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Old 01-29-2009, 10:48 AM   #1
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christmas wrasse


A few weeks ago I was at a Local Fish store of mine and they had a 300 gallon display with what they called a Christmas wrasse. I liked the look so much that I started to seek one for purchase. A few issues I'm running into now are 1, i cant find the Christmas wrasse that I remember visually, and 2 there are 3 different looking wrasses, that i have found under the same common name.

here are two pics that I have seen.

http://tbn3.google.com/images?q=tbn:...2520Wrasse.jpg
so this is the wrasse that i saw at the store.

http://tbn1.google.com/images?q=tbn:...rasse_male.JPG is also considered a christmas wrasse.

the first one is the wrasse im having trouble obtaining information on and finding for sale.

the second one i have been able to find in several locations but they get far to large for my tank. Whats your opinions on where i can find on of these for purchase (the first picture) and do you have any information on them??
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Old 01-29-2009, 11:19 AM   #2
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What size tank do you have?

the first one looks to me like an adult Red coris wrasse, Coris gaimard. That is not a fish I would put in a reef tank. They will flip over rocks in search for any mobile invert. So while corals may be safe, they're rather destructive and you couldnt keep crabs/snails/shrimp with any confidence.

The second one still doesnt look like the more commonly referred to christmas wrasse, but instead a rainbow or five-stripe wrasse (Thalassoma quinquevittatum). I'm not certain about that fish and it's compatibility with reefs.

The true christmas wrasse, or ornate wrrase, is the Halichoeres ornatissimus. This fish, while at risk of jumping, actually makes a good adition to a reef, and can keep pest snails and flatworms at bay. I'd recommend one of those, if that's what you're looking for. Here's some more info on that fish (with a couple pictures, bottom of the page).

http://wetwebmedia.com/halichoeresbestart.htm



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Old 01-29-2009, 12:16 PM   #3
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Old 01-30-2009, 08:39 PM   #4
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my tank is 120 gallons. It is indeed a reef. I was online at liveaquaria.com and found there christmas wrasse under the Fish Only section (no wonder i could never find one lol), but its still not what i saw at the fish store. I called the LFS and asked them a few questions about the fish in there, and In fact i was miss lead the first time. It is indeed an ornate.

I will plan to purchase one from liveaquaria.com in a few days or so.
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Old 02-16-2009, 02:05 PM   #5
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Fyi - The Colors On Wrasse Intensify As They Get Older. Check Out Hoeven's Wrasse They Are Very Nice!!!
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christmas wrasses are not difficult to find, but they are pricey. expect to drop a franklin or two, depending on your seller.
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christmas wrasses are not difficult to find, but they are pricey. expect to drop a franklin or two, depending on your seller.
Eh? Halichoeres ornatissimus? I bought one for $23 at liveaquaria.
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ya i got one for 30.00
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