Feminus Wrasse on LA's DD Tonight?

[skibum9884]

What do you guys think? I just got the "Sneak Peek" email, and it says "Blue Striped Tamarin Wrasse."

Could it be? Or are they just teasing us and it's something much less exotic?

[greech]

They have had them before. I think the last one I saw was back in October.

[dflad]

http://reeftools.com/news/blue-striped-wrasse-tonight-on-divers-den/

http://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php?pid=3412663&id=32999209705

[tcmfish]

It is for sure the real deal, Anampses feminus. Any takers?

[skibum9884]

How much? haha

Guess we'll know for sure around 7pm.

Probably around $1500, right?

[Ian]

The last one was $1000.

Im sure there's someone out there just waiting to pull that trigger :D

[skibum9884]

Tempting, but I hear they're difficult to care for and don't ship well.

Maybe someday.

[michael_cb_125]

"Maybe someday."

Today seems like a perfect someday to me! ;)

Get him!

~Michael

[copps]

What a fish... keep in mind that this is a subtropical fish requiring cooler water... Jack Randall named this "femininus" because the females are prettier than the males (female is for sale tonight)! :spin3: He collected the holotype at Easter Island... oh and needless to say it is always best to get fish from the DD, but on species like this it is near necessary as unadapted Anampses skate on thin ice... :)

[skibum9884]

Ahh! You guys are killing me. As much as I'd love this fish, especially with an open top rimless Elos it'd only be a matter of time....

[stunreefer]

You need a top for that open-topped ELOS, no matter what my friend ;)

Not worth it!

... and I agree with everyone that if you want one, now's the time :D

[tcmfish]

John when are you going get one? or do you already have one?

[dflad]

Maybe John is going for the pair of blue lines instead...

[copps]

I wouldn't keep any fish in an open topped tank... any fish can jump...

I just don't have a good system for this fish for various reasons... although I'd love one... and I already have a pair of bluelines... or at least an adult and a little girl... :)

[Cantonesefish]

I wonder where this one was collected?

[copps]

All of the ones in the trade are coming out of Australia... oh and guys it's "femininus"... unless you like your women "femine"... :D

[Ian]

$1199 :)

[snorvich]

Oh my. It better go fast.

[criccio]

Why are they so expensive guys?

[michael_cb_125]

Collection location, difficulty of transport, availability.

~Michael

[readmeli]

It's gone Steve, don't worry!

http://www.liveaquaria.com/diversden/itemdisplay.cfm?c=2733+3&ddid=84726

[isseym328]

Dang that is a sweet fish! I heard they used to come in many years ago and sold for $300. I guess this fish is even more rare than before huh? :D

[snorvich]

It's gone Steve, don't worry!

http://www.liveaquaria.com/diversden/itemdisplay.cfm?c=2733+3&ddid=84726

I was very tempted. However, as I told Kevin when he told me about this, I am not sure I have the environment that it needs as it would need to go into my tank with five leopards including the pair of M. Choati. But if it had stayed up there, I would have probably tried it.

[snorvich]

Dang that is a sweet fish! I heard they used to come in many years ago and sold for $300. I guess this fish is even more rare than before huh? :D

It is not that is so very rare, but they are very difficult fish and LADD has acclimated it. Very difficult collection and shipping.

[iamwrasseman]

well i tried to purhchase her but someone was quicker ! when the girl was punching in the last digit to ordrer it sold and that was it ,all over . less than 7 minutes and poof , i wish i was quicker and i did hesitate for about one minute lke a fool . i did have to check it out with my wife and that was the end as she did say yes but the trigger was pulled to slow .................................... oops !

[skibum9884]

So, who did end up getting it? I hope we see some pictures!

Dave, sorry to hear it didn't work out. Maybe next time.

[iamwrasseman]

its really for the better as I'm not really prepared for such an endeavor but i was game at the time . in hindsight its best that someone else got her but it was a great opportunity as she was there for a month and eating frozen foods which is a great start . they are delicate and as DD stated she was the healthiest that the ever had . i do really want one and will have my lfs search out such a fish when I'm prepared with my monster tank and everything is ready but the choati leopards are probably a better avenue to pursue because they are much less expensive . if i can get them going i probably would start my search for such a fish at that point . as i stated before i tried but really wasn't prepared and would hate to have to do what would have been necessary if i did purchase her .certainly i would have done everything in my power to accommodate her but it would have been at the cost of mixing many wrasses that could have become a major problem . many of the wrasses that i have collected have taken me many years to acquire and it would have been very difficult to figure out all the necessary housing for some of my prized possessions .

[SMOOTHIE]

Such a nice fish. I figured it wouldn't have lasted past 60 seconds

[jbud2418]

Yes please post some pic's who ever got it .

[Dtronic]

Dang, missed it. :mad2:


My tank is not quite ready for one, but it's close.

I haven't seen them have a pair of Rhomboids on there in the past couple months,
but maybe I missed that too.

Well at least I get to go to a presentation with Julian Sprung today.
Now if I can just forget about this fish.

[jmaneyapanda]

Well at least I get to go to a presentation with Julian Sprung today.
Now if I can just forget about this fish.

Unless he talks about this fish!!:p

Heres is the thing with this fish. While wrasses arent my thing, I find this fish amazing, as it was sold. Make no mistake, it wouldve sold easily for $2000. As mentioned, in the prepared and healthy condition it was in, that was a steal. And, try to find it elsewwhere period (not even in that conditioned state). You cant. Kudos to KK at LADD.

[snorvich]

+1 with the above. I was sorely tempted. KK says that he has one in his personal tank along with a harem of M. Choati. But I would have had to introduce it to my similar tank with my leopards because a QT would have been totally infeasible. Still, if it were there, I would get one.

[bradleyj]

Steve if you would of gotten it, I would be at your doorstep making you post pictures. LOL.

[roktsintst]

Damn! I was hoping you got it Brad!

[bradleyj]

Me Too!
Actuallly, I wasn't around the computer all day and wasn't even aware of one going on sale untill it was too late. Oh well maybe next time.

[Korrine]

It indeed is a very beautiful fish :inlove: Wonder who scooped it up!!!

[Ralph ATL]

I tried, too! I was back and forth cleaning my pumps, doh! Too late! I would have sold 3 out of 4 wrasses & my red dragonet to keep it.

[skibum9884]

ok, when does the next one come up?

[skibum9884]

I'll have to get a tank ready :)

[saltwater creep]

i have a question im gettin in 2 males next week but have not seen any photos of a male and was wondering what they look like... also any input on there care would be great
thanks

[mpoletti]

Page 195, photo A of Kuiter's book Fairy & Rainbow Wrasses and the relatives. Let me know if you need to borrow my book :thumbsup:

[iamwrasseman]

the males are a bit different colored as they have blue fins and their body is yellowish without the lines like the females . the males head is also blue with lighter blue lines somewhat like an adult coris wrasse running squiggly yet horizontaly across the face .they are extreemly delicate and will need very small food such as pods to eat,and tons of them as that is their main food source .they are a tamrin wrasse and will always need smaller foods to eat and probably could be weaned onto PE mysis as that would be what i would shoot for as their diet .they probably will not be able to deal with a QT and should be put directly into the display tank .also they are somewhat shy and very peaceful .

[iamwrasseman]

one other thing is that with most wrasses two males in the same tank will only be a disaster but im really not sure with yours but i would expect problems at best because they are both male . one will attempt to dominate the other .

[Yurivd]

i have seen them on a Australian exporters list and i was thinking of getting one thy are not that expensive
will thy eat inverts

[skibum9884]

I would guess not. I'm assuming they're cheaper based on your location?

[Yurivd]

i will pm you the price

[Yurivd]

i think the problem is
thy do not do well when shipped so if you import 5 and 1 live then you are paying for the other 4

[euod]

Exactly.

[saltwater creep]

thanks mark you are always a great help and iamwrasseman thanks for the advise they are going into 550gallon tanks one in each

[mpoletti]

No problem ;) I'm looking forward to seeing them in person :thumbsup:

[saltwater creep]

me too and there are a few more goodies coming in as well

[iamwrasseman]

oh you should have no problem at all in a big tank and one in each .cool to hear they will be given their space in a nice setting .i would think that they are like most tamrins and not reef safe as they will eat snails ,crustations and all thoes things that you love the most they will pick on too !i hate beauty sometimes because there are drawbacks to such a nice fish .