Help with adding a flasher wrasse

[Brandon McHenry]

Check out the fang blennies - Meiacanthus genus - very personable and always in the water column.

They are neat as well! Heard they could be a biting hazard. Any bad experiences?

You will be fine and I had a McCosker and they are absolutely beautiful and fun to watch!!!!

They really do seem like beautiful fish!

 

[SaltyT]

They are neat as well! Heard they could be a biting hazard. Any bad experiences?

I’ve had a few over the years, no biting hazard whatsoever. Very friendly.

 

[Brandon McHenry]

I’ve had a few over the years, no biting hazard whatsoever. Very friendly.

Great to hear! I will definitely look in to them as well. Really wanted to keep the vibe peaceful across the reef with some active and colorful fish.

 

[Brandon McHenry]

How would a possum wrasse fair in this setup? Are they super shy? Will they ever occupy the water column or just stick to the rock work?

 

[evolved]

I wouldn't put a Paracheilinus species in a tank less than 3 feet in length; they do need swimming room.

 

[Brandon McHenry]

I wouldn't put a Paracheilinus species in a tank less than 3 feet in length; they do need swimming room.

I was worried about that. What are you thoughts on the pink streaked or possum wrasse? Are they active? Hardy? Would they be okay with a yellowline goby, banggai cardinalfish and firefish? Or do you have any other wrasse recommendations?

 

[evolved]

What are you thoughts on the pink streaked or possum wrasse? Are they active? Hardy? Would they be okay with a yellowline goby, banggai cardinalfish and firefish? Or do you have any other wrasse recommendations?

Either would be fine, and both are the most suitable choices for the tank size.
You'll see the pink streak a bit more.

 

[Clownfish_Boy]

Carpenter's Flasher Wrasse.

 

[Brandon McHenry]

Either would be fine, and both are the most suitable choices for the tank size.
You'll see the pink streak a bit more.

Good to know! Thank you. I will have to keep my eyes open for a pink streak then.

 

[csb123]

And with any fish, putting them in an acclamation box, for a few days, helps a lot. It really reduces stress, with the fish gets used to it’s surrounds. It also allows you to watch the fish for a while, to identify any aggression.

 

[Brandon McHenry]

And with any fish, putting them in an acclamation box, for a few days, helps a lot. It really reduces stress, with the fish gets used to it’s surrounds. It also allows you to watch the fish for a while, to identify any aggression.

Thanks for the suggestion! Have any recommendations on one you like?

 

[csb123]

Thanks for the suggestion! Have any recommendations on one you like?

Critter Cage from megapetamart. I think it was $15 (4 years old). I attached a spare magnet, that I had lying around.
It works best to melt the holes in...soldering iron, or a hot poker and your stovetop:)

 

[Cbones1979]

I have a 45 gallon with 7 gallon sump. I have a sailfin fairy wrasse. I'd like to pair him with a pest eating wrasse. I'd rather not get a 6 line. Is there another pest eating wrasse i can add or will that cause issues with the fairy?

 

[Clownfish_Boy]

I have a 45 gallon with 7 gallon sump. I have a sailfin fairy wrasse. I'd like to pair him with a pest eating wrasse. I'd rather not get a 6 line. Is there another pest eating wrasse i can add or will that cause issues with the fairy?

The fish compatibility chart shows caution regarding the keeping of multiple Wrasses. Could be trouble.

 

[Cbones1979]

The fish compatibility chart shows caution regarding the keeping of multiple Wrasses. Could be trouble.

Yes, but many people have multiple wrasses in their system.

 

[spiraling]

Fairy wrasses (Cirrhilabrus sp) can only be paired with some other fairy wrasses for aggression. There is a compatibilty chart (sticky) to show which ones. A 6 line ( Pseudocheilinus sp )is not a fairy and can work with one, but can get aggressive.

A 45g is a bit small for a lot of fish, but some of the wrasses like flashers (Paracheilinus sp) would work.

The real question is what types of pests are you trying to control? Not all wrasses eat all pests.

 

[joshyross70]

McCoskers or Royal wrasse

 

[Cbones1979]

Fairy wrasses (Cirrhilabrus sp) can only be paired with some other fairy wrasses for aggression. There is a compatibilty chart (sticky) to show which ones. A 6 line ( Pseudocheilinus sp )is not a fairy and can work with one, but can get aggressive.

A 45g is a bit small for a lot of fish, but some of the wrasses like flashers (Paracheilinus sp) would work.

The real question is what types of pests are you trying to control? Not all wrasses eat all pests.

Don’t really have any at this point. I realized after my 6 line jumped in my old tank I had a huge increase in spaghetti worms.

also I have room for one more fish (I think for bioload) and would prefer a wrasse if possible

 

[Cbones1979]

McCoskers or Royal wrasse

You think they would work with sailfin?

 

[spiraling]

Don’t really have any at this point. I realized after my 6 line jumped in my old tank I had a huge increase in spaghetti worms.

also I have room for one more fish (I think for bioload) and would prefer a wrasse if possible

Make sure you have a tight fitting cover. Mine jump out of the water and hit the cover almost daily. If it wasn't there I'd have wrasse jerky,