ID please!

[phishfriend]

I don't have a salt tank running but I saw this guy in the LFS and it wasn't tags. I'v never seen a salt fish like this and am just curious to know what it is. I almost want a salt tank just because of this guy!!

 

[Daniel Fishy]

Dragon wrasse not reef safe but awesome fish. Likes crabs and snail.

 

[Leonardo7689]

I believe it's a dragon wrasse. I know it's not reef safe though

 

[Tony Gill]

Yes, dragon wrasse (Novaculichthys taeniourus) ... a juvenile at that. Also known as rockmover wrasse because they flip over rocks looking for prey items! As the others have said, not reef safe then!

Tony

 

[phishfriend]

Thanks! Super cool looking fish.

 

[Sniperhank]

Dragon wrasse are only cool looking as juveniles. When they grow up they become very bland looking and loose all the cool extra fins.

 

[phishfriend]

Dragon wrasse are only cool looking as juveniles. When they grow up they become very bland looking and loose all the cool extra fins.

Well that's a bummer