Warning: Rant! Melanurus Wrasse

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  1. NYGiants

    NYGiants Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Why is it soo difficult to find a Male Melanurus wrasse????

    I have tried 4 different LFS for the past 3 or so weeks plus divers den plus ebay plus craigslist and I can't seem to find 1!...

    So frustrating...

    Where did you guys get yours, any tips / advice?
     
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    1.0reef Giant Squid

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    They won't put a $30 fish on DD often.
     
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  3. NYGiants

    NYGiants Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Not in stock on Liveaquaria either :-/
     
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    evolved Wrasse Freak

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    NYGiants Coral Banded Shrimp

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    I am a bit hesitant at purchasing a fish I have not seen any pics of etc...

    any experience with doing so?

    I am a little picky on coloration etc... Since you are the wrasse expert, what is your take on a medium fiji male melanurus wrasse as far as coloration etc go...
     
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    evolved Wrasse Freak

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    Chances of finding a WYSIWYG sale of a small ticket fish are quite slim online; it's not worth the trouble to most retailers.

    You'll have to order blindly if you're in a hurry; else wait to find one locally.
     
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  7. NYGiants

    NYGiants Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Guess locally it is :/
     
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