Possum Wrasses?

[michellejy]

I would love to hear some first hand experience with possum wrasses. In particular, I am considering the Tanaka's Possum Wrasse, but I assume most have similar behaviors. So what can you tell me?

 

[eatbreakfast]

Extremely peaceful and cryptic. They are visible, but rarely leave the rocks.

 

[nitro]

+1 Yes very timid so they have to have similar tank mates and I had some finicky eaters also.
Nitro

 

[metrokat]

They are timid and do well with peaceful tank mates and plenty of hiding spots.
This is Banjo

 

[michellejy]

Do they all turn brownish like that? The Tanaka's are bright red in photos, but then, so are some of the others :)

 

[metrokat]

Banjo was like a purple/lilac with gold stripes, although the do come in browns also. He was a Wetmorella nigropinnata.

 

[eatbreakfast]

Do they all turn brownish like that? The Tanaka's are bright red in photos, but then, so are some of the others :)

There are different species, tanakas are more reddish.

 

[Rybren]

I added a yellow-banded to my tank about 4 weeks ago and haven't seen it since. I have no idea if it's still in there.

 

[michellejy]

I added a yellow-banded to my tank about 4 weeks ago and haven't seen it since. I have no idea if it's still in there.

The joy of peaceful/timid fish :)

 

[cody2cannon]

Can they be housed in a 20 gallon with 2 clownfish?

 

[__Jreef__]

One of my favorite fish, I have a yellow banded.
Was very shy when I got it but now she comes out to explore the tank as well loves to eat.

 

[__Jreef__]

Can they be housed in a 20 gallon with 2 clownfish?

Yes you can, mine share the tank with a pair of clowns.

 

[eatbreakfast]

Can they be housed in a 20 gallon with 2 clownfish?

Agreed. They can be housed together.