FS: Naoko's Fairy Wrasse (Cirrilabrus naokoae)

Jacob D

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I think I need to find a new home for this guy. He's become very aggressive towards the other fish in my tank. I purchased him from Blue Zoo and put him in QT for 8 weeks where he was prophalactically treated with Chloroquine, Praziquantel and Focus. He has been with me for about 1.5 years, is very healthy, eats everything, and has been a great reef fish other than his aggressive attitude.

Yesterday I was able to catch him and he is now in my QT. I was planning to leave him in the QT for a while then re-introduce him but I'm worried he'll still be a problem and I might not catch him so easily again. He needs a good home with tank mates who he doesn't pose a threat to, such as large tangs or angels.

So I'm offering him for sale. The price is $200 firm. Local only. No shipping. I'm open to trade for a male C. rhomboidalis.

These are not commonly come by. There has been 1 sold on Diver's Den in the past several months. Here is some more information.


Here's a recent shot of the him about to take a bite of my little blue tang.
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/30740619@N08/4544881122/" title="wrasse attack by Dinardi Family, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4051/4544881122_0a8fbab3a8_o.jpg" width="600" height="480" alt="wrasse attack" style="border:4px solid #000"/></a>
 
wow thats a beautifull fish ! how big is he and do you have any experience with shipping as i may be interested .
yhanks in advance Dave
 
Thanks guys.

Dave - I don't have any experience shipping fish, so I would rather not. Since you asked, he's about 3.5 inches I'd say; I asked him to hold still so I could measure him... but he has an attitude problem ;) BZ has one for sale for a little more dosh, but it doesn't come with a guarantee (mine doesn't either but he's been in captivity for over a year and give me no reason to suspect he's in less than excellent health)

p.s. how in the world did you find this thread??
 
jake call me I'll take it. I can't belive everyone let this go so long with out a calling me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I need wrasse's all of them NOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Just kidding but please do call I'll meet you tomorrow cash in hand.
 
LMAO. Hi Abe.

I'll give you a call later today. I won't be able to meet today, but if you're sure you want him we'll just consider him sold/pending to you.

You did read the part about him being aggressive, right? I'm not sure how he'll act when introduced to a tank with other wrasses.
 
He is all mine!!!!! I'll pick him up in the morning. I have bought 3 of these to have them die in QT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
Ohh... I need some coffee, long week it's been.


Hey Rob. If for any reason reefgeek doesn't take him I'll let you know of course, but I have a feeling that won't happen ;) Either way it will be good to find him a new home as I have a trio of rhomboids coming in this weekend! (sorry Abe, I couldn't wait and pulled the trigger)
 
That hurts Jake I feel left out! No I'm just kidding I think the wife might of killed me with any high dollar purchase the month.
 
Thanks Jacob! Hope the Rhomboids do well for you.........believe it or not as much as I love Wrasses Rhomboids have never been on my "have to have it" list.
 
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