The Wrasse Lover's Thread!

[Boehmtown]

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Hello all, I'm adding my last fish, and thinking about adding a peppermint hog fish, a flasher wrasse or a leopard wrasse as my last fish , I currently have a melanurus wrasse (kinda like him, he's so fast he makes the other fish uncomfortable) but really only cares about himself, a red head solon fair wrasse (love it, very chill, really feels at home in the tank) , a cleaner wrasse (might be my favorite) , assorted chromis, damsel, gobies clowns, mandarins, varying amounts of Molly's and a tomini tang (who might take exception at first to the flasher if it's boisterous). What would be my best decision , I love a chill tank and all of my fish have their own areas and get along very well, and I don't wanna ruin the vibe. I'm also open to any other suggestions.

I've also had a dragon wrasse (hated it) and a carpenters flasher who I loved. If that helps with any insight

 

[cba191]

and some Galaxy wrasse

how big do these get? I've always wanted one but apparently they get over a foot long

 

[JoJosReef]

how big do these get? I've always wanted one but apparently they get over a foot long

I've seen them in the wild over a foot. They get beefy. Amazing colors.

 

[cba191]

how big do these get? I've always wanted one but apparently they get over a foot long

I've seen them in the wild over a foot. They get beefy. Amazing colors.

Too big for a 150g tall?

 

[JoJosReef]

Too big for a 150g tall?

Better question for @Slocke @OrchidMiss and @i cant think . What are the dimensions of a 150g tall?

 

[cba191]

Better question for @Slocke @OrchidMiss and @i cant think . What are the dimensions of a 150g tall?

46x25x30t

 

[Slocke]

Too big for a 150g tall?

I’d suggest they need at least a 6 foot tank. Even if it doesn’t reach its full size it is an active fish

 

[13rodo]

Finally got the fish I wanted when I first started... Pink-Streaked Wrasse!

 

[OrchidMiss]

Better question for @Slocke @OrchidMiss and @i cant think . What are the dimensions of a 150g tall?

I’d suggest they need at least a 6 foot tank. Even if it doesn’t reach its full size it is an active fish

Definitely a 6 foot tank. He is very active, very inquisitive, and moves rocks the size of softballs with ease and is picking at rockwork all day.

 

[Tcook]

Too big for a 150g tall?

Maybe if it walks on its tail.

 

[cba191]

Definitely a 6 foot tank. He is very active, very inquisitive, and moves rocks the size of softballs with ease and is picking at rockwork all day.

lol. My house is at capacity on tanks. A FOWLR would be cool, I just don't have the room.

 

[azreef729]

Thinking of stocking my new 100g with as many wrasse as I can, currently have a black leopard, pink streak, and exquisite fairy. Anyone have any suggestions on what I can add to those? Trying to get as much movement and color in this tank as I can instead of just having a couple bigger fish. tank is 48x22x22 for reference.

 

[JoJosReef]

Thinking of stocking my new 100g with as many wrasse as I can, currently have a black leopard, pink streak, and exquisite fairy. Anyone have any suggestions on what I can add to those? Trying to get as much movement and color in this tank as I can instead of just having a couple bigger fish. tank is 48x22x22 for reference.

Royal pencil wrasse (Pseudojuloides severnsi). Cirrhilabrus rhomboidalis--love the colors. Anampses neoguinaicus--so much better seeing in person than photos and lovely swimming pattern. Halichoeres iridis and Halichoeres claudia--always Halichoeres chrysus if you need more yellow. Paracheilinus angulatus and Paracheilinus lineopunctatus--attenuatus if you've got the muy moula. I don't know if a Blue star leopard would play nice with the black leopard, but love blue stars. Show stopper: Halichoeres lapillus (aka jeweled wrasse) and/or Halichoeres pallidus (aka babi).

 

[azreef729]

Royal pencil wrasse (Pseudojuloides severnsi). Cirrhilabrus rhomboidalis--love the colors. Anampses neoguinaicus--so much better seeing in person than photos and lovely swimming pattern. Halichoeres iridis and Halichoeres claudia--always Halichoeres chrysus if you need more yellow. Paracheilinus angulatus and Paracheilinus lineopunctatus--attenuatus if you've got the muy moula. I don't know if a Blue star leopard would play nice with the black leopard, but love blue stars. Show stopper: Halichoeres lapillus (aka jeweled wrasse) and/or Halichoeres pallidus (aka babi).

Great list, thank you. I will give all of these a look!

 

[cba191]

Thinking of stocking my new 100g with as many wrasse as I can, currently have a black leopard, pink streak, and exquisite fairy. Anyone have any suggestions on what I can add to those? Trying to get as much movement and color in this tank as I can instead of just having a couple bigger fish. tank is 48x22x22 for reference.

Royal pencil wrasse (Pseudojuloides severnsi). Cirrhilabrus rhomboidalis--love the colors. Anampses neoguinaicus--so much better seeing in person than photos and lovely swimming pattern. Halichoeres iridis and Halichoeres claudia--always Halichoeres chrysus if you need more yellow. Paracheilinus angulatus and Paracheilinus lineopunctatus--attenuatus if you've got the muy moula. I don't know if a Blue star leopard would play nice with the black leopard, but love blue stars. Show stopper: Halichoeres lapillus (aka jeweled wrasse) and/or Halichoeres pallidus (aka babi).

Ive been thinking about getting a china wrasse

 

[JoJosReef]

Ive been thinking about getting a china wrasse

Loved mine. Absolutely stunning fish and minded her own business.

 

[Boehmtown]

Thinking of stocking my new 100g with as many wrasse as I can, currently have a black leopard, pink streak, and exquisite fairy. Anyone have any suggestions on what I can add to those? Trying to get as much movement and color in this tank as I can instead of just having a couple bigger fish. tank is 48x22x22 for reference.

I've recently gotten a cleaner wrasse , I love it, the other fish love it. Super cool. Also it brings the other fish out more

 

[davidm777]

I figured this picture belongs here.

 

[i cant think]

Just popping back in with some more pinkie appreciation!

Thinking of stocking my new 100g with as many wrasse as I can, currently have a black leopard, pink streak, and exquisite fairy. Anyone have any suggestions on what I can add to those? Trying to get as much movement and color in this tank as I can instead of just having a couple bigger fish. tank is 48x22x22 for reference.

There’s so many you can go for! I’d look at;

Pseudojuloides sp. (You can’t go wrong with any of these guys!)
Anampses neoguinaicus
Anampses meleagrides/melanurus
Macropharyngodon viviennae
Macropharyngodon kuiteri
Paracheilinus attenuatus (if you have the money)
Paracheilinus angulatus
Paracheilinus filamentosus
Paracheilinus rubricaudalis
Paracheilinus flavianalis
Cirrhilabrus efatensis/bathyphilus
Cirrhilabrus naokoae
Cirrhilabrus isosceles
Cirrhilabrus rhomboidalis
Wetmorella albofasciata
Wetmorella nigropinnata

And theres so many more species out there! Thats just a starting point.

 

[azreef729]

Just popping back in with some more pinkie appreciation!

There’s so many you can go for! I’d look at;

Pseudojuloides sp. (You can’t go wrong with any of these guys!)
Anampses neoguinaicus
Anampses meleagrides/melanurus
Macropharyngodon viviennae
Macropharyngodon kuiteri
Paracheilinus attenuatus (if you have the money)
Paracheilinus angulatus
Paracheilinus filamentosus
Paracheilinus rubricaudalis
Paracheilinus flavianalis
Cirrhilabrus efatensis/bathyphilus
Cirrhilabrus naokoae
Cirrhilabrus isosceles
Cirrhilabrus rhomboidalis
Wetmorella albofasciata
Wetmorella nigropinnata

And theres so many more species out there! Thats just a starting point.

Thanks! Would you say stick to one of each species in this size tank?