Lubbocks fairy wrasse

[wrasseguy2]

I got this sweet lubbocks fairy..i have been looking for this color varient for about 5 months now..they only color i saw coming was the purple and the ones that have the black lines..here are a few pics while in the bag and i will try to get more of him in the tank
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee90/detguy212/lubbocks1-1.jpg
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee90/detguy212/lubbocks-1.jpg

[SDguy]

Hey, that's mine!!! :D
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p5/SDreefguy/Fish%20Pics%203-24-08/LubbocksFairywrasse.jpg

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p5/SDreefguy/Fish%20Pics%2011-8-06/Lubbockswithgorgonian.jpg

[wrasseguy2]

yes it is..i been looking for that color for a long time now..everytime they were the real purple..or the pink with black lines..had both before but wanted that color..your pics was got me wanting one..i never was into the lubbocks too much but i love that color morph

[SDguy]

Yes, very underated fish, IMO. I love mine! He's gotten really big now!

[SkyPapa]

I have the plain pink with black lines. They are growing fast.
From 1.5 in. to 3 in. for the largest in 4 months.

[chillman]

wow, nice fish. Mine is uber shy - always hiding out. Only had it 3 weeks so maybe he is still adjusting to new home.

[pancho]

Here is mine.
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o270/bernardo210/IMG_1867.jpg

[wrasseguy2]

got this pic today..he is still a little shy but does come out to eat and hang out some..has shown a little aggression to the chalk bass
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee90/detguy212/lubbocks-2.jpg

[SDguy]

I'm surprised. Mine is SUCH a wimp! Actually got chased out of the tank once by a McCoskers flasher half his size :rolleyes:

[wrasseguy2]

me too Peter..i did keep one once that was quite the bully though but in general they are pretty calm and one of the least aggerssive fairys that i have kept

[Chooch1]

SD Guy or anyone else keeping this morph has it held it color intensity or has it faded some? Thanks.

[SDguy]

Actually became even more colorful. And without a female no less.

[wrasseguy2]

yeah lubbocks seem to keep color very good

[mrwilson]

Wow, those are spectacular. I love that electric blue color outlining some of the scales. I have a Lubbock's with the purple morph, and it is also pretty striking, but these are tremendous.

[wrasseguy2]

i can never get a pic of him displaying but it does change color alot..just like Sdguy's..here are a few new pics
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee90/detguy212/lubbocks-6.jpg
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee90/detguy212/lubbocks1-2.jpg
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee90/detguy212/lubbocks2.jpg
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee90/detguy212/lubbocks3.jpg

[wrasseguy2]

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee90/detguy212/DSCN1689.jpg

[lawboy888]

are they hardy...had a few before but they tend to disappear

[wrasseguy2]

they are hardy...do you have a cover on your tank ?they are jumpers and will get out

[lawboy888]

i will try them again...not had much luck with them before :)

[Chooch1]

Great pics Wrasseguy2. I recently obtained a Lubbock's from Live Aquaria, this color form. The only time I see him is at feeding time, even during the quarantine period. Are they typically shy? I've never had such a shy fairy wrasse. My tank is peaceful so I don't know why the shyness. I haven't noticed any of my fish even giving him much of a second glance. Do you think he'll get bolder with time or am I stuck with a wallflower?

[adtravels]

They are usually fairly bold, what other fish do you have.

[wrasseguy2]

id should get better with time...mine was the same way..of course the conde's was picking on him some but now he is always out

[Chooch1]

Thanks for the replies. My Lubbock's was out a little more today. Not showing color like yours yet though. Lubbock's are one of the best values in fairy wrasses. Totally underrated!

[kdblove_99]

Nice pick up wrasseguy!

[wrasseguy2]

thank you one of my all time favorites and did not cost an arm and leg

[Xaiv]

A lot of places say these are peaceful fish. However, I have found some places that say they are semi-aggressive. I have been considering getting one for a while now, but I don't like dealing with aggressive fish. Basically, I'm looking for a peaceful fish that won't bully any fish in the tank whether it be the fish already in the tank or the ones I put in after it (and it must be completely reef safe). Any ideas if this fish would be a good addition or would I be better off with something else? Thanks!

[wrasseguy2]

i have had a few and only one was a problem but the others have been jus fine..what else do you have in your tank???

[emoore]

I am considering 1 or 2 for my 90 gallon. Will 2 get along?

[wrasseguy2]

no... two males will not get along...you can keep a male with females but two males would be WW3

[emoore]

Thanks. I will just get one and get a different species wrasse for the second.

[MinibowMatt]

I had one, but he disappeared after I did some re-aquascaping. I had only had him for 4-5 months.. I miss him.. I too am waiting for another to come into my LFS. He is also getting tons with the stripe (females I believe) but not one like I used to have, or yours.

Those are some great pics everyone! I agree the Lubbocks is very underrated also.

[emoore]

How can you tell males from females?

[wrasseguy2]

the females are all pink with a black dot at the cadual peduncle (tail)..but there are a few feamle fairys that look like that too so it is hard to tell

[TangWhisperer]

Thank you for posting such outstanding photos.