Great little reef fish

**kevinpo** · 10-21-2006, 11:44 AM

This is a picture of my Carpenter Fairy Wrasse. They make a great reef safe fish that is not expensive and doesn't get too large. It is quickly becoming one of my favorite fish!

Regards,
Kevin

***Reefland*** · 10-21-2006, 12:18 PM

Any problems with jumping out of this Wrasse?

**charlie** · 10-21-2006, 12:21 PM

Is this the same fish?

**kevinpo** · 10-22-2006, 09:18 AM

Hi Scott,
Yes they can be jumpers especially in tanks less than 24" tall. It also depends on their tank mates. If kept with peaceful smaller fishes they tend not to jump. Other types of fairy wrasses likes the Scott’s are more likely to jump.

Regards,
Kevin

**kevinpo** · 10-22-2006, 09:28 AM

Hey Charlie,
It is in the 450 at the store. I hope it will continue to flash its reflection in the front pane of the tank.

Regards,
Kevin

**charlie** · 10-22-2006, 09:40 AM

That is where that pic was taken Kev.

**Ninong** · 10-22-2006, 01:40 PM

Kevin,

That's a gorgeous fish but it's a flasher wrasse, not a fairy wrasse.

**Poseidon** · 10-22-2006, 05:52 PM

WOW! That is a GORGEOUS fish for sure.

DO you think I could put one or 2 in with my Solarensis? The color has faded drastically on him/her since it is the only wrasse in the tank.

gregb · 10-22-2006, 06:47 PM

How much dollar?

**Ninong** · 10-23-2006, 01:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gregb

How much dollar?

Over here they run about US$35 (AU$46). I have no idea how much they run where you are.

**kevinpo** · 10-23-2006, 02:33 PM

Quote:

That's a gorgeous fish but it's a flasher wrasse, not a fairy wrasse.

You are correct my bad :slap:

I sell them for $24.99. You can put several in a tank but it is best to put them in all at once. They can be housed with some of the Fairy wrasses like the solarensis.

Regards,
Kevin

fishguy_8 · 10-24-2006, 02:27 PM

Is it easy to sex them? I have a 220g and im lookin for a flashy fish like that once im ready for fish.

**Ninong** · 10-24-2006, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by fishguy_8

Is it easy to sex them? I have a 220g and im lookin for a flashy fish like that once im ready for fish.

The males are much more colorful than the females and have more extended dorsal fins. However, since they're protogynous hermaphrodites, females will eventually become males anyway unless they are restrained by the presence of a dominant male.

Males are much more common in the trade than females because they are more colorful and more desirable from that standpoint. In fact, it's usually very difficult to find females in either the flasher wrasses or the fairy wrasses.

If you're talking about a 220-gal tank, I suggest you get at least three or four of the same species -- either all females or one male and the rest females. Do NOT get more than one male. If you get all females (assuming you can find them), the more dominant female will become a male.

fishguy_8 · 10-25-2006, 11:20 AM

Thanks Ninong......always on top of my questions as usual. Ill keep all that in mind.

10-21-2006, 11:44 AM	#1
kevinpo Moderator Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Spokane Valley WA Posts: 2,425	Great little reef fish This is a picture of my Carpenter Fairy Wrasse. They make a great reef safe fish that is not expensive and doesn't get too large. It is quickly becoming one of my favorite fish! Regards, Kevin __________________ SPSguy On - On

10-21-2006, 12:18 PM	#2
*Reefland* Owner Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Bardstown, KY Posts: 13,030	Any problems with jumping out of this Wrasse? __________________ Scott Z. 75 Gallon Reef Log Powered by Reefland's Personal Online Aquarium Log

10-21-2006, 12:21 PM	#3
charlie Keeper of Willis Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: NW Montana Posts: 5,715	Is this the same fish? Attached Thumbnails __________________ 400 Gallon Reef Log Rome wasn't built in a day---neither is a reef

10-22-2006, 09:18 AM	#4
kevinpo Moderator Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Spokane Valley WA Posts: 2,425	Hi Scott, Yes they can be jumpers especially in tanks less than 24" tall. It also depends on their tank mates. If kept with peaceful smaller fishes they tend not to jump. Other types of fairy wrasses likes the Scott’s are more likely to jump. Regards, Kevin __________________ SPSguy On - On

10-22-2006, 09:28 AM	#5
kevinpo Moderator Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Spokane Valley WA Posts: 2,425	Hey Charlie, It is in the 450 at the store. I hope it will continue to flash its reflection in the front pane of the tank. Regards, Kevin __________________ SPSguy On - On

10-22-2006, 09:40 AM	#6
charlie Keeper of Willis Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: NW Montana Posts: 5,715	That is where that pic was taken Kev. __________________ 400 Gallon Reef Log Rome wasn't built in a day---neither is a reef

10-22-2006, 01:40 PM	#7
Ninong Moderator Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Louisiana Posts: 19,724	Kevin, That's a gorgeous fish but it's a flasher wrasse, not a fairy wrasse. __________________ Ninong

10-22-2006, 05:52 PM	#8
Poseidon Moderator Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Swartz Creek, MI Posts: 6,248	WOW! That is a GORGEOUS fish for sure. DO you think I could put one or 2 in with my Solarensis? The color has faded drastically on him/her since it is the only wrasse in the tank. __________________ Need a Photographer? Just say NO to CRABS Mike

10-22-2006, 06:47 PM	#9
gregb Just Moved In Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: australia Posts: 35	How much dollar?

10-24-2006, 02:27 PM	#12
fishguy_8 Governor Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,205	Is it easy to sex them? I have a 220g and im lookin for a flashy fish like that once im ready for fish.

10-25-2006, 11:20 AM	#14
fishguy_8 Governor Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,205	Thanks Ninong......always on top of my questions as usual. Ill keep all that in mind.

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