Looking for rare wrasse.

[Mattleary23]

Does anyone know of any good websites to get rare wrasse from? I check divers den everyday but sometimes the prices are just to high. So if anyone knows a good person to buy from online could you link them? And also did Pacific Island Aquatics go out of business again?

 

[ClownReef®]

If they are rare expect to pay the right price.

 

[albano]

Which 'rare' wrasses are you considering?

 

[heathlindner25]

I need to go to local fish store have them order them, and watch them for a few weeks before I buy wrasse.

 

[gone fishin]

Which 'rare' wrasses are you considering?

I am curious as well.

 

[albano]

I need to go to local fish store have them order them, and watch them for a few weeks before I buy wrasse.

Personally, if I go to the LFS and see a fish that looks good and is eating, I'd rather buy him on the spot, than let it spend another day in the store...every shipment they get could possibly bring in more problems!

 

[Breadman03]

PIA is back in business. They opened, got quiet for a little bit, and are now posting stuff regularly. Check them out on Facebook.

 

[Mattleary23]

well not that rare actually, flame wrasse, lineatus wrasse, rhomboid, maybe something else.

 

[BigBlueTang]

well not that rare actually, flame wrasse, lineatus wrasse, rhomboid, maybe something else.

Most places will be able to get those wrasses pretty easily. Keep a lookout on DD for ease or just contact your LFS


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[albano]

well not that rare actually, flame wrasse, lineatus wrasse, rhomboid, maybe something else.

Buy the cheaper female/juvi, they'll cost less and change to male soon enough

 

[brett559]

Really like these fourline wrasses. My LFS has one in his main display - really a stunner. L.A. doesn't sell them. Saltwaterfish.com has some in right now:
https://www.saltwaterfish.com/product-fourline-wrasse

 

[GimpyFin]

well not that rare actually, flame wrasse, lineatus wrasse, rhomboid, maybe something else.

Your LFS can likely get any of these in. Though, all of them are expensive fish to begin with (Flame probably the cheapest of the 3) so I wouldn't expect any smokin' deals. As someone else suggested, buying a female instead of a male will save you a little $$ too. I've seen at least a couple occasions where regular Live Aquaria had flame wrasses on sale so that might be something to keep an eye out for. They also have % off coupons that circulate periodically.

 

[albano]

Really like these fourline wrasses. My LFS has one in his main display - really a stunner. L.A. doesn't sell them. Saltwaterfish.com has some in right now:

Same attitude as 6 line wrasse...wouldn't put it in my tank if you paid me!

 

[fernalfer]

Rhomboid:



Pintail:



Diamond Tail: (My Favorite)



Flame Wrasse:



*And if you have deep pockets Tamarin Wrasse: There was a male on Live Aquaria for $1,899



ON sale now: http://www.liveaquaria.com/diversden/ItemDisplay.cfm?c=2733+3&ddid=334144

 

[brett559]

Same attitude as 6 line wrasse...wouldn't put it in my tank if you paid me!

Have you ever kept one?

 

[BigBlueTang]

What's the Latin name for the diamond tail wrasse?


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[HowieUMD]

What's the Latin name for the diamond tail wrasse?


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Paracheilinus attenuatus

 

[tkeracer619]

Last time one was on DD was Dec 19th 2014

IIRC in the area where they are common collection isn't exactly allowed. Good luck

 

[MelloW33]

Email Pacific Island Aquatics. Pretty sure they have all of those in stock now. I just got a shipment from them last week.