Most "Invert Safe" Halichoeres?

[sundog101]

In you opinion, what Halichoeres wrasse is least likely to go after inverts? I'm looking at the yellow (coris) wrasse or Christmas wrasse (H. claudia).

 

[helen ann]

Can't really help, sorry :rolleyes: but let me see if I can get you some help!:)

@evolved and/or @eatbreakfast

 

[saltyhog]

I've had H. claudia, H. chysotaenia and H. chrysus in my tank all at the same time with Astrea, Turbo, conchs, ceriths and nassarius without any problems. I also had some hermits which were also ignored. Pods...a different story. The only pods I ever saw in my tank were at night and they were very, very scared! :-)

 

[BuaidhNoBas]

I've got an H. Melanurus right now that I am going to try and trap because he harasses all my snails. He's a little oversized for the tank though.

 

[becks]

I have a chryus and cosmetus, the cosmetus is 4" long and ignores my blood shrimp, hermits and snails.

 

[sundog101]

Thanks for the replies :). I think my favorite is H. Chrysus.

 

[jd371]

I took a shot with my Melanurus and lucked out, he doesn't touch any of my CUC I have Turbos, Nassarius, Conch, Fire and Cleaner Shrimp. He did make a snack out of Peppermint that I added to take care of some Aptasia, although they were on the small side, and an Acro Crab that hitchhiked on a small colony I bought.

 

[evolved]

It's about a wash between H. chrysus and H. claudia; both are pretty safe.

 

[eatbreakfast]

It's about a wash between H. chrysus and H. claudia; both are pretty safe.

I would add biocellatus as well.

 

[Armydogracing]

I have 3 Halichoeres melanurus and 1 Halichoeres maculipinna with inverts and are fine with them

 

[Rybren]

Stay away from Halichoeres marginatus; my juvenile is only 2 1/2" long but it loves snails.

 

[sundog101]

I've heard the H.marginatus are more likely to pick at stuff.

Thanks for the replies :). I think my favorite is H. Chrysus.

Also, I take that back lol! The melanuras is probably my favorite but is a little on the risky side.