The Wrasse Lover's Thread!

[cale0721]

Anyone have a cryptic wrasse?

 

[evolved]

Anyone have a cryptic wrasse?

What species are you referring to? (several can go by that common name)

 

[Mike&Terry]

STUNNING! One day man, one day for me i hope

Thank You @DrCooper!

 

[Paul87]

H. hartzfeldii


M. choati. He's been with us for over 2.5 years and was with Kevin Kohen for 6 months before he came to us as a tiny female. That's our Labroides dimidiatus (cleaner wrasse) in the background. He's been with us for 5.5 years.


M. bipartitus male.

Absolutely gorgeous!

 

[Paul87]

I have a question. Do flasher wrasses (Paracheilinus) generally swim in the top half of a tank? All the fairies, leopards, and other non flasher wrasses I've had where always searching the rock. My new blue flasher just seems to stay up in the flow sometimes pretty close to the surface. Not sure if it's in their nature, or possibly mine is intimidated by tankmates.

 

[cale0721]

What species are you referring to? (several can go by that common name)

Pseudocheilinops ataenia

 

[Maritimer]

I have a question. Do flasher wrasses (Paracheilinus) generally swim in the top half of a tank? All the fairies, leopards, and other non flasher wrasses I've had where always searching the rock. My new blue flasher just seems to stay up in the flow sometimes pretty close to the surface. Not sure if it's in their nature, or possibly mine is intimidated by tankmates.

Flashers are primarily planktivores, so they do spend a lot of time cruising in open water or holding in the current and waiting for snacks to drift their way. They don't spend a lot of time inspecting the rockwork at all.

~Bruce

 

[Armydogracing]

My new one

 

[eatbreakfast]

Pseudocheilinops ataenia

They are a cryptic, but personable species. Shy, but inquisitive. Hardy, and a good eater of coral pests.

 

[cale0721]

They are a cryptic, but personable species. Shy, but inquisitive. Hardy, and a good eater of coral pests.

I had one special ordered for me 2 weeks ago however haven't seen it since I put it in my reef. I was warned that it's very shy fish and I may not see it for a few weeks.

 

[eatbreakfast]

I had one special ordered for me 2 weeks ago however haven't seen it since I put it in my reef. I was warned that it's very shy fish and I may not see it for a few weeks.

I've never had one stay hidden that long. Though they stay near the rocks, they are constantly exploring the rock for pods. It should have been visible by now.

 

[Esage]

I had one special ordered for me 2 weeks ago however haven't seen it since I put it in my reef. I was warned that it's very shy fish and I may not see it for a few weeks.

Once mine was established it was out all day exploring and picking at the rocks, it stayed close to the rocks but was visible.

 

[evolved]

I have a question. Do flasher wrasses (Paracheilinus) generally swim in the top half of a tank? All the fairies, leopards, and other non flasher wrasses I've had where always searching the rock. My new blue flasher just seems to stay up in the flow sometimes pretty close to the surface. Not sure if it's in their nature, or possibly mine is intimidated by tankmates.

That's pretty normal, and how Cirrhilabrus should behave as well. I find it a bit odd that your experience there was different.

Pseudocheilinops ataenia

They are a cryptic, but personable species. Shy, but inquisitive. Hardy, and a good eater of coral pests.

Agree, and a fairly popular species.

I keep one in a 20g frag tank as the only fish. It's a bit reserved but usually visible.

 

[evolved]

I had one special ordered for me 2 weeks ago however haven't seen it since I put it in my reef. I was warned that it's very shy fish and I may not see it for a few weeks.

That strikes me as a bit atypical as well.

 

[mfinn]

Well my first 2 attempts at getting a Potters Wrasse didn't go well.
The first one came in healthy and active, but it was not the small to medium I ordered so I found a home for it with a local reefer.
The second one came in in bad shape and was dead before the end of the day.

They are not in stock at LA at the moment so it may be a while before I try one.
I also want to add a Melanurus wrasse.
Would there be a order I should look at when adding these two wrasses?

 

[eatbreakfast]

Well my first 2 attempts at getting a Potters Wrasse didn't go well.
The first one came in healthy and active, but it was not the small to medium I ordered so I found a home for it with a local reefer.
The second one came in in bad shape and was dead before the end of the day.

They are not in stock at LA at the moment so it may be a while before I try one.
I also want to add a Melanurus wrasse.
Would there be a order I should look at when adding these two wrasses?

Potters before melanurus for sure.

 

[evolved]

^agree

Geoffroy is a tricky species though; shipping is a challenge for them. If you get one alive, in a good shape, and it eats in a few days, you are already ahead of the curve.

 

[evmibo]

I've got a female Cirrhilabrus bathyphilus (hooded) on her way with a Pseudocheilinops ataenia (pink streak). Do you think they'll be okay in the same acclimation box with each other and some pvc?

I have to say a lot of my knowledge of these fish have come from Hunter and TJ, I really appreciate your contribution and passion. The chart that Hunter put together is like my fairy wrasse bible.

 

[evolved]

I've got a female Cirrhilabrus bathyphilus (hooded) on her way with a Pseudocheilinops ataenia (pink streak). Do you think they'll be okay in the same acclimation box with each other and some pvc?

Yeah, doubt they even seem to notice the other is there.

 

[evmibo]

Yeah, doubt they even seem to notice the other is there.

Cool, that's kind of what I figured. Pretty excited! :D