lineatus wrasse

[RossUK]

Hey guys and gals, been looking at a female [FONT=verdana, geneva, lucida, lucida grande, arial, helvetica, sans-serif]lineatus wrasse and was wondering if adding a single female she is likely to turn male? only other fairy wrasse in the tank is a male Jordini Flame wrasse

cheers[/FONT]

 

[Diesel]

Beautiful fish..............make sure you got a screen on top.
What a other fish you have in your tank and what's the water volume?
Here on R2R we like to see pics.

 

[RossUK]

Hiya, volume is around 350-400ltrs total, only other fish are the mentioned above Flame wrasse, pair of clowns and a mandarin, thanks

Been reading up about the Lineatus and seems females in a harem can turn male, cant seem to find any info of if a single female will turn

cheers

 

[Diesel]

Only if you have a few females than one will turn a male but it will take a while before it's a super male.
Check out this thread, you find more info about wrasses and fell free to ask a lot of questions.
Good luck.



https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/fish-discussion/113942-wrasse-lovers-thread.html

 

[RossUK]

So its unlikely that a single female will turn?

 

[RossUK]

The female/sub-dominant male of this species has multiple blue horizontal lines covering the head and body, which break into spots as they progress towards the tail. The female/sub-dominant male will change into a dominant male if incorporated into the aquarium as the only fish of this species

mmm now im confused lol :squigglemouth:

 

[eatbreakfast]

A female Lineatus will likely turn to a male without a male lineatus present. Even if there is a male of another Cirrhilabrus sp, she will still likely turn into a male.

 

[RossUK]

A female Lineatus will likely turn to a male without a male lineatus present. Even if there is a male of another Cirrhilabrus sp, she will still likely turn into a male.

Great thanks, thats what im hoping to be honest, going to have a look at her tomorrow, make sure shes feeding and in full health =)

 

[saltyhog]

From what I've read she's almost certain to turn male. May take months but it should happen. No experience, just what I've read. I'm going to use this strategy to reduce the cost of getting one of these beauties.

 

[evolved]

A female Lineatus will likely turn to a male without a male lineatus present. Even if there is a male of another Cirrhilabrus sp, she will still likely turn into a male.

Correct.

Especially with the presence of another Cirrhilabrus, it will simply be a matter of time. And now the next natural question is: "how long?". To which there is no set answer; a few weeks to many months - it simply depends on too many factors to quote you a set time frame.

Lastly, it's worth nothing female lineatus often have quite the aggressive attitude.

 

[RossUK]

Correct.

Especially with the presence of another Cirrhilabrus, it will simply be a matter of time. And now the next natural question is: "how long?". To which there is no set answer; a few weeks to many months - it simply depends on too many factors to quote you a set time frame.

Lastly, it's worth nothing female lineatus often have quite the aggressive attitude.

Time isn't an issue, they look good even as a female, but the likelyhood of turning male with slightly more vivid colours is a bonus =)

I have read females may be a little aggressive, but time will tell

The next question is do I risk adding a further fairy in the future? Something like a Naiko fairy wrasse, or to not push my luck and get a nice flasher lol

Cheers

 

[eatbreakfast]

A naoke fairy can hold its own. it should be fine. A flasher would be fine too.

 

[RossUK]

Here you go guys, quick iPhone snap, bit dark as I always turn lights to moonlight for the 1st couple of hours and whilst acclimating

And flame having a look

Was eating like a pig at the shop, and was competing with a tang 4 times her size for food, was also in with a rose scaled fairy wrasse and was happy as Larry so fingers crossed all will be well =)

Cheers for your help

 

[SeahorseKeeper]

Looks great!!