Please ID this Fairy Wrasse

GuySmilie · 03/12/2008, 01:51 PM

I think it's a Fairy Wrasse but not sure of which.
TIA

joetbs · 03/12/2008, 01:56 PM

It's Halichoeres hortulanus - checkerboard wrasse. They get about 7".

snorvich · 03/12/2008, 02:00 PM

Agree with above, not a fairy wrasse. I also don't think it is reef safe but not from personal experience.

lemec · 03/12/2008, 02:36 PM

Guy, love the avatar, reminds of working in the jungles of central america.
Snorvich, hows the new wrasse doing? post some pics.

snorvich · 03/12/2008, 06:52 PM

It is doing well. If I can get it to stay still I will try and get pictures but not until this weekend.

GuySmilie · 03/13/2008, 08:05 AM

Thanks guys.
Yeah, looks like it is a Checkerboard.
I was doubtful at first since all pix of one looked nothing similar to mine.
Then it dawned on me that mine is a juvenile still.

03/12/2008, 01:51 PM	#1
GuySmilie Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Land of Lincoln Posts: 943	Please ID this Fairy Wrasse I think it's a Fairy Wrasse but not sure of which. TIA __________________ Guy Smilie

03/12/2008, 01:56 PM	#2
joetbs Zanza Zanza Zanzibar Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New York Posts: 2,003	It's Halichoeres hortulanus - checkerboard wrasse. They get about 7". __________________ check out my nano tank thread http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1751604 Current Tank Info: 22g Shin Mao Nano

03/12/2008, 02:00 PM	#3
snorvich Team RC member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Outlander Posts: 40,953 Blog Entries: 46	Agree with above, not a fairy wrasse. I also don't think it is reef safe but not from personal experience. __________________ Warmest regards, ~Steve~

03/12/2008, 02:36 PM	#4
lemec Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: NW Ohio (down in SoCal frequently) Posts: 511	Guy, love the avatar, reminds of working in the jungles of central america. Snorvich, hows the new wrasse doing? post some pics. __________________ Some people are like Slinkies, not really good for anything, but still bring a smile to your face when pushed down a flight of stairs. Current Tank Info: Elos 70 T5 lit tank

03/12/2008, 06:52 PM	#5
snorvich Team RC member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Outlander Posts: 40,953 Blog Entries: 46	It is doing well. If I can get it to stay still I will try and get pictures but not until this weekend. __________________ Warmest regards, ~Steve~

03/13/2008, 08:05 AM	#6
GuySmilie Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Land of Lincoln Posts: 943	Thanks guys. Yeah, looks like it is a Checkerboard. I was doubtful at first since all pix of one looked nothing similar to mine. Then it dawned on me that mine is a juvenile still. __________________ Guy Smilie