Wrasse ID

[clasystems]

Got these two fish this week basically sold to me as unknowns. Any help with ID? I know theyre young females so its hard to tell if even possible. Included 2 pics of each.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Mattl22]

Not sure bottom maybe rose banded?


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[crox99]

How much did you spend for them? Where did you get them? The second one might be an Earls

 

[prattreef]

The first one is female C. pylie and the 2nd is, in fact, a young C. earlei which is a very expensive fish!

https://www.reefs.com/2013/08/06/rare-wrasses-of-the-world-cirrhilabrus-earlei-vol-1-ed-1/

 

[Vish]

The First picture on top It's a Juvenile Female Pink Margin Fairy Wrasse

 

[NYreefNoob]

http://www.reeflex.net/kategorie/29.html
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[clasystems]

Paid $20 and $35 for them. The first it was thought to either be a pylei or pink margin but we both agreed it's uncertain. The second was sold as a red velvet but I'm almost certain it isn't that. Either rose band or earls. Hopefully they turn out cool looking.

 

[crox99]

Mutts and Butts?


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[clasystems]

What threw me off about the first fish is the head section looks identical to my 3 katoi's. Same colors and pattern.

 

[clasystems]

I won't shop at mutts. Their tanks are horrible. ny reef and pets aquatic.

 

[prattreef]

I had my ID's verified by Lemon TYK who is a taxonomic expert. He also said that it is not uncommon for juvenile Earl's to get mixed in shipments as unknowns. That is a crazy super steal of a deal. Typically a $500+ fish. Congrats. It will take awhile, but the Pyle's will turn male, and when it does it has the potential to get nasty ( for a fairy wrasse).

Congrats. You hit the piscine lottery!

 

[clasystems]

I had my ID's verified by Lemon TYK who is a taxonomic expert. He also said that it is not uncommon for juvenile Earl's to get mixed in shipments as unknowns. That is a crazy super steal of a deal. Typically a $500+ fish. Congrats. It will take awhile, but the Pyle's will turn male, and when it does it has the potential to get nasty ( for a fairy wrasse).

Congrats. You hit the piscine lottery!

Much appreciated on this ID!!! Thanks for your effort. I probably need to get another tank setup for my collection or find another home for the predators in my big tank. My Pinktail and indian ocean triggers pick off fairy wrasses

 

[prattreef]

Much appreciated on this ID!!! Thanks for your effort. I probably need to get another tank setup for my collection or find another home for the predators in my big tank. My Pinktail and indian ocean triggers pick off fairy wrasses

yes! That is not a good mix!!!!