Rose-Band Fairy Wrasse Price

Nervoustime · 05-24-2007, 11:43 PM

Rose-band Fairy Wrasse, Cirrhilabrus roseafascia, Red-striped Fairy Wrasse

My LFS has had this fish for the past month. From the research that I was able to do, it appears that they do not come up for sale often. I am having no luck finding any price for the Rose-Band Fairy Wrasse. The one at the LFS is around 4-5". He looks awesome!!! Does anyone have any information on this fish? I am trying to get as much information as possible. Thanks in advance.

Reza

mps9506 · 05-25-2007, 05:56 AM

These are only from Cebu and the statement rare is an understatement.
Fish like this command whatever price the dedicated Fairy wrasse collector is willing to pay for it. This fish comes from very deep water, and I believe is one of the largest in the genus.

Nervoustime · 05-25-2007, 09:37 AM

Thanks Mike. The owner of the LFS didn't even know the name of the wrasse. I had to research to get the proper name. He had him listed as a Long Tail Wrasse. Great looking wrasse, in my opinion.

BoomerD · 05-25-2007, 12:31 PM

Live Aquaria has 2 listed in their divers den section. A male:
https://www.liveaquaria.com/diversde...1015&siteid=20

and one NOT identified as to sex:
https://www.liveaquaria.com/diversde...0699&siteid=20

BOTH sell for $129., which isn't a terrible price for an uncommon fairy wrasse. IIRC, the Mystery Wrasses usually go for much more, as do a couple of other "rare" ones.

Nervoustime · 05-25-2007, 12:38 PM

Thanks BoomerD. They must have just added it to their Diver's Den. I looked at their site last night, but I was unable to find it. The Rose-Band Fairy at my LFS is a male around 4-5", and the owner is asking $135 for it.

05-24-2007, 11:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
Nervoustime Scopas Tang Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Irvine, California Posts: 487 View Gallery Karma Komment	Rose-Band Fairy Wrasse Price Rose-band Fairy Wrasse, Cirrhilabrus roseafascia, Red-striped Fairy Wrasse My LFS has had this fish for the past month. From the research that I was able to do, it appears that they do not come up for sale often. I am having no luck finding any price for the Rose-Band Fairy Wrasse. The one at the LFS is around 4-5". He looks awesome!!! Does anyone have any information on this fish? I am trying to get as much information as possible. Thanks in advance. Reza

05-25-2007, 05:56 AM	#2 (permalink)
mps9506 They misunderestimated me Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 7,143 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Rose-Band Fairy Wrasse Price These are only from Cebu and the statement rare is an understatement. Fish like this command whatever price the dedicated Fairy wrasse collector is willing to pay for it. This fish comes from very deep water, and I believe is one of the largest in the genus. __________________ Mike "The Bandwith Bandit" Help Build Reefpedia Premium Membership Available! Support Reef Sanctuary Sponsors

05-25-2007, 09:37 AM	#3 (permalink)
Nervoustime Scopas Tang Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Irvine, California Posts: 487 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Rose-Band Fairy Wrasse Price Thanks Mike. The owner of the LFS didn't even know the name of the wrasse. I had to research to get the proper name. He had him listed as a Long Tail Wrasse. Great looking wrasse, in my opinion.

05-25-2007, 12:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
BoomerD Reef Shark Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northern California Posts: 5,633 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Rose-Band Fairy Wrasse Price Live Aquaria has 2 listed in their divers den section. A male: https://www.liveaquaria.com/diversde...1015&siteid=20 and one NOT identified as to sex: https://www.liveaquaria.com/diversde...0699&siteid=20 BOTH sell for $129., which isn't a terrible price for an uncommon fairy wrasse. IIRC, the Mystery Wrasses usually go for much more, as do a couple of other "rare" ones. __________________ Intelligence is not knowing all the answers, but knowing where and how to find them! www.google.com

05-25-2007, 12:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
Nervoustime Scopas Tang Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Irvine, California Posts: 487 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Rose-Band Fairy Wrasse Price Thanks BoomerD. They must have just added it to their Diver's Den. I looked at their site last night, but I was unable to find it. The Rose-Band Fairy at my LFS is a male around 4-5", and the owner is asking $135 for it.

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