Could anyone tell me what different between these wrasse?

[lirenwang]

Hello! Could anyone tell me what different between "Philippine Cirrhilabrus roseafascia" and "Australia Cirrhilabrus roseafascia" ? My local LFS say that the australia Cirrhilabrus roseafascia price $400,and the Philippine Cirrhilabrus roseafascia only priced $150.I want to know how different between them.I search many photos and find it seem that there is no different between them:furious:

Anyone who keep them could tell me? Thanks@!

 

[n0rk]

The difference is in the standard of handling and the chain of custody. As Australian wages are significantly higher for both divers and export operators, the price inevitably increases. Appearance wise they're quite similar for the most part so that won't really split them.

In the hobby Australian ones are quite scarce, we very seldom see them here. That also contributes to the price.

 

[Grassroots]

Philippine fish usually have much lower survival rate because of poor collection process. If you choose a Filipino one over an Australian make the store hold for at least 2 weeks. Although it could of been caught with cyanide and sometimes you don't see the side effects for over a month.

 

[lirenwang]

Thank you. The problem is that one shop could import this fish,they said that they import this wrasse from USA(they also say the usa import it from Australia).How should I believe it?

 

[wdt2000]

Looks like BZ has some from the Coral Sea(Australia?) for much cheaper than you listed if you interested.
http://www.bluezooaquatics.com/productdetail.asp?cid=290&pid=2045&did=1