Lubbocks fairy wrasse

[adtravels]

They are usually fairly bold, what other fish do you have.

 

[wrasseguy2]

id should get better with time...mine was the same way..of course the conde's was picking on him some but now he is always out

 

[Chooch1]

Thanks for the replies. My Lubbock's was out a little more today. Not showing color like yours yet though. Lubbock's are one of the best values in fairy wrasses. Totally underrated!

 

[kdblove_99]

Nice pick up wrasseguy!

 

[wrasseguy2]

thank you one of my all time favorites and did not cost an arm and leg

 

[Xaiv]

A lot of places say these are peaceful fish. However, I have found some places that say they are semi-aggressive. I have been considering getting one for a while now, but I don't like dealing with aggressive fish. Basically, I'm looking for a peaceful fish that won't bully any fish in the tank whether it be the fish already in the tank or the ones I put in after it (and it must be completely reef safe). Any ideas if this fish would be a good addition or would I be better off with something else? Thanks!

 

[wrasseguy2]

i have had a few and only one was a problem but the others have been jus fine..what else do you have in your tank???

 

[emoore]

I am considering 1 or 2 for my 90 gallon. Will 2 get along?

 

[wrasseguy2]

no... two males will not get along...you can keep a male with females but two males would be WW3

 

[emoore]

Thanks. I will just get one and get a different species wrasse for the second.

 

[MinibowMatt]

I had one, but he disappeared after I did some re-aquascaping. I had only had him for 4-5 months.. I miss him.. I too am waiting for another to come into my LFS. He is also getting tons with the stripe (females I believe) but not one like I used to have, or yours.

Those are some great pics everyone! I agree the Lubbocks is very underrated also.

 

[emoore]

How can you tell males from females?

 

[wrasseguy2]

the females are all pink with a black dot at the cadual peduncle (tail)..but there are a few feamle fairys that look like that too so it is hard to tell

 

[TangWhisperer]

Thank you for posting such outstanding photos.