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arash53
07-05-2012, 03:37 AM
Hey guys
could you please id this wrasse asap. sorry about the un clear pictures.
I want to make sure its reef safe.

http://i735.photobucket.com/albums/ww353/arash53/DSC_0006.jpg
http://i735.photobucket.com/albums/ww353/arash53/DSC_0005.jpg
http://i735.photobucket.com/albums/ww353/arash53/DSC_0004.jpg
http://i735.photobucket.com/albums/ww353/arash53/DSC_0003.jpg
http://i735.photobucket.com/albums/ww353/arash53/DSC_0001.jpg


Thanks.

windcoast reefs
07-05-2012, 03:44 AM
It looks like a type of pencil wrasse, but I'm not sure specifically what type, but the stripe down the side is pretty characteristic of them.

windcoast reefs
07-05-2012, 03:46 AM
Try this, link http://www.fishlore.com/Pictures/Profiles/pencilwrasse/pencilwrasse-lg2.jpg

The tail markings and the stripe are what gave it away.

It is a pencil wrasse. It's reef safe, but may go after small shrimp. It is hard to keep alive though, kinda like a leopard wrasse.

arash53
07-05-2012, 03:48 AM
OH Thanks , so its safe, I could release it in my tank :)

windcoast reefs
07-05-2012, 03:49 AM
Yup it should be good! Hopefully it will eat, best of luck!

arash53
07-05-2012, 04:08 AM
Thanks guys , hopefully eats

SeaHorse_Fanatic
07-05-2012, 06:21 AM
These are notorious jumpers. Cover your tank until you get a piece of glass or screen for it.

arash53
07-05-2012, 06:35 AM
These are notorious jumpers. Cover your tank until you get a piece of glass or screen for it.

covered the side and from temporary with aluminium sheet. tomorrow will order a glass.

I hope he eats tomorrow, it went under sand when i put it in.