Halichoeres pallidus - babi wrasse

[Patrick17]

Hi everyone, 

 

Just wondering if anyone has any experience with this fish. Was sold as a member of the same genus, an earmuff wrasse. 

 

It's a beautiful little fish, photos don't really do it justice. Already eating like a pig (fitting really given the name!) and cruises the tank whilst the lights are on. 

 

Research seems to suggest that they are uncommon in the aquarium trade, has anyone got any experience of keeping one?

 

Thank you in advance 

[Weetabix7]

I'm not able to answer your question (sorry!), but I like it. 

Thread bump for you.

[Patrick17]

14 minutes ago, Weetabix7 said:

I'm not able to answer your question (sorry!), but I like it. 

Thread bump for you.

Thank you Weetabix, maybe there will be others out there who could learn a little about this fish. I would share everything I have but apart from that it sleeps in the sand, is peaceful and eats anything I have very little to say so far!

 

Here is a photo of it eating some masstick for good measure though