The Wrasse Lover's Thread!

[Slocke]

I’m also upgrading. Well it’s smaller but better

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I also thought I was posting in @i cant think s build thread

 

[JoJosReef]

It kinda is, isn't it?

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I also thought I was posting in @i cant think s build thread

 

[Slocke]

Oo, now then… what’s the wrasse plan

Well I already have a lot that will be moved in there. Hope to get another Anampses and then maybe some fairies and flashers.

 

[i cant think]

Whoops
I also thought I was posting in @i cant think s build thread

Same mistake I did last night

 

[Tcook]

I’m also upgrading. Well it’s smaller but better

Was that a guinea pig tank with all that timothy hay?

 

[Slocke]

My friend with the truck is stuck in traffic but look at all the wrasse!

 

[jkcoral]

What do y'all think? Would a pink streak wrasse (Pseudocheilinops ataenia) do ok in with these guys? They're growing and competing for frozen food just fine with a clownfish and a mandarin (also eating frozen) currently. Tank is a 36 gallon bowfront.

A pink streak would do well with them. Just keep an eye on your clowns long term, once they start growing and ready to lay clutches, they can become much more violent. And pink streaks can’t tolerate any bullying.

I really like that darker seahorse you have. What species is that?

Edit: find a LFS that orders from quality marine. Tell them to look for “pelvic spot wrasse” or “cryptic sixline” on the order sheet and special order page.

 

[JoJosReef]

What do y'all think? Would a pink streak wrasse (Pseudocheilinops ataenia) do ok in with these guys? They're growing and competing for frozen food just fine with a clownfish and a mandarin (also eating frozen) currently. Tank is a 36 gallon bowfront.

That black one has some absolutely amazing cirri!

 

[jkcoral]

I finally manage to downsize and simplify my reefing going from bigger systems and several tanks to a single bare bottom 80g and a small nano.

And now you people have me browsing the internet for 6 foot tanks and measuring space in the living room because of these pencil wrasses…

 

[ChrissyK75]

Fairy wrasse ID help please! This fish was sold to me as a female balteatus. It's tough to find pictures of females. And am I correct in assuming that balteatus fairy wrasse are also called girdled fairy wrasse? She's very quick and hard to get a good picture of. White belly, some orange on the head. Maybe a little black in the top fin. I was hoping for a male but I'm ok with the female as I've learned that she will change to a male as long as there are no other balteatus in the tank. If there is another thread or place that I should pose this question, please let me know. Thanks!

 

[jkcoral]

Fairy wrasse ID help please! This fish was sold to me as a female balteatus. It's tough to find pictures of females. And am I correct in assuming that balteatus fairy wrasse are also called girdled fairy wrasse? She's very quick and hard to get a good picture of. White belly, some orange on the head. Maybe a little black in the top fin. I was hoping for a male but I'm ok with the female as I've learned that she will change to a male as long as there are no other balteatus in the tank. If there is another thread or place that I should pose this question, please let me know. Thanks!

I’ve never seen a female before, that is really cool. Watching it transition will be awesome.

I was curious and saw this on Quality Marine’s website, and it definitely looks the part.

Girdled Fairy Wrasse :: 33697

Quality Marine is the pioneer and leader of the trade—best collectors, holding facilities, animal care, and marinelife.

www.qualitymarine.com

 

[Tcook]

That black one has some absolutely amazing cirri!

I get that when I don’t shave

 

[Tcook]

I finally manage to downsize and simplify my reefing going from bigger systems and several tanks to a single bare bottom 80g and a small nano.

And now you people have me browsing the internet for 6 foot tanks and measuring space in the living room because of these pencil wrasses…

The tought has been planted derp in the gray matter. It will happen.

 

[jkcoral]

The tought has been planted derp in the gray matter. It will happen.

Yep. Already know how this is going to go. It’s already activated the “well that would be a perfect opportunity to finally have a gigachad rose-band fairy” consideration haha

 

[Tcook]

Yep. Already know how this is going to go. It’s already activated the “well that would be a perfect opportunity to finally have a gigachad rose-band fairy” consideration haha

And you know that 6 foot is the minimum size. A standard 240 would be great for wrasses.

 

[ChrissyK75]

I’ve never seen a female before, that is really cool. Watching it transition will be awesome.

I was curious and saw this on Quality Marine’s website, and it definitely looks the part.

Girdled Fairy Wrasse :: 33697

Quality Marine is the pioneer and leader of the trade—best collectors, holding facilities, animal care, and marinelife.

www.qualitymarine.com

Thanks!

 

[i cant think]

I finally manage to downsize and simplify my reefing going from bigger systems and several tanks to a single bare bottom 80g and a small nano.

And now you people have me browsing the internet for 6 foot tanks and measuring space in the living room because of these pencil wrasses…

Who needs large fish like tangs when you can have pencils!
Just look at their little faces, they’re to die for.

 

[i cant think]

Yep. Already know how this is going to go. It’s already activated the “well that would be a perfect opportunity to finally have a gigachad rose-band fairy” consideration haha

Even just a 5’ 180G is great

 

[i cant think]

Fairy wrasse ID help please! This fish was sold to me as a female balteatus. It's tough to find pictures of females. And am I correct in assuming that balteatus fairy wrasse are also called girdled fairy wrasse? She's very quick and hard to get a good picture of. White belly, some orange on the head. Maybe a little black in the top fin. I was hoping for a male but I'm ok with the female as I've learned that she will change to a male as long as there are no other balteatus in the tank. If there is another thread or place that I should pose this question, please let me know. Thanks!

The photo is rather blurry but it could be a young Tonozukai looking at the tail - a more focused side photo would be best

 

[i cant think]

My friend with the truck is stuck in traffic but look at all the wrasse!

I think I need a deresa clam again…