Lineatus wrasse supermale question! Please help

[ReefAddiction34]

Hey everyone,
I’m looking for some experience and information regarding the transitioning of a sub-dominant male into a supermale.
I currently have a sub-dominant male and wanted to know what the likelihood is of it transitioning to a supermale on its own. I’m not going to add a female to the tank because of the issues that can cause with the female transitioning to male and then fighting ensuing after that.
But , is there any other way to get my wrasse to transition or increase the likelihood of it transitioning to a supermale?
Thanks for the input and advice!

 

[motortrendz]

Itll definitly become a terminal male over time. I believe suoermale is just a term used for a terminal that has more color than a usualt terminal. Usually when theres a harem of erassed of a similar genus I believe one can become brighter. Expecially during their flashing and mating dances.

 

[dwest]

Hey everyone,
I’m looking for some experience and information regarding the transitioning of a sub-dominant male into a supermale.
I currently have a sub-dominant male and wanted to know what the likelihood is of it transitioning to a supermale on its own. I’m not going to add a female to the tank because of the issues that can cause with the female transitioning to male and then fighting ensuing after that.
But , is there any other way to get my wrasse to transition or increase the likelihood of it transitioning to a supermale?
Thanks for the input and advice!

I’m guessing you have read this. If not, it’s great!

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/all-about-reef-safe-wrasses-in-aquaria.259894/

 

[ReefAddiction34]

I’m guessing you have read this. If not, it’s great!

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/all-about-reef-safe-wrasses-in-aquaria.259894/

Yup I have read this before! Great write up. I guess I’m just looking for some kind of time frame and likelihood of my Lineatus becoming dominant and getting more color. I’ll reach out to evolve as well.

 

[saltyhog]

It varies from to fish to fish but I've had a flame wrasse go from female to terminal male in less than a year. It could be weeks or months but it almost always will happen.

 

[ReefAddiction34]

It varies from to fish to fish but I've had a flame wrasse go from female to terminal male in less than a year. It could be weeks or months but it almost always will happen.

Anything that you can think of to speed up the process other than adding another fish which I won’t do? I’ve had the wrasse for probably 3 months now..

 

[ReefAddiction34]

Here he is

 

[ReefAddiction34]

Pic 2

 

[motortrendz]

Pic 2

Beautiful fish.

A mirror? So he can tell.himself how beautiful he is... Lol I actually dont know, every fish is different.

 

[saltyhog]

Anything that you can think of to speed up the process other than adding another fish which I won’t do? I’ve had the wrasse for probably 3 months now..

Not that I'm aware of . It happens when it happens. I would think that guy is already a terminal male. He should get more colorful as he matures. Patience, patience!

 

[SeaDweller]

Just wait it out. Let nature take its course.

 

[ReefAddiction34]

Beautiful fish.

A mirror? So he can tell.himself how beautiful he is... Lol I actually dont know, every fish is different.

Lol I’m not color shaming him. I love that fish and he is gorgeous. I just hope he gets those really bright colors! Love the mirror idea lol.