iamwrasseman
New member
very nice
Halichoeres... show some love
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blennielove
New member
Wow, another beauty Jacob!
I noticed that they have them for sale at ThatFishPlace.com.
Have anyone bought fishes from them?
It just seems interesting that they have plenty of different fishes available but I don't hear of people buying from them often.
I noticed that they have them for sale at ThatFishPlace.com.
Have anyone bought fishes from them?
It just seems interesting that they have plenty of different fishes available but I don't hear of people buying from them often.
Ralph ATL
Formerly mysterybox
yup, no problem! a 90..........
bobbychullo
Super Abound
i was thinking about getting a Halichoeres Chrysus for my 34 gallon cube. i only have 2 yellow assessors (and coral) in there now and from 1.5" to almost 4" in spots of live sand, a screen for the top of my tank as well. do you think i will have any problems?
skibum9884
Active member
I saw that too. Wish I had seen it sooner! It's one of the nicest rubricephalus I've seen. Unfortunately it didn't click that this was the fish when I read over the common names today on the sneak peak. Guess I was expecting a red headed fairy or flasher 
bobbychullo
Super Abound
that is also what i was worried about, i do not want to make an unhappy home for a little guy...
thanks for the reply.
I had a H. rubricephalus for 9 months that I got from BZA. It was nicer than the DD specimen, although this one is very nice. Mine did great for 9 months, got along with everyone including other Halichoeres and then it developed a bouyancy problem and died within days. I've heard of these fish not acclimating well due to possible collection issues but I found once it was acclimated it did great. I'm still confounded and saddened by what happened. This is a beautiful species and when it spreads it fins they are outlined in blue which is stunning with the green body and red head. Good luck to whoever snagged that beautiful fish!
skibum9884
Active member
Somebody scored a SWEET H. rubricephalus from the Diver's Den tonight! Dang. I had made some other purchase recently or I would have been trying for that one myself!
Well, whoever purchased this fish must have cancelled the order. It was back on the website as of a minute ago when I checked! So, I HAD to purchase it!
Can't wait! Now I need to rework my calendar next week at work so I can be home for a delivery, unless anyone in the NYC area is a good babysitter I mean fish-sitter!
skibum9884
Active member
Oh yea, who has quarantine suggestions? Even though LA states the care level as "difficult" I'm hoping it'll be pretty bulletproof.
Cool! I'll be interested to hear how it does. I like that it has a smaller ultimate size than the other members of the genus. But I am surprised that DD rated it as difficult; Scott Michael's book didn't mention that it would be any different than the other species. Please keep us updated.
38bill
Member
Congrats, thats a dandy. I'm not an expert but my Red Head didnt act any different from my other Halichoeres wrasse except he was very fussy about eating. Mine was bold, not at all shy, but he didnt want any of my standard fish food. I ended up buying a couple of fresh oysters that I would cut up and then hold for him to eat. The RH's seem to have small mouths and prefer very small sized food (if they cant rip off bite sized pieces on their own). If mine took a big chunk from my hand he would bang it on a rock until he could get a bite out of it. Within a week or so he would eat anything. Mine even loves flake food now.You may not have any trouble with yours since it sounds like he is eating prepared food just fine. Let us know how he does.
ps: I think they need to be feed often to thrive.
ps: I think they need to be feed often to thrive.
Sadly, mine jumped out of the tank yesterday and is no more. I had it a very long time, and it was about 8" long. Guess I need to install screens over the tank. First jumper I have ever had in 36 years that I am aware of (that is I have never found any other fish on the floor before, though some have disappeared mysteriously over the years)...
My Yellow Coris Wrasse (Halichoeres chrysus). Has been a great fish, was really shy at first for many months, but now is always out.
Jacob D
New member
Wow! Congrats on the score... and damn you!
I have actually been the lucky recipient of the DD canceled order myself, so I understand the full glory you're feeling right now. As far as difficulty, it's been my understanding that collection has always been the issue with these fish. Possibly mouth damage, or brain or physical injury from trying to dive/bury? I'm honestly not sure why they would be more difficult than the others aside from the collection issues. Maybe Kevin would know.
I have qt'd both of mine without sand and the fish have been fine. The fish just slept under some LR I had in the tank. That said, I might consider using some sand, especially since it's a 'sensitive' fish.
iamwrasseman
New member
i have had a few of the red heads and they are very ,very tough to keep . i would like to wish you the best and hope he comes in healthy as a horse !
yes they require multiple feedings per day and and they are somewhat shy but dont take it to the extent of hiding all the time .
personally i would not QT the fish as live aquaria has done that for you and he will be much better off in you DT so he can get settled in asap . i have had much better success without Qt on this type of fish .
yes they require multiple feedings per day and and they are somewhat shy but dont take it to the extent of hiding all the time .
personally i would not QT the fish as live aquaria has done that for you and he will be much better off in you DT so he can get settled in asap . i have had much better success without Qt on this type of fish .
Jacob D
New member
I'm not questioning your experience with these fish, but that's a bold statement. I know the deal with DD, etc, etc... but "QT" is a broad term. Unless Kevin Kohen himself told me all the specifics of how they QT'd the fish I would QT it... (and depending what Kevin told me I still might QT it) but that's just me, to each their own. I also know there are two sides to the argument of whether or not to QT a sensitive fish, not looking to go down that road with anyone.
So other than the fish needing multiple feedings, what makes them exceptionally difficult? Is it any more difficult than a typical anthias species for example?
