The Wrasse Lover's Thread!

[tricky_tran]

Need to do more research on the fish you are going to buy. That Dragon wrasse going to be a foot huge (12 inches), while not ugly but certainly not as exotic as the juvenile, and will wreck your tank and eat everything. (internet picture)

wife read this article. https://be.chewy.com/the-dragon-wrasse-the-good-the-bad-and-the-beautiful/#:~:text=The young dragon wrasse can,appreciate some room to move and she thought "hey, we have a 75 Gal, and in about a year, we are going to 190 Gal" so she got it without understanding it might go after the Nems and Clams. I should definitely not let her go to the pet store alone. She knows our 75 Gal is way over stocked now, so that should curb her purchasing. now the tank is almost a daily sand storm. lets see how long she will deal with it. Also, we do have a pretty aggressive stock, the coral beauty tends to keep it on its tails too.

 

[tricky_tran]

Need to do more research on the fish you are going to buy. That Dragon wrasse going to be a foot huge (12 inches), while not ugly but certainly not as exotic as the juvenile, and will wreck your tank and eat everything. (internet picture)

I’ve talked the wife into getting rid of it. Now how to trap it and find someone local who wants it. Lol

 

[Bepis]

I’ve talked the wife into getting rid of it. Now how to trap it and find someone local who wants it. Lol

Glass vase method... here’s somethings I’ve wrote on the topic

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[ReefJCB]

I've got a 125g NSA with not a whole lot of rockwork for hiding (though I am considering adding a few more caves and arches).

Current livestock:
2 Clowns
1 Fire fish
1 Blue & Red Wrasse (Cirrhilabrus rubriventralis)
1 Yellow Tang
1 Pyramid butterfly

I've got an order coming in with:
1 Bicolor blenny
3 Lyretail anthias
1 Splendid Pintail Fairy Wrasse (Cirrhilabrus isoceles)

I've got the option to add either a Lineatus (Cirrhilabrus lineatus) or a Labout's Fairy Wrasse (Cirrhilabrus laboutei) to my incoming order. Are there any potential issues with compatibility for these? I'm leaning towards the Lineatus.

 

[saltyhog]

I've got a 125g NSA with not a whole lot of rockwork for hiding (though I am considering adding a few more caves and arches).

Current livestock:
2 Clowns
1 Fire fish
1 Blue & Red Wrasse (Cirrhilabrus rubriventralis)
1 Yellow Tang
1 Pyramid butterfly

I've got an order coming in with:
1 Bicolor blenny
3 Lyretail anthias
1 Splendid Pintail Fairy Wrasse (Cirrhilabrus isoceles)

I've got the option to add either a Lineatus (Cirrhilabrus lineatus) or a Labout's Fairy Wrasse (Cirrhilabrus laboutei) to my incoming order. Are there any potential issues with compatibility for these? I'm leaning towards the Lineatus.

Shouldn't be as they're all in different complexes. Recommend using an acclimation box though with any new wrasse addition to an existing wrasse.

My new C. bathyphilus (and P. lineopuntatus) I just got today.

 

[SaltyT]

My new C. bathyphilus (and P. lineopuntatus) I just got today.

I'm loving your c. bathyphilus - very nice!!

 

[mredwin25]

flames

 

[Jorda320]

I know questions like this aren't the point of the thread but does anybody have any recommendations for some inexpensive but still attractive looking peaceful wrasses that would do well in a peaceful 75-gallon tank? I'm 2 months into a 4-month cycle of a new 75 gallon mixed reef and before I turn the lights on I'm quarantining fish in spare tanks in my basement. I've got a two maybe two and a half inch sand bed and looking for any recommendations for inexpensive but attractive wrasses that top out that maybe 4 inches.

 

[McPuff]

Radiant wrasse

Do you have a container of sand in this tank for the radiant?

 

[mrrealmadrid]

My favorite were always the flame wrasse. With Hawaii closing lord knows if I will ever get one again .

 

[saltyhog]

My favorite were always the flame wrasse. With Hawaii closing lord knows if I will ever get one again .

Agree. Mine has been terminal male for about a year and a half. I'm going to enjoy him as long as I have him.

 

[Lazysavage]

The yellow fin flasher is my favorite pick so far. Not only is it one of the best looking wrasse out there (imho) but it can sometimes encourage other fish to come out and be active. Great wrasse for your setup.

 

[SaltyT]

I know questions like this aren't the point of the thread but does anybody have any recommendations for some inexpensive but still attractive looking peaceful wrasses that would do well in a peaceful 75-gallon tank? I'm 2 months into a 4-month cycle of a new 75 gallon mixed reef and before I turn the lights on I'm quarantining fish in spare tanks in my basement. I've got a two maybe two and a half inch sand bed and looking for any recommendations for inexpensive but attractive wrasses that top out that maybe 4 inches.

So many options. It would be easier if you pick some wrasses that appeal to you and post them then others can chime in to let you know if they'll be compatible in your tank or not.

 

[Tcook]

Is the one with the yellow head the radiant wrasse

Yes. The one below is a female flame wrasse. Unfortunately it went missing several days ago in the DT. Still can't find it. Now with the ban they are listing at $599.

I've got a 125g NSA with not a whole lot of rockwork for hiding (though I am considering adding a few more caves and arches).

Current livestock:
2 Clowns
1 Fire fish
1 Blue & Red Wrasse (Cirrhilabrus rubriventralis)
1 Yellow Tang
1 Pyramid butterfly

I've got an order coming in with:
1 Bicolor blenny
3 Lyretail anthias
1 Splendid Pintail Fairy Wrasse (Cirrhilabrus isoceles)

I've got the option to add either a Lineatus (Cirrhilabrus lineatus) or a Labout's Fairy Wrasse (Cirrhilabrus laboutei) to my incoming order. Are there any potential issues with compatibility for these? I'm leaning towards the Lineatus.

The pintail can be a *****. Or at least mine was, chasing the flame. I would isolate that wrasse and add them all together.

Do you have a container of sand in this tank for the radiant?

Not at that time. Unfortunately that radiant wrasse jumped through a small hole overnight and perished.

 

[Mr.Guy83]

Here’s my Mccosker

 

[InvaderJim]

My new Melanurus. The colors are amazing, It's hard to capture it in pictures.

 

[Tcook]

My new Melanurus. The colors are amazing, It's hard to capture it in pictures.

Beautiful specimen. Fat and healthy looking. Amazing that they don't command higher prices than they do.

 

[Drew Hitt]

Any thoughts on what this is?

 

[Drew Hitt]

Any thoughts on what this is?

Another pic

 

[S.Pepper]

My new Melanurus. The colors are amazing, It's hard to capture it in pictures.

Yes, I agree. Here's a picture of mine.