them both a week apart. Great picture, I've taken hundreds of mine and yet to get any that good.