Picked up a Wrasse but...

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  1. Los1980

    Los1980 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    forgot the name lol....please help!
     

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  2. diverdan

    diverdan Bangghai Cardinal

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    Looks kinda like a Lineatus Fairy Wrasse, but not 100%.
     
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  3. thepanfish

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  4. diverdan

    diverdan Bangghai Cardinal

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  5. Los1980

    Los1980 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    I think you're right! thanks! the difference is he's not an full adult size wrasse so his fins aren't as pretty as the ones i just googled!
     
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  6. Los1980

    Los1980 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    +2 lol wish it was the fairy but i googled it and the tail and fins match the hoevens more!
     
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  7. evolved

    evolved Wrasse Freak

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    Melanurus

    100% certain
     
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  8. thepanfish

    thepanfish Flying Squid

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    Yeah, my original thought as well, but actually, Hoeven's and Melanarus are the same fish! Liveaquaria just has to be special and give everything the uncommon names! Scientific name cued me in: Halichoeres melanurus
     
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  9. diverdan

    diverdan Bangghai Cardinal

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    I believe it is just another name for the Hoeven's Wrasse
     
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  10. Los1980

    Los1980 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    WE HAVE A WINNER!!! lol spot on when I googled it ... i can't takae better pics because he keeps hiding when i get close to the tank
     
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