Super Rare Long-tailed wrasse, Cirrhilabrus cf. lanceolatus
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dfs/la2
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giller,
Thank you for your post. The Super Rare Long-tailed wrasse is a beautiful specimen and would be a great addition to your aquarium, however at this time we are unsure where he was collected from. Our Aquaculture Coral and Marine Life Facility is currently closed and will re-open tomorrow. Once they have this information available we will be able to post here with the location in which he was collected.
Michelle L.
Live Aquaria
Drs. Foster and Smith
Thank you for your post. The Super Rare Long-tailed wrasse is a beautiful specimen and would be a great addition to your aquarium, however at this time we are unsure where he was collected from. Our Aquaculture Coral and Marine Life Facility is currently closed and will re-open tomorrow. Once they have this information available we will be able to post here with the location in which he was collected.
Michelle L.
Live Aquaria
Drs. Foster and Smith
achillesheel
New member
i can help if you can tell me which wrasses you have. i got the first one they had available about 1.5 yrs ago (he jumped right before i upgraded tanks) and actually got this one also.
achillesheel
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here is a link to the info h. tanaka gave me in april of '06. he was calling it a pin tail wrasse.
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=761763&perpage=25&pagenumber=15
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=761763&perpage=25&pagenumber=15
achillesheel
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i had mine with a rhomboid and a solan wrasse and then later had a roseafascia. the rhomboid and roseafascia didnt like it much (im assuming because the tails were all so similar). it very peaceful and didnt seem to have problems with too many other fish.
DFS
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giller,
This beautiful fish is collected in Cebu, and rarely makes its way into the US market. As some of you have stated and Dr. Tanaka had explained in another thread, this "Pin Tail Wrasse" wrasse is currently unidentified. With some luck hopefully this year it will finally be scientifically described, and will be given a proper species name.
Like numerous wrasse of the genus Cirrhilabrus the aggression level of these fish is oftentimes determined by the physical size of the fish and in what order they are introduced into the aquarium.
I have maintained one of these incredible fish in a 120 gallon Acropora spp. aquarium in my office for well over a year. My Cebu wrasse was the first Cirrhilabrus in the aquarium and he measures 3.75â€Â, which was followed by a pair of C. rhomboidalis (5†male, 3.75†female), and finally a 3.75†male deepwater Fiji unidentified Cirrhilabrus with the common name Nahackyi fairy wrasse (this fish should also be scientifically identified by species this year as well). Surprisingly enough this Cebu “Pin Tail Wrasse†is the dominant fish in the aquarium and will occasionally chase the Rhomboidalis especially at feeding time. He really loves to chase the Nahackyi wrasse that is identical in size, and similar coloration. The Cebu Pin Tail Wrasse has never caused a problem where I would consider removing him from the aquarium. Happy Reefing!
Regards,
Kevin Kohen
Director of LiveAquaria
Drs. Foster and Smith
This beautiful fish is collected in Cebu, and rarely makes its way into the US market. As some of you have stated and Dr. Tanaka had explained in another thread, this "Pin Tail Wrasse" wrasse is currently unidentified. With some luck hopefully this year it will finally be scientifically described, and will be given a proper species name.
Like numerous wrasse of the genus Cirrhilabrus the aggression level of these fish is oftentimes determined by the physical size of the fish and in what order they are introduced into the aquarium.
I have maintained one of these incredible fish in a 120 gallon Acropora spp. aquarium in my office for well over a year. My Cebu wrasse was the first Cirrhilabrus in the aquarium and he measures 3.75â€Â, which was followed by a pair of C. rhomboidalis (5†male, 3.75†female), and finally a 3.75†male deepwater Fiji unidentified Cirrhilabrus with the common name Nahackyi fairy wrasse (this fish should also be scientifically identified by species this year as well). Surprisingly enough this Cebu “Pin Tail Wrasse†is the dominant fish in the aquarium and will occasionally chase the Rhomboidalis especially at feeding time. He really loves to chase the Nahackyi wrasse that is identical in size, and similar coloration. The Cebu Pin Tail Wrasse has never caused a problem where I would consider removing him from the aquarium. Happy Reefing!
Regards,
Kevin Kohen
Director of LiveAquaria
Drs. Foster and Smith
achillesheel
New member
im curious to know how many you guys have gotten as ive only seen them a handfull of times on your site.
DFS
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achillesheel,
I have obtained just six of these incredible fish in the last three years. From my experience this is one of the most difficult of all the Cirrhilabrus wrasse to acquire with the exception of C. lunatus (Japan), C. majorie (Fiji), C. blatteus (Red Sea), C. earlei (Palau) and C. sanguineus (Mauritius).
Cheers!
Kevin Kohen
I have obtained just six of these incredible fish in the last three years. From my experience this is one of the most difficult of all the Cirrhilabrus wrasse to acquire with the exception of C. lunatus (Japan), C. majorie (Fiji), C. blatteus (Red Sea), C. earlei (Palau) and C. sanguineus (Mauritius).
Cheers!
Kevin Kohen
dfs/la2
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SPS Addiction,
Thank you for your post. We do hope to offer the rare Cirrhilabrus Wrasse again in the future. At this time, we would recommend signing up for our Diver’s Den E-mail Alerts to watch for one of these great specimens. You may register for this service at the following link: http://www.liveaquaria.com/DiversDen/DDemailSignUp_form.cfm
Mike S.
LiveAquaria
Drs. Foster and Smith
Thank you for your post. We do hope to offer the rare Cirrhilabrus Wrasse again in the future. At this time, we would recommend signing up for our Diver’s Den E-mail Alerts to watch for one of these great specimens. You may register for this service at the following link: http://www.liveaquaria.com/DiversDen/DDemailSignUp_form.cfm
Mike S.
LiveAquaria
Drs. Foster and Smith
DFS
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Steve,
Thank you for your input as you do bring up a very good point for hobbyists who are not too familiar with Cirrhilabrus spp.
Cirrhilabrus scottorum are one of the most territorial and aggressive of all the fairy wrasse. They require very large aquariums with plenty of swimming room and a tight fitting lid. Followed closely behind in aggression level is Cirrhilabrus roseafascia. Both of these species should always be added last to the aquarium containing multiple species of fairy wrasse, or preferably do best in aquariums where they are the only Cirrhilabrus in the display.
Regards,
Kevin Kohen
Director of LiveAquaria
Drs. Foster and Smith
Thank you for your input as you do bring up a very good point for hobbyists who are not too familiar with Cirrhilabrus spp.
Cirrhilabrus scottorum are one of the most territorial and aggressive of all the fairy wrasse. They require very large aquariums with plenty of swimming room and a tight fitting lid. Followed closely behind in aggression level is Cirrhilabrus roseafascia. Both of these species should always be added last to the aquarium containing multiple species of fairy wrasse, or preferably do best in aquariums where they are the only Cirrhilabrus in the display.
Regards,
Kevin Kohen
Director of LiveAquaria
Drs. Foster and Smith
achillesheel
New member
well i just picked him up and he's temp acclimating in the sump. i have to give major props to the LA crew. they packed this 3" fish in a bag big enough for a large angel or tang. very impressive. thank you guys for taking such good care of such a rare specimen.
DFS/LA1
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achillesheel,
Thank you for taking the time to post your compliments on your recent shipment of your new wrasse. Our shipping methods are designed to ensure that your new inhabitants arrive to you in the best possible condition. We are excited to hear you received the wrasse and that he is adjusting well to his new home. This beautiful wrasse will make a great addition to your tank and please let us know if you have any additional questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Kris W.
LiveAquaria Supervisor
Drs. Foster and Smith
Thank you for taking the time to post your compliments on your recent shipment of your new wrasse. Our shipping methods are designed to ensure that your new inhabitants arrive to you in the best possible condition. We are excited to hear you received the wrasse and that he is adjusting well to his new home. This beautiful wrasse will make a great addition to your tank and please let us know if you have any additional questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Kris W.
LiveAquaria Supervisor
Drs. Foster and Smith
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