wrasse?

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  1. 1bigdog

    1bigdog Astrea Snail

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    What kind of wrasse is this? 101_0191.jpg
     
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    1bigdog, Jun 18, 2009
    1bigdog, Jun 18, 2009
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  2. Bogie

    Bogie Snowflake Eel

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    is it yours? did you buy it?
     
    Bogie, Jun 18, 2009
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  3. 1bigdog

    1bigdog Astrea Snail

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    yes and yes
     
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  4. Bogie

    Bogie Snowflake Eel

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    my best guess is a creole wrasse or a Bodianus rufus (Spanish hogfish).
     
    Bogie, Jun 18, 2009
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  5. 1bigdog

    1bigdog Astrea Snail

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    thank you, I thought it was a Spanish hogfish, but for the life of me could not remember the name of it
     
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  6. Bogie

    Bogie Snowflake Eel

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    Yes, after looking up a few more pics, you definitely have a Spanish hogfish there.
     
    Bogie, Jun 18, 2009
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  7. horkn

    horkn Giant Squid

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    100% spanish hog, I saw a boatload of them while diving in Puerto Rico the other week.

    Now keep in mind they are not reef safe.
     
    horkn, Jun 19, 2009
    horkn, Jun 19, 2009
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