clown wrasse

[Megatrev62]

Have opportunity to buy clown wrasse. Beautiful fish. Any thoughts? Thanks

 

[nanoreefer1000]

clown fairy wrasse? or the clown coris wrasse?

 

[Megatrev62]

Actually through some research the fish is actually "red head solon fairy wrasse". Store has it marked as "clown wrasse". Any input would be great. Thanks

 

[snorvich]

If that is C. solorensis, it will lose some coloration absent a female. it is also more aggressive than many other fairy wrasses. Real names are better than common names.

 

[Megatrev62]

Well it caught my eye last night and looked spectacular. In the meantime if it's gonna fade because of lack of a female, then I should pass and save my $55.00. Would only want the fish for its color.

 

[Megatrev62]

If that is C. solorensis, it will lose some coloration absent a female. it is also more aggressive than many other fairy wrasses. Real names are better than common names.

That is the fish. I could only go with what was marked on the tank and go from there. I do agree that scientific names are the way to go, but in most cases the scientific name has to be found by the aquarist.