Wrasse experts - ID needed

[Patterson117]

LFS got this in and I cannot get a positive ID on him....anyone?

 

[snorvich]

My guess would be Cirrhilabrus Adornatus. I hate it when people hold fish in their hand.

 

[ezhoops]

+1 yes and never really understood that either.

 

[Patterson117]

Could it be a Cirrhilabrus Pylei?

 

[snorvich]

Could it be a Cirrhilabrus Pylei?

You asked and got an answer from two of us. To answer your question again, no.

 

[Patterson117]

You asked and got an answer from two of us. To answer your question again, no.

Sorry, didn't mean to offend you....twice.

Saw this page and thought they looked a little too familiar and I thought I would throw it out there.

http://www.thatpetplace.com/pet/group/6666/product.web

Thanks for everyone's time and input.

 

[bradleyj]

Sunset fairy wrasse.

 

[LemonLemon]

it is a cirrhilabrus pylei..

Cebuan variant.

Bradley is right, they are known as the sunset wrasse.

Cebu pylei wrasses have a black spot on the dorsal fin and black margin on the tail, which the Vanuatuan ones do not.

 

[snorvich]

Sorry, I have not seen that variety. My apologies.

 

[Patterson117]

Thanks guys....Bradley, those photos look like they came from your tank....if they were, can you give me any insight into your experiences with these fish? ie - citizenship, etc.

 

[bradleyj]

Yes, they are in my tank. I have 2 males and surprisingly, they get along with each other.
I have heard from others that they can be aggressive, but I have not seen this with my 2.
They get along well with all of my others.
I would take a guess here, but I keep all of my fish very well fed, Maybe why I don't see too much aggression.

 

[bradleyj]

 

[LemonLemon]

i've kept one before and that was the last time i keep them.

they are very aggressive (my experience) and i am so envious of bradley!!

they are pretty common in my country but their aggression puts me off

btw bradley, 3x kwazulu fairy wrasse appeared in my country today from africa. i'll post a picture soon.

 

[Patterson117]

Thanks Bradley and Lemon....I just found your old thread on the forums here discussing them and their aggression issues.....not sure that I am ready to add that to my system....glad that I asked!

 

[bradleyj]

i've kept one before and that was the last time i keep them.

they are very aggressive (my experience) and i am so envious of bradley!!

they are pretty common in my country but their aggression puts me off

btw bradley, 3x kwazulu fairy wrasse appeared in my country today from africa. i'll post a picture soon.

Can't wait to see them Lemon.

 

[huskerreef]

Ive got 3 kwazulu wrasses, I really like the colors. They can be a little aggressive towards newcomers in my experience.

 

[38bill]

Here's mine. Not to bad with the aggression issue, just a little bossy. Love those fins.

 

[Ian]

Gorgeous fish ^^^ :thumbsup:

 

[NyReefNoob]

that is a pylie wrasse, if i remember correctly from cebu lol duh just read up top, and mine was very aggressive