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  1. evolved

    evolved Wrasse Freak

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    Beside the "Christmas" is better known as a Melanurus wrasse and the "Coris" as a Canary wrasse, I'm okay with them. :)
     
    evolved, Jul 13, 2013
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  2. ingtar_shinowa

    ingtar_shinowa Giant Squid

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    *He says red-faced with a tightly clenched fist.*

    I love fish you have some nice ones!
     
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  3. stylaster

    stylaster Gigas Clam

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    Im glad i barely passed the fish inspection lol Also evolved all my wrasses are happy with no sand bed. They each have their own cave in the rock works when its bed time :)
     
    stylaster, Jul 15, 2013
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    evolved Wrasse Freak

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    That's natural behavior for the Cirrhilabrus; they don't sleep in the sand.

    That's not natural behavior for the Halichoeres however. I've seen it done in other tanks, and they do tend to adapt in this fashion, but I suspect this continuous stress will affect their longevity.
     
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  5. stylaster

    stylaster Gigas Clam

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    Ill keep an eye on him, so far hes the biggest eater in the tank lol
     
    stylaster, Jul 16, 2013
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  6. stylaster

    stylaster Gigas Clam

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    Also picked up a potter wrasse. So far he's settle in well and everyone is getting along well
     
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  7. ingtar_shinowa

    ingtar_shinowa Giant Squid

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    pics.....?
     
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    Nvizn Montipora Digitata

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    For clarification: A Melanurus and Christmas (Claudia) wrasse, is not the same species. The one pictured, is definitely a Melanurus.
     
    Nvizn, Jul 23, 2013
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    evolved Wrasse Freak

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    Leopards really need a sandbed. Unfortunately I feel this one will be short lived for you.

    Common names aren't always "common"; some people might call a melanurus a christmas in certain regions of the world. Now, I agree with you in that it's not the best choice for a common name and could be misleading, but there's no standard on common names. Have I ever mentioned I hate common names? :)
     
    evolved, Jul 23, 2013
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    stylaster Gigas Clam

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    kinda like common names for corals lol When i started this hobby i learned all the scientific names cause then everyone knew what you are talking about.... now they give you a blank stare and think your speaking martian lol
     
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