Fairy wrasse Photo Library

[heuerfan]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7270078#post7270078 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by H.Tanaka
heuerfan,

It is no longer a female, but a young male with shorter pelvic fins, and I hope it will get an adult coloration within several months. Also the red submargin of dorsal fin is apparent in males like this. Males have very long pelvic fins and reaching well over anus.

Thank you very much Tanaka for the ID. I look forward to seeing this fish become an adult

 

[FishMaster1000]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7240439#post7240439 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by blface
Mr. Tanaka here's some pics of the Debelius swimming. I can't believe how hard it is to get a semi clear shot of him. These are the three best out off at least 50. Is this fairy wrasse really rare?? I had a very hard time trying to find any info on the web of it.
http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/31350debelius4.JPG [/IMG]

Here's another pic of the two deciding who's boss.

I am just wondering if you have a better picture of the wrasse with the yellow stripe. I think I have the same one and it was sold to me as a tricolor. Is this correct? Thanks!

 

[blface]

The common names vary from LFS to LFS. That's why it's better to use the scientific names. In the book "Fairy & Rainbow Wrasses and their realtives" it's listed as a male Cirrhilabrus lubbocki. The common name they give is Lubbock's Fairy-wrasse. Do a search for the scientific name & you'll find alot of pics.

 

[FishMaster1000]

Thanks!

 

[Redfish]

Hiroyuki,

I believe that this fish is the one you are looking for pictures for and confirmation of Tonga collection. It was sold as a Tonga Flame and I have confirmed with the wholesaler that it did come in with a Tonga shipment.

I have two females that this fish will flash to but I believe they may be Bathyphilus. I will post pictures for you.

Phil

 

[Redfish]

These are the females the wrasse flashes to:

They may not be the same fish. They may be Bathyphilus.

The white body striping as opposed to, I believe, red striping on Bathyphilus makes me believe that they could be different.

 

[H.Tanaka]

Thanks Phil, these are great pics and yes, I will add yours to our description of the species soon. We almost finished the paper and it will soon be submitted to a scientific journal. Any other male photos ?

 

[Maximus]

Does anyone know if a pair of rhomboids will get along with a single scotts? I have a 150g tank and was wondering if the rhomboid pair would declare war on the scotts or vice versa. Thanks.

 

[Redfish]

In general, I would think that you would not have a long term problem. I would acclimate them as described by Bronco.

I will say, however, that Scotts have been a more aggressive species in my experience. I do not currently keep them though so I do not have any real recent experience. I am sure others will chime in. I would think that a single Scotts would be less aggressive than a pair.

I do not believe the Rhomboids will be aggressive at all based on my experiences with them. I currently keep them with many other wrasses and have no problems.

The only two wrasses I have that display any aggression at all are the undescribed species in the picture above (he has three females) and the Mystery Wrasse. None of the aggression is persistent or damaging.

 

[hopkisag1]

Anyone know what an orange bar fairy wrasse looks like and have info on them?

 

[Maximus]

Thanks Redfish. I just hope I can get in touch with Brian asap!

 

[H.Tanaka]

hopkisag1,

This is the yellowstreak Fairy Wrasse (or Orange Bar FW), Cirrhilabrus luteovittatus. An 8cm long young male is shown here.

This species ranges the Marshalls, Marianas, e. Carolines and Johnston Island. Will reach 13 cm. Very closely related to C. randalli from off coasts of Western Australia. Females are reddish brown and juveniles are greenish yellow.

Often males are shipped from the Mariana Islands.

 

[Maximus]

Dr. Tanaka,
How do you think a pair of Rhomboids will interact with a single Scotts wrasse? Do you think they will fight? Thank you for your time.

 

[DeltecRules]

I have a big male rhomboid on its way from twilight aquatics, will be here tommorrow morning. I purchased that big 6 inch male that brian advertised on his website. Ill post pictures when they come in.

Scott

 

[zemuron114]

i can't wait to see your pics! Brian is a great guy. I have met him a few times at a LFS here in Hawaii. Post lots of pics, that male is amazing!

 

[H.Tanaka]

Maximus,
I believe that you can keep them together; in almost all cases fairies do well and are ignorant of other spp. I do not think that Scotts' is so aggressive.

In my opinion C. rubriventralis, C. rubripinnis, and C. tonozukai are the most aggressive spp. toward other members of Cirrhilabrus.

Deltec,
I saw the pic of rhomboidalis (15cm) by Brian forwarded by Jack Randall and that is quite beautiful. I hope to see your pics too.

 

[heuerfan]

Tanaka, question about my Temminckii. I don't see my tank much during the day so i'm not sure if this happens all day. But 2 hours before the lights go out, the Temminckii is resting at the bottom of the tank. When i approach it swims up for food. After a few minutes of feeding, it goes back to the same spot to rest. Is there something wrong with the fish? Or is it getting ready for bed

Thanks,
Steven

 

[H.Tanaka]

After the lights went down low it seems to be ready to sleep. No problem. Do not feed them at midnight ...

 

[palmer59]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7298597#post7298597 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by H.Tanaka
After the lights went down low it seems to be ready to sleep. No problem. Do not feed them at midnight ...

I agree feeding them after midnight can create a lot of problems :lol:

Mike

 

[DeltecRules]

Rhomboid from Twilight aquatics

Rhomboid from Twilight aquatics

Here is my supermale rhomboid fairy wrasse from twilightaquatics.com

He is an absolute beauty. Came in this morning packaged up nicely. He was still asleep when he came in. Came out two hours later and is eating like a pig. Thankyou brian!! Ill be ordering a female flame wrasse and female rhomboid soon.

Sorry for the bad pic (crappy camera) Pic doesn't do this fish justice