The Wrasse Lover's Thread!

[Tcook]

Did you make that?

 

[OrchidMiss]

Did you make that?

Nah, I got in at The Aquatic Expo in Charlotte over the weekend. :)
I worked the show both days and had an absolute blast.
Got this, too!

 

[tbrown]

 

[JoJosReef]

Oh, that's going to be a stunning fish!

 

[Tcook]

Awesome fish

 

[125mph]

Are Dusky Wrasse pretty calm and passive? How do they compare with Melanurus.

 

[i cant think]

Are Dusky Wrasse pretty calm and passive? How do they compare with Melanurus.

If you’ve got a melanurus already I wouldn’t go for a dusky as well as they are in the same complex and likely won’t get along too well depending on tank size.

Aggression wise they’re one of the more temperate species but are better mixed with wrasses than a melanurus is.

 

[Fishfreak2009]

If you’ve got a melanurus already I wouldn’t go for a dusky as well as they are in the same complex and likely won’t get along too well depending on tank size.

Aggression wise they’re one of the more temperate species but are better mixed with wrasses than a melanurus is.

I have found mine to be a model citizen. Much less aggressive than my cosmetus. Start with a younger individual, let them grow up with their tankmates.

 

[Slocke]

I have found mine to be a model citizen. Much less aggressive than my cosmetus. Start with a younger individual, let them grow up with their tankmates.

Same

 

[NancyFish]

What’s your favorite first pick wrasse? Leaning towards a fairy maybe, our only other firm picks are a Midas blenny and clowns with coral.

 

[NancyFish]

I have found mine to be a model citizen. Much less aggressive than my cosmetus. Start with a younger individual, let them grow up with their tankmates.

Where do you find younger wrasses most I find are medium size already usually.

 

[Slocke]

What’s your favorite first pick wrasse? Leaning towards a fairy maybe, our only other firm picks are a Midas blenny and clowns with coral.

Flasher. Fairly easy but can be shy. Leopards and tamarins if your prepared for their sensitivity. I would add fairies and Halichoeres later because they are tougher.

 

[Fishfreak2009]

Where do you find younger wrasses most I find are medium size already usually.

Luck of the draw, or have your LFS order in for you

 

[125mph]

I have found mine to be a model citizen. Much less aggressive than my cosmetus. Start with a younger individual, let them grow up with their tankmates.

If I get a dusky that is 2.5", will it get to 6+ inches in my 180? how fast do they grow? Or will he be limited? I've had my blue tang for years and he stays around 4"...same with my regal angel, stays at 3.5".

 

[Slocke]

If I get a dusky that is 2.5", will it get to 6+ inches in my 180? how fast do they grow? Or will he be limited? I've had my blue tang for years and he stays around 4"...same with my regal angel, stays at 3.5".

My wrasse all grow pretty slow despite all being fat.

 

[tbrown]

 

[tbrown]

Might work, might not...

 

[MIKE NY]

Got my Dusky as a juvi around 2” and now is about 6-61/2”. It took about 4 years to get to that size and for a big fish he’s relatively peaceful just flashing its fins to keep others in line. Here’s a pic taken a couple of years ago when it was changing……

 

[tbrown]

 

[i cant think]

What’s your favorite first pick wrasse? Leaning towards a fairy maybe, our only other firm picks are a Midas blenny and clowns with coral.

What size tank is it?