Triggers/Wrasses

[Jeff Franzen]

Hi

Can you comment on the Hebracium vs. Newtoni wrasses - both appear to be very similar, but which has more color? I know it comes down to preference, but since I've never seen either of these fish in a local store, wondering which has more vibrant coloring.

Also, there was a Sargassum Trigger (Ringens) on the site - is that fish gone? If so do you expect any soon?

Lastly, do expect to have any Clown Triggers and Cuban Hogs available? Looking for roughly 4" specimens of each.

Thanks

 

[dfs/la2]

Jeff Franzen,

Though the coloration of the fish is very similar the Thaassoma hebraicum or Gold Bar Wrasse has bright yellow coloration on the head and face. This fish will be slightly larger in size at 25cm when fully grown.

The Thalassoma Newtoni has a blue head marbled with purple lines and a bright yellow bar behind the gill plate only growing to be 20cm as adults.

You are able to see the differences in these fish in the book - World Atlas of Marine Fishes by Rudie H. Kuiter - Helmut Debelius on the following pages:
Thaassoma hebraicum Pg. 609
Thalassoma Newtoni Pg. 611

Currently we have a medium 2" to 3-1/2" Clown Triggerfish available for purchase. The Red Tail Triggerfish, also known as the Sargassum Triggerfish and the Cuban Hogfish, also called the Spotfin Hogfish are not available at this time. We are unable to give you a specific date as to when we will have the specimen back into stock as the availability of the specimens literally change from day to day. Please feel free to click the “Email Me” link by the specimen you are interested in purchasing and we will send you an automated email as soon as it becomes available.

If you have further questions please contact us.

Joyce F.
LiveAquaria
Drs. Foster & Smith