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That does look like one angry fish Brad and Jim.Originally Posted by jimsflies
They do look similar to the swalesi basslet
image from live aquaria...
Here's another one Im in love with. Do see this one very often if ever either.
Paracheilinus bellae
"We shouldn't think of an environment where livestock can survive, we should ensure an environment where livestock can thrive."-Rabidgoose
"If it's gonna be that kinda party, Ima stick my ........ in the mashed potatoes!"-Beastie Boys
The best part with the swalesi is you don't have to be a rich guy in Thailand to get one...Preuss has had a couple in stock...it's a cool fish for sure.
Last edited by jimsflies; 07-08-2010 at 09:01 AM.
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Really that guy gets all the good stuff, lol.
Im assuming it's not as pricey as a Candy Basslet?
"We shouldn't think of an environment where livestock can survive, we should ensure an environment where livestock can thrive."-Rabidgoose
"If it's gonna be that kinda party, Ima stick my ........ in the mashed potatoes!"-Beastie Boys
I think candy basslet is the same as swalesi?
Not to say they are "cheap" fish. It still would make my wallet sting if I bought one...but I doubt Reef Builders would write an article about it.
Last edited by jimsflies; 07-08-2010 at 09:31 AM.
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nope, the one pictured is a candy basslet. the swales basslet is orange and blue-
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Dp2Dd4Y_Yu...+L+swalesi.jpg
i personally want the swiss guard basslet-
http://www.wiki-fish.com/images/Fish/11.jpg
As mentioned the L.A. pic posted is a Liopropoma carmabi (Candy Basslet). They generally retail $800-1,000 each. The Liopropoma swalesi generally retails around $100. I'm a big fan of the Swalesi basslet personally, they have a unique coloration to them, whereas the Candy Basslet is almost gaudy bright (of course, still beautiful!).
I thought of you Rob when I saw Ching picked these up, they are a very, very nice fish!
Last edited by stunreefer; 07-08-2010 at 10:27 AM.
Ah I see Liopropoma swalesi verus carmabi. The swalesi seems to be referred to as a pacific candy basslet on a lot of sites.
http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/p...36&pcatid=1436
Last edited by jimsflies; 07-08-2010 at 10:31 AM.
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He truly has impeccable taste!
"We shouldn't think of an environment where livestock can survive, we should ensure an environment where livestock can thrive."-Rabidgoose
"If it's gonna be that kinda party, Ima stick my ........ in the mashed potatoes!"-Beastie Boys
The "joys" of common names
L. carmabi is from the Atlantic, L. swalesi the Pacific.
I pooped myself when I saw he got a trio of C. interruptus!
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