Naoko’s Fairy Wrasse

[BestMomEver]

I found a Naoko at an LFS yesterday. He’s absolutely beautiful and was eating well. I usually go home and think about stuff for a bit but I knew this guy wouldn’t be at the LFS for long. I did a little search on the internet, learned a little about them, then bit the bullet. If he’ll behave himself, he’ll be a great addition. I was a little worried about how my six line Wrasse would treat him, but they just swim by each other. The six line is not interested in him at all. So... here’s a terrible picture.....

 

[saltyhog]

Who knows it may work out fine. However, six lines and any other wrasse usually eventually becomes a war. Good luck!

 

[BestMomEver]

Who knows it may work out fine. However, six lines and any other wrasse usually eventually becomes a war. Good luck!

I know. That’s what scares me. I’m keeping my fingers crossed. The naoko needs to take lessons from the six line and just be nice.

 

[AcroNem]

Hopefully it goes well, they're at the top of the list of my favorite wrasses. I'd expect the 6 line to be a jerk though.

 

[BestMomEver]

Hopefully it goes well, they're at the top of the list of my favorite wrasses. I'd expect the 6 line to be a jerk though.

That’s what everyone says. Yet, my six line was the first fish I bought. He’s been in longer than any of the others. And he’s never bothered anything, not even my tiny bumblebee shrimp. He’s been the perfect gentleman for nearly two years. I do keep him busy though. I pour in new pods every three weeks or so.

 

[nereefpat]

That’s what everyone says. Yet, my six line was the first fish I bought. He’s been in longer than any of the others. And he’s never bothered anything, not even my tiny bumblebee shrimp. He’s been the perfect gentleman for nearly two years. I do keep him busy though. I pour in new pods every three weeks or so.

Any other wrasses?

 

[BestMomEver]

Any other wrasses?

Just the six line.

 

[WMR]

Nice acquisition, just keep an eye on the six line. Six lines are pretty, but can be bad. Hopefully he plays nice

 

[BestMomEver]

Nice acquisition, just keep an eye on the six line. Six lines are pretty, but can be bad. Hopefully he plays nice

I hope so. He has only glanced at the naoko. They swam up to each other then the six line said, “Eh.... whatever” and swam away.

 

[WMR]

I hope so. He has only glanced at the naoko. They swam up to each other then the six line said, “Eh.... whatever” and swam away.

That’s good, hopefully that’s all it does

 

[BestMomEver]

That’s good, hopefully that’s all it does

Hopefully...

He’s taking more heat from a cherub angel than anyone else but even that’s minimal. He’s out and about like he’s lived here for years.

 

[Epic Aquaculture]

Beautiful fish!!!

 

[ca1ore]

Naoko are aggressive little buggars. Probably will be fine with the six line but you’ll be hard pressed to add any other wrasses, particularly fairies. Its also a highly motivated jumper so be wary.

 

[OrionN]

So how is your Naoko? I have mine is a 40 gal breeder to fatten him up. I have a juvenile Eight line and a newly added juvenile China Wrasse, Plus a Percula pair. All five fish are doing great. The Naoko does not bother anybody, even the newly added China Wrasse. All the fish are fat now, except the China Wrasse. I will add them into the DT in the near future.
Here is a picture of my Naoko