Fairy Wrasse ID

Nervoustime · 05-06-2007, 01:11 AM

http://www.exoticfish.com/details.cfm?cat=0|1977|1992|0|0&id=43140&

I found a fish identical to this one at my LFS. In this link, they describe it as an ultimate Fairy Wrasse. When I do a search on Ultimate Fairy Wrasse, I only get this website. Is there another name for this specific fish? These guys have it priced at $299, but my LFS has it at $150. This fish looks awesome in person, but I wanted to get more information before buying it.

Nervoustime · 05-06-2007, 02:10 AM

https://www.exoticfish.com/details.c...%7C0&id=43140&

This might help.

lcstorc · 05-06-2007, 11:25 AM

Pretty fish but too expensive for me. Sorry I don't know anything about keeping them. I would be wary of any fish that costs that much but is listed as easy to care for. If it is that easy then why is it so expensive.

mps9506 · 05-06-2007, 11:36 AM

They are fairly easy to care for, no different than other fairy wrasses.
The reason it is expensive is related to collection than easy of care. The proper name I believe for the fish you linked is Cirrahilabrus rubrimarginatus. I am not familiar with that common name of Ultimate Fairy wrasse. I have to say other than basic care and basic morphology I don't know too much about Fairy or Flasher wrasses. They do change sex, with a dominant "supermale" and the intial phases being female that may or may not hvae the capability of turning into males.
A little more info for you on Fairy wrasses
The Fairy Wrasses: Cirrhilabrus spp. - Reefkeeping.com

Boomer · 05-06-2007, 11:46 AM

Yes, it is also called the Ruby Wrasse, Pink-margin Wrasse, Red-margined Wrasse. One of the issues is the scientific name is often mispelled.

It is not Cirrahilabrus rubromarginatus but Cirrahilabrus rubrimarginatus. It is a farily new species, 1992

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BoomerD · 05-06-2007, 11:47 AM

I spent some time searching this last night, and there are 2 with similar names; C. rubrimarginatus, and C. rubromarginatus, although it appears rubromarginatus MAY be just a misspelling of the first...(Fishbase.org doesn't list rubromarginatus, which leads me to think that it is just a mis-spelling)
They look to be from Australian waters, which makes getting them here less likely, due in part to Australia's strict exporting laws. There are a few species from that area that we never see here at all, (most get snapped up by Japanese buyers who are willing to pay the outlandish prices) and they find new species all the time in that part of the world. (anyone else remember when the Bangaii cardinal was discovered?)
In all, most of the fairy wrasses are good reef tank inhabitants, lots of color, non-aggressive, "reef-safe", and good community fish.

mps9506 · 05-06-2007, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by BoomerD

(anyone else remember when the Bangaii cardinal was discovered?)

And then nearly eliminated by collectors? yep.

Nervoustime · 05-06-2007, 12:27 PM

Thanks for the information. When I saw this fish at the LFS, he caught my eye instantly. The colors on him are awesome!!! Thanks again.

cheeks69 · 05-06-2007, 01:03 PM

I believe the "rubromarginatus" is a FW fish.

I have a Cirrhilabrus rubrimarginatus and it isn't a common fish and the supermale commands a hefty price. When I bought mine at the time it appeared to be a female or a sub-male which are usually much cheaper but to my surprise it has become a full fledged male and his color is beautiful. I'm sure if I added a female or two the lighter colors would really come out.

These fish don't ship well particularly when adults and they are JUMPERS !
I have been fortunate enough to be home when mine jumped several feet out of the tank when my canopy was open, so if you have an open top I would pass on these fish.

mps9506 · 05-06-2007, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by cheeks69

These fish don't ship well particularly when adults and they are JUMPERS !
I have been fortunate enough to be home when mine jumped several feet out of the tank when my canopy was open, so if you have an open top I would pass on these fish.

Good advice for any of the wrasses. Especially the flashers and fairy wrasses.

BTW beautiful specimen Robert.

05-06-2007, 01:11 AM	#1 (permalink)
Nervoustime Scopas Tang Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Irvine, California Posts: 487 View Gallery Karma Komment	Fairy Wrasse ID http://www.exoticfish.com/details.cfm?cat=0\|1977\|1992\|0\|0&id=43140& I found a fish identical to this one at my LFS. In this link, they describe it as an ultimate Fairy Wrasse. When I do a search on Ultimate Fairy Wrasse, I only get this website. Is there another name for this specific fish? These guys have it priced at $299, but my LFS has it at $150. This fish looks awesome in person, but I wanted to get more information before buying it.

05-06-2007, 02:10 AM	#2 (permalink)
Nervoustime Scopas Tang Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Irvine, California Posts: 487 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Fairy Wrasse ID https://www.exoticfish.com/details.c...%7C0&id=43140& This might help.

05-06-2007, 11:25 AM	#3 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 18,528 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Fairy Wrasse ID Pretty fish but too expensive for me. Sorry I don't know anything about keeping them. I would be wary of any fish that costs that much but is listed as easy to care for. If it is that easy then why is it so expensive. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.

05-06-2007, 11:36 AM	#4 (permalink)
mps9506 They misunderestimated me Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 7,143 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Fairy Wrasse ID They are fairly easy to care for, no different than other fairy wrasses. The reason it is expensive is related to collection than easy of care. The proper name I believe for the fish you linked is Cirrahilabrus rubrimarginatus. I am not familiar with that common name of Ultimate Fairy wrasse. I have to say other than basic care and basic morphology I don't know too much about Fairy or Flasher wrasses. They do change sex, with a dominant "supermale" and the intial phases being female that may or may not hvae the capability of turning into males. A little more info for you on Fairy wrasses The Fairy Wrasses: Cirrhilabrus spp. - Reefkeeping.com __________________ Mike "The Bandwith Bandit" Help Build Reefpedia Premium Membership Available! Support Reef Sanctuary Sponsors

05-06-2007, 11:46 AM	#5 (permalink)
Boomer Reef Sanctuary's Mr. Wizard Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Duluth, Minnesota Posts: 2,072 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Fairy Wrasse ID Yes, it is also called the Ruby Wrasse, Pink-margin Wrasse, Red-margined Wrasse. One of the issues is the scientific name is often mispelled. It is not Cirrahilabrus rubromarginatus but Cirrahilabrus rubrimarginatus. It is a farily new species, 1992 Cirrahilabrus rubrimarginatus Cirrhilabrus rubrimarginatus - Species Summary Variants ƒjƒVƒLƒCƒgƒqƒLƒxƒ‰ Zoogeography Ecosystem where Cirrhilabrus rubrimarginatus occurs ƒjƒVƒLƒCƒgƒqƒLƒxƒ‰ __________________ Boomer Want to Talk Chemistry ! The Reef Chemistry Forum Want to See More ! The Coral Realm If you See Me Running You Better Catch-Up An explosion can be defined as a loud noise, accompanied by the sudden going away of things, from a place where they use to be.

05-06-2007, 11:47 AM	#6 (permalink)
BoomerD Reef Shark Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northern California Posts: 5,633 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Fairy Wrasse ID I spent some time searching this last night, and there are 2 with similar names; C. rubrimarginatus, and C. rubromarginatus, although it appears rubromarginatus MAY be just a misspelling of the first...(Fishbase.org doesn't list rubromarginatus, which leads me to think that it is just a mis-spelling) They look to be from Australian waters, which makes getting them here less likely, due in part to Australia's strict exporting laws. There are a few species from that area that we never see here at all, (most get snapped up by Japanese buyers who are willing to pay the outlandish prices) and they find new species all the time in that part of the world. (anyone else remember when the Bangaii cardinal was discovered?) In all, most of the fairy wrasses are good reef tank inhabitants, lots of color, non-aggressive, "reef-safe", and good community fish. __________________ Intelligence is not knowing all the answers, but knowing where and how to find them! www.google.com

05-06-2007, 12:27 PM	#8 (permalink)
Nervoustime Scopas Tang Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Irvine, California Posts: 487 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Fairy Wrasse ID Thanks for the information. When I saw this fish at the LFS, he caught my eye instantly. The colors on him are awesome!!! Thanks again.

05-06-2007, 01:03 PM	#9 (permalink)
cheeks69 Wannabe Guru Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northeast Posts: 6,630 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Fairy Wrasse ID I believe the "rubromarginatus" is a FW fish. I have a Cirrhilabrus rubrimarginatus and it isn't a common fish and the supermale commands a hefty price. When I bought mine at the time it appeared to be a female or a sub-male which are usually much cheaper but to my surprise it has become a full fledged male and his color is beautiful. I'm sure if I added a female or two the lighter colors would really come out. These fish don't ship well particularly when adults and they are JUMPERS ! I have been fortunate enough to be home when mine jumped several feet out of the tank when my canopy was open, so if you have an open top I would pass on these fish. __________________ Robert My Cube “A spirit is manifest in the laws of the Universe—a spirit vastly superior to that of man, and one in the face of which we with our modest powers must feel humble.” Albert Einstein

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