Carpenter Wrasse - Pest Control and Questions

[crabgrass]

Hi -

I am looking for a Wrasse that meets the following criteria:

1) Hardy / good shipper
2) peaceful
3) pest control for coral

From what I read here, a Carptener meets #1 and #2. How about pests? Any other alternatives?

 

[fishski13]

yellow coris is always a good one that meets all three

 

[crabgrass]

yellow coris is always a good one that meets all three

How would a Melanurus?

 

[Cthulukelele]

Carpenters while beautiful will do little to control pests. Melanarus works but just a heads up not always invert safe

 

[crabgrass]

Carpenters while beautiful will do little to control pests. Melanarus works but just a heads up not always invert safe

Would they go after a cleaner or pistol shrimp? Or talking about smaller hermits and snails?

 

[Cthulukelele]

Would they go after a cleaner or pistol shrimp? Or talking about smaller hermits and snails?

It's possible for all listed creatures but it's hit or miss

 

[shakacuz]

yellow wrasse (formerly advertised and sold as yellow coris wrasse) meets all of those requirements. they’re good workers with a splash of color.

 

[Cthulukelele]

yellow wrasse (formerly advertised and sold as yellow coris wrasse) meets all of those requirements. they’re good workers with a splash of color.

Just a heads up tho they come with the same occasionally eat inverts warning of the melanarus wrasse (though I've hears anecdotally they are slightly less likely)