I'm trying to find the name of a wrasse they at at my LFS

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  1. wigginsreef

    wigginsreef Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    I couldn't get a picture with my phone, but it was long slender and black with tiny white spots the length of it's body. I can't remeber what color the tail was, but it was a starke contrast to the rest of the fish like either yellow or white. I know this is not much to go on, but any ideas would be greatly appreciated!! Thanks!!
     
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  3. coylee_17

    coylee_17 Fire Goby

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    inwall75 Giant Squid

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    wigginsreef Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    definatley the yellow tamarin. Thanks!! Looks like a tough fish to keep. Anyone have any experience with them?
     
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    inwall75 Giant Squid

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    It's one of my favorite fish. It requires a fine live sand bed in addition to aquascaping that will allow it to hide if it wants to. They ship VERY poorly so make sure the LFS has had it in for a while. (at least a couple weeks) They are not tolerant of high nitrates.
     
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    wigginsreef Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Thanks again Inwall, I think I want to get one, but I'm going to have to wait for the right specimen, and also convert my 55 from BB to a live sand bed.