Anyone kept a Richmond's Wrasse?

[Subnautica]

Thinking about getting one but not sure about their specific needs and temperament. Also my tank is only 75gal.

Thanks everyone!

https://www.liveaquaria.com/product/2907/?pcatid=2907

 

[Flippers4pups]

Thinking about getting one but not sure about their specific needs and temperament. Also my tank is only 75gal.

Thanks everyone!

https://www.liveaquaria.com/product/2907/?pcatid=2907

I haven't, but they will get big for your tank. Have you considered a Halichoeres melanurus? They stay much smaller.

 

[Subnautica]

I haven't, but they will get big for your tank. Have you considered a Halichoeres melanurus? They stay much smaller.

I already have a Melanurus. :)

 

[Subnautica]

bump for this poor thread

 

[JoshH]

@ngoodermuth #reefsquad any thoughts here?

 

[Subnautica]

@ngoodermuth any thoughts here?

Thanks. I don't know many Wrasse lovers so tagging someone will help!

 

[saltyhog]

With you already having a melanurus I don't think it would be a good fit. This wrasse gets over 7" in length from what I've read. Their care is not much different from other Halichoeres wrasse, pretty much the same as your existing melanurus.

Better choices with different coloration would be H. chysus (the most under rated of the Halichoeres genus IMO), H. biocellatus and H. iridis. All of those are stunningly colored and contrast somewhat with the melanurus coloring/markings. They are also among the smaller and more mild mannered of the genus.

H. iridis

H. biocellatus

H. chysus. (juvie, they get much more colorful in the face with bright "sunset" orange and green stripes)