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Lineatus at Cali Kids today

gmdcdvm

gmdcdvm

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Stopped by Cali kids today. He got a fish shipment in and had a nice lineatus wrasse. Had to exercise some self control. Not quite ready to add a fish. Had some bimac anthias too. Some nice torches. Going out of town for a bit. Don’t like adding anything before I leave town.
Oh well, next time.
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gmdcdvm said:
Stopped by Cali kids today. He got a fish shipment in and had a nice lineatus wrasse. Had to exercise some self control. Not quite ready to add a fish. Had some bimac anthias too. Some nice torches. Going out of town for a bit. Don’t like adding anything before I leave town.
Oh well, next time.
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Good idea not getting a new fish - well done!
 
Lineatus are a beautiful wrasse. They are very difficult to keep. Make sure it’s eating before you buy and check its mouth and spine to make sure it’s not damaged.

I had a Lineatus for 6 months then it got spooked and ran into the glass and damaged its jaw. It couldn’t eat after that and ended up starving.
 
PjFish said:
Any signs of transitioning to male yet?
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Not yet, juvenile Females are not as pretty as the male adults which are the colorful fish we see online.. I heard the lifespan of these wrasses after they turn what they call in stores as 'Supermales' is only a couple of years, not sure how true is that, but given that most wrasses live for 5-7 years only, it is always better to get them in a juvenile state and enjoy them while they transition. Of all the wrasses I currently have, Orange back fairy wrasse is my favorite - what beautiful colors! I am certain, my #1 will change with time!

Here is a short video I took this morning of the lineatus wrasse:

 
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