The Wrasse Lover's Thread!

[i cant think]

Halichoeres Cosmetus is Adorned Wrasse.

I have one very beautiful wrasse but very aggressive . Mine is anyway makes me nervous to add more wrasse in with him/her because the last fish I added was a clownfish and it was chased/nipped for a week straight all day completely obsessed with the clownfish

Are you sure it isn’t a true puddingwife? I’d also love to see a photo of your wrasse!!

 

[czoolander]

Halichoeres Cosmetus and Adorned Wrasse.

 

[czoolander]

Are you sure it isn’t a true puddingwife? I’d also love to see a photo of your wrasse!!

I was told by wrasse expert that it is a Halichoeres Cosmetus Adorned Wrasse. I know when I bought it was sold as and Adorned Wrasse and then the wrasse expert told me the latin name when I showed him the picture.

 

[i cant think]

Halichoeres Cosmetus and Adorned Wrasse.

That’s a beautiful wrasse!! For sure a Here’s my Halichoeres wrasses, my jade I don’t think will be a juvenile female for much longer (Her green head has lightened). My once juvenile iridis looks to be a mature female so if I add another one eventually if the Jade has to go, I hope I can get a pair every so often.

 

[noobreefer2]

I think that these fish interest me:

- Yellow Wrasse (Halichoeres chrysus)

- Red-Lined Wrasse (Halichoeres biocellatus)

- Adorned Wrasse (Halichoeres cosmetus)

I think that the Iridis wrasse is a little beyond my care capabilities, but I would like to hear your thoughts. Thanks for your help!

 

[i cant think]

I think that these fish interest me:

- Yellow Wrasse (Halichoeres chrysus)

- Red-Lined Wrasse (Halichoeres biocellatus)

- Adorned Wrasse (Halichoeres cosmetus)

I think that the Iridis wrasse is a little beyond my care capabilities, but I would like to hear your thoughts. Thanks for your help!

Actually, iridis is easy as any other wrasse to keep, it’s purely the poor shipping capability that makes them so “hard” to keep. I would say out of all of my fish, the easiest to keep alive has been the iridis and the clownfish, the rest have all been jumpy.

 

[czoolander]

I think that these fish interest me:

- Yellow Wrasse (Halichoeres chrysus)

- Red-Lined Wrasse (Halichoeres biocellatus)

- Adorned Wrasse (Halichoeres cosmetus)

I think that the Iridis wrasse is a little beyond my care capabilities, but I would like to hear your thoughts. Thanks for your help!

Again I am not a wrasse expert but I would just pick one from the Halichoeres family as they can be aggressive . I know my Adorned wrasse as beautiful as it is can be a total jerk when new fish are introduced . To the point I am now gun shy to add another fish haha .

I have been getting advice from actual wrasse experts and they said I could introduce a Cirrhilabrus and Macropharyngodon with my Adorned Wrasse with a acclimation box and cross my fingers haha

 

[noobreefer2]

Yep, I plan to keep one wrasse I think.

Again I am not a wrasse expert but I would just pick one from the Halichoeres family as they can be aggressive . I know my Adorned wrasse as beautiful as it is can be a total jerk when new fish are introduced . To the point I am now gun shy to add another fish haha .

I have been getting advice from actual wrasse experts and they said I could introduce a Cirrhilabrus and Macropharyngodon with my Adorned Wrasse with a acclimation box and cross my fingers haha

 

[i cant think]

Again I am not a wrasse expert but I would just pick one from the Halichoeres family as they can be aggressive . I know my Adorned wrasse as beautiful as it is can be a total jerk when new fish are introduced . To the point I am now gun shy to add another fish haha .

I have been getting advice from actual wrasse experts and they said I could introduce a Cirrhilabrus and Macropharyngodon with my Adorned Wrasse with a acclimation box and cross my fingers haha

Actually, my two Halichoeres get along just fine in my 4’x2’x2’ tank. Although yes there is the chase every few nights (Mainly the Jade). I’m not really an expert in keeping groups of fish that should work well together… more of the opposite when you see my tank stock haha.

 

[jmichaelh7]

I loved mine. I wish they didn't get so dark on their back over time in brightly lit tanks. Mine was prettier as a newly transitioned male than as a terminal....almost like the difference of H. biocellatus over time.

My H. biocellatus as a juvie in QT


And as a terminal male.

Wish I had pictures of my Diamond Tail flasher but I can't seem to find them.

This purple one is a beauty !

 

[homer1475]

My 2 halichoeres get along fine too in my 80G cube.

I have a H. chrysus, and an H. melanarus. No chasing, nipping or anything. They pretty much swim together.

EDIT:
My H. chrysus is most definitely the tank boss. Chases anything new, but setttles down pretty quickly. Just like to assert his dominance.

 

[i cant think]

My 2 halichoeres get along fine too in my 80G cube.

I have a H. chrysus, and an H. melanarus. No chasing, nipping or anything. They pretty much swim together.

I’ve been wanting to change my jade to another iridis… would that work though? Or would it just fall to pieces with war and I’d be better off with the Jade?

 

[homer1475]

I think it really comes down to the hierarchy in the tank, and each individual specimens temperament.

I've never kept an H. iridis, but from my readings they are pretty peaceful. So if your current wrasse gang is on the peaceful side, it would probably work.

 

[czoolander]

Actually, my two Halichoeres get along just fine in my 4’x2’x2’ tank. Although yes there is the chase every few nights (Mainly the Jade). I’m not really an expert in keeping groups of fish that should work well together… more of the opposite when you see my tank stock haha.

Yeah every tank is different that is for sure . I think Rock Work has a big influence on fish behavior and the more crevices and caves you have or rocks to hide behind is better for your chances of fish getting along.

I know its trendy and popular now for " Minimal " scapes . which is visually appealing however I do not think that is for the fishes benefit . Typically the reef fish we keep are on the reef for a reason to feel safe. they do not feel comfortable in open water lol

 

[homer1475]

Yeah every tank is different that is for sure . I think Rock Work has a big influence on fish behavior and the more crevices and caves you have or rocks to hide behind is better for your chances of fish getting along.

I know its trendy and popular now for " Minimal " scapes . which is visually appealing however I do not think that is for the fishes benefit . Typically the reef fish we keep are on the reef for a reason to feel safe. they do not feel comfortable in open water lol

I 100% couldn't agree with you more.

I have some pretty cryptic fish, that aren't typically cryptic. But I have a ton of rock work for them to "hunt" on.

They are not shy at all, as they all come out when feeding, they just like to stick to the rocks, like they would on a normal reef.

I would never do a minimalist aquascape as I beleive having plenty of swim throughs, and hiding/sleeping spaces is crucial for the type of fish we keep.

 

[i cant think]

Yeah every tank is different that is for sure . I think Rock Work has a big influence on fish behavior and the more crevices and caves you have or rocks to hide behind is better for your chances of fish getting along.

I know its trendy and popular now for " Minimal " scapes . which is visually appealing however I do not think that is for the fishes benefit . Typically the reef fish we keep are on the reef for a reason to feel safe. they do not feel comfortable in open water lol

Here’s a whole tank photo and it kind of does actually show what your saying:

I agree with you on rockwork really matters and how minimal rocks don’t add to the “Natural” look of a tank.

 

[i cant think]

I think it really comes down to the hierarchy in the tank, and each individual specimens temperament.

I've never kept an H. iridis, but from my readings they are pretty peaceful. So if your current wrasse gang is on the peaceful side, it would probably work.

Yeah, my wrasse gang at the moment is rather peaceful but as the jade ages so does it’s aggression which is why I’m getting closer to pulling the trigger.

 

[czoolander]

Here’s a whole tank photo and it kind of does actually show what your saying:

I agree with you on rockwork really matters and how minimal rocks don’t add to the “Natural” look of a tank.

That looks like a happy natural reef ! Yup so many caves and hiding spots to zip in and out of haha

 

[i cant think]

That looks like a happy natural reef ! Yup so many caves and hiding spots to zip in and out of haha

There’s way too many, I keep losing the Indonesian lubbocki in there because of it. It’s fun when you have 1”-2” fish and so many caves, they can constantly get lost and hide from the big guys.

 

[czoolander]

There’s way too many, I keep losing the Indonesian lubbocki in there because of it. It’s fun when you have 1”-2” fish and so many caves, they can constantly get lost and hide from the big guys.

For sure. My setup is not the most visually appealing but I designed it for the fish . wanted to feel and look like something they might see in their natural environment lots of caves and crevices . Plus it works out for me I love seeing the tangs zooming in and out of all the different rock work not just swimming back and forth in open water that would depress me for them ....