Seattle Aquarium - Fish I.D.

[ColtonMeng]

Hey guys,

I discovered this cute creature while in Seattle this past weekend. Anyone have any idea what kind of fish this is? Kinda looks like a mandarin but I've browsed some pictures and I can't find one that looks like him..

Thanks!

Colton

 

[ColtonMeng]

Another one for good measure...

 

[evolved]

A juvenile dragon wrasse.

Note the appearance changes quite a bit as it matures and then the other common name tends to apply; the Rock Mover Wrasse.

 

[ColtonMeng]

Thanks a ton!

I'll be looking up some information on this guy and hopefully pick one up- assuming they don't get incredibly ugly or anything as adults.

Colton

 

[small alien]

They get big and are very destructive with their hunting methods. Their appearance changes considerably but the adult form is still beautiful. Not a fish for most tanks. It will need to be moved from the tank it's in at tsa when it matures.

 

[ColtonMeng]

Edit: Yech. These things can be kinda nasty in a reef it seems.

I'll keep the picture and give up on acquiring one. Thanks again!

 

[jsieben]

Where do you get these in Seattle?

Where do you get these in Seattle?

I'm headed into the City, but I don't know which stores to get good fish or corals at. Sorry to jump on on this thread?

 

[ColtonMeng]

No clue, I was there with fiancé for a weekend only. We only hit the aquarium downtown.

It's pretty cool though- primarily salt water but nearly all cold.


Colton

 

[small alien]

Nothing good in the city. Gotta hit Barrier Reef on the Eastside. Exit 7 off I-405.