Need Help Identifying a Fish

[brettgoodhew]

Hi,

I bought this fish on the weekend. The guy in the store said it was a type of Lionfish, but I'm thinking not. Maybe a type of Dragonet?? He is about 6cm (2 inches) long.

Cheers

 

[Live Rock]

That looks like some kind of parrotfish or wrasse that will grow to huge dimensions. Return it immediately. Never buy a fish without researching first.:helm2:

 

[Smitty]

Welcome to the site...i believed that's a dragon wrasse...not reef safe, and get big.

 

[little_fish]

Hello and Welcome

https://www.livingreefs.com/dragon-wrasse-t20580.html

He is going to require a much bigger tank than you have to keep him happy and healthy

 

[Bronxbomber425]

I had one a few months back. They grow in size quickly, and are aggressive. The one I had remodeled my tank to his needs. He started to nip at my fish so he had to go