Non-Jumping Wrasses

[denverjon]

I've got a 90g rimless with a six line wrasse and am looking to add another wrasse. I don't have a top so I've avoided fairy wrasses and others that are prone to jumping. Can anyone suggest a wrasse that is less likely to jump out of a tank? Are Melanerus jumpers?

 

[tautog83]

wrasse = jumpers... in my opinion all are a risk..

 

[C4!]

The only non-jumping wrasses I know of are the ones laying on the floor dried out. I can promise you, they will never jump again :xd:

Other then that, its not if they will jump, but when!

 

[Longnose Hawkfish]

All wrasse jump. Your testing your luck with the six line without a lid. Also, six lines often bully other wrasses.

 

[joeyhatch11]

I've had my Six Line in my 33L (48x12x12) now for a good 6 months with no issues. He stays low and swims crazy and fast through out the rock work. A blast to watch, lots of character. He's the only wrasses I own and would love to pick up another but am afraid as well that they'll try and carpet surf one day. Not a big fan of dead fish or throwing money away.

 

[eatbreakfast]

All wrasse jump. Your testing your luck with the six line without a lid. Also, six lines often bully other wrasses.

^This.

 

[Reefersutherland_]

My six line jumped out and died. You will need a screen on the top to hold her in cuz as soon as you add another fish... I just wouldn't risk it buddy.

 

[maroun.c]

I thought I secured my tank by adding Acrylic panels on the sides with only a couple of 3-4 inch open spaces around tubing... and just lost my third wrass through those!!!
Adding net early next week!

 

[Ole Man]

It's the nature of the fish !!!!!

 

[reefwiser]

Wrasses jump especially when the wake up in the morning they will do an arch swimming motion.

 

[Midasreefs]

Most wrasses jump so I would recommend DIY Aquarium Screen Top Netting Kits - Bulk Reef Supply.
It's a really nice screen top. I have it on my rimless tank and it still looks very sharp, plus you can then get all the wrasses you want!

 

[denverjon]

Thanks for the advice. I think I'm going to put a screen on the top. I've had them before, I just didn't know how one would look on a rimless tank.

 

[Orbela]

Also if you're going to add wrasses get rid of that a** of Sixline wrasse and all wrasses are jumpers

 

[ZoanthidAddict]

I agree with everyone all wrasse's jump I would highly recommend a screen top as for the sixline I would of added him last chances are he will fight with any new wrasse you put in the tank there is a possibility he won't but its a small one another good way to tell aggression is get an acclimation box I am a wrasse addict currently have 4 in my 75 never had an issue using one they are awesome fish good luck with everything

 

[AJQ69]

the 6 line will turn in a bully and will harass any other wrasse additions :squigglemouth:

 

[WindeyD]

Lost a clown to jumping and have vowed to always keep my systems covered. What is the downside to having a screen top to ensure the safety of our livestock?

 

[Big Larr]

I have a melanurus wrasse and added a yellow coris wrasse and have been lucky so far but definitely looking into screen top

 

[Newb_reefer1]

I have a melanurus wrasse and added a yellow coris wrasse and have been lucky so far but definitely looking into screen top

This breaks my heart. It's only a matter of days before they attempt a jump & with no cover they will be goners no doubt. Funny story about wrasse I have a lot and I use a mesh screen above my rimless tank to keep them safe, and I would Forsure have lost some of them if I didn't have it because every once in a while I can hear them jump into it. So if that's not enough to make you want to make a screen please sell all your wrasse cause they are all in danger.

 

[Big Larr]

They have been in there for months and not a jumper yet but don't worry I will get a screen and remember not everyone has the same luck you do just because it happened to you doesn't mean will be same for everyone else