Should i add a wrasse?

[LuizW13]

I know most wrasses can be difficult to keep, so, i'm looking for some advice.

I have a 25g AIO which will be home to a rainford's goby, and a couple of snowflake clowns. Do you think i'll be able to add a pink streaked or a 4/6 line wrasse without much worry?

Or should i not risk it and just go with a couple of firefish?

Thanks for the input!

 

[mahindra.dev]

I know most wrasses can be difficult to keep, so, i'm looking for some advice.

I have a 25g AIO which will be home to a rainford's goby, and a couple of snowflake clowns. Do you think i'll be able to add a pink streaked or a 4/6 line wrasse without much worry?

Or should i not risk it and just go with a couple of firefish?

Thanks for the input!

The 4/6line are aggressive. I’ve heard the Pygmy are OK. That said 25G AIO May be too small for a Wrasse and will def cause aggression. So stick with fire fish!!

 

[Tahoe61]

You could do a Pygmy or Possum Wrasse.

 

[LuizW13]

The 4/6line are aggressive. I’ve heard the Pygmy are OK. That said 25G AIO May be too small for a Wrasse and will def cause aggression. So stick with fire fish!!

That's what i was thinking.

What about the pink streaked wrasse, any experience? From what i was reading (LA description :rolleyes:), they don't grow large or aggressive.

 

[LuizW13]

You could do a Pygmy or Possum Wrasse.

I don't really like their appearance too much ;Sorry

 

[evolved]

The pink streak is suitable, provided the tank is covered.

 

[Jesterrace]

That's what i was thinking.

What about the pink streaked wrasse, any experience? From what i was reading (LA description :rolleyes:), they don't grow large or aggressive.

The Pink Streaked would be an excellent choice for your setup. They stay small and are very active and bold. BTW I assume this is what you were talking about:

https://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=15+1378+2908&pcatid=2908

Incidentally, it's just my opinion but every saltwater tank should have a wrasse of some form. Oh and other than a few species wrasses are not hard to keep at all.

 

[LuizW13]

The Pink Streaked would be an excellent choice for your setup. They stay small and are very active and bold. BTW I assume this is what you were talking about:

https://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=15+1378+2908&pcatid=2908

Incidentally, it's just my opinion but every saltwater tank should have a wrasse of some form. Oh and other than a few species wrasses are not hard to keep at all.

Yup! that's the one! Put my email on the wait list! ;Joyful

Those firefish are so pretty though lol

 

[Zack K]

Firefish though are best kept singly unless caught as a mates pair which happens a lot less that what their sold as. Just a heads up

 

[ca1ore]

I don't find fairy or flasher wrasses particularly difficult to keep. You must have a well fitting cover, as noted, otherwise they'll end up on the floor.

 

[Jr'sReef]

A female carpenter wrasse will do fine in your tank, super peaceful too

 

[DangerDave]

Solaris Fairy wrasse. Pretty, inexpensive, easy to keep, hasn’t tried to jump....yet.

 

[eatbreakfast]

25g is a little small for a flasher and very small for a solorensis.

 

[LuizW13]

Firefish though are best kept singly unless caught as a mates pair which happens a lot less that what their sold as. Just a heads up

I did not know that, thanks for the heads up!

Thank you everyone for your advice and suggestions, much appreciated!

 

[evolved]

I don't find fairy or flasher wrasses particularly difficult to keep. You must have a well fitting cover, as noted, otherwise they'll end up on the floor.

Unfortunately the tank is too small for any of the Cirrhilabrus or Paracheilinus species.

 

[BellaD]

I have a 6 Line Wrasse and he's very well behaved...well except for my Blue/Green Chromis. He doesn't like them very much. In fact everyone hates the Chromis :( lol I have a Diamond Goby in with him and they have never had an issue.

 

[fishnchip]

I don't find fairy or flasher wrasses particularly difficult to keep. You must have a well fitting cover, as noted, otherwise they'll end up on the floor.

What size tank would you recommend for one?

 

[Zack K]

What size tank would you recommend for one?

30 gallons MINIMUM

 

[evolved]

What size tank would you recommend for one?

Paracheilinus (flashers) need 40g or larger, with 3' of lateral swimming room.
Cirrhilabrus (fairys) depend on the species, but only a small subset are suitable for tanks 40g; the rest need a little bit to a whole lot larger.

 

[fishnchip]

Paracheilinus (flashers) need 40g or larger, with 3' of lateral swimming room.
Cirrhilabrus (fairys) depend on the species, but only a small subset are suitable for tanks 40g; the rest need a little bit to a whole lot larger.

Thank you!!