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07-08-2010, 08:54 AM
Post #1: ReeferRob

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Originally Posted by jimsflies

They do look similar to the swalesi basslet

image from live aquaria...
http://www.liveaquaria.com/images/ar...rt1-bassle.jpg

That does look like one angry fish Brad and Jim.

Here's another one Im in love with. Do see this one very often if ever either.
http://i944.photobucket.com/albums/a...1_2/pkazu2.jpg
Paracheilinus bellae
07-08-2010, 08:57 AM
Post #2: jimsflies

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.
07-08-2010, 09:23 AM
Post #3: ReeferRob

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Originally Posted by jimsflies

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.

Really that guy gets all the good stuff, lol.

Im assuming it's not as pricey as a Candy Basslet?
07-08-2010, 09:28 AM
Post #4: jimsflies

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. :waiting:
07-08-2010, 09:58 AM
Post #5: demonclownfish

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
07-08-2010, 10:25 AM
Post #6: stunreefer

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!
07-08-2010, 10:27 AM
Post #7: jimsflies

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
07-08-2010, 12:35 PM
Post #8: ReeferRob

Quote:

Originally Posted by stunreefer

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!

He truly has impeccable taste!
07-08-2010, 12:55 PM
Post #9: stunreefer

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Originally Posted by jimsflies

The swalesi seems to be referred to as a pacific candy basslet on a lot of sites.

The "joys" of common names :roll:

L. carmabi is from the Atlantic, L. swalesi the Pacific.

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Originally Posted by ReeferRob

He truly has impeccable taste!

I pooped myself when I saw he got a trio of C. interruptus! :doh:

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