The Wrasse Lover's Thread!

[gtoktn]

Would you guys mind confirming identification on this wrasse? Anybody have any husbandry info about it?

Thanks for your help!

Anybody have any info on this wrasse?

 

[Slocke]

Would you guys mind confirming identification on this wrasse? Anybody have any husbandry info about it?

Thanks for your help!

Though I don't buy from LA they generally are correct in their research. Unfortunately wrasse have multiple life stages with different patterns so getting a solid ID is not easy.
@i cant think is probably the only one better then me at ID.

 

[gtoktn]

Thank you! Do you not buy from them because you don't like them?

 

[gtoktn]

Though I don't buy from LA they generally are correct in their research. Unfortunately wrasse have multiple life stages with different patterns so getting a solid ID is not easy.
@i cant think is probably the only one better then me at ID.

I don't so much question their ID as wanted to know if anyone knows the behavior of this particular Halichoeres. They pick at corals or inverts type info.

I appreciate you taking the time to reply!

 

[Slocke]

Thank you! Do you not buy from them because you don't like them?

Prices are higher then competitors, customer support is meh, health of received fish is meh. I've liked their divers den but otherwise its just not worth it for me.

I don't so much question their ID as wanted to know if anyone knows the behavior of this particular Halichoeres. They pick at corals or inverts type info.

I appreciate you taking the time to reply!

They appear to be a larger species of Halichoeresand those may eat shrimp and are usually more aggressive then the <5” species

 

[tbrown]

Prices are higher then competitors, customer support is meh, health of received fish is meh. I've liked their divers den but otherwise its just not worth it for me.

I received two Diver's Den fish in a styrofoam bag instead of an insulated box. There were cold packs inside since it was summer. Both fish froze to death. From the looks of the water, they had been dead for a while before I received them even though it was an overnight shipment. Water was already brown and cloudy.

I assume they died from temperature shock when they were locked in the box sitting directly on ice packs with no insulation between the water and the ice except the plastic bag.

Customer service was great, I just don't trust their shipping after that.

 

[gtoktn]

I received two Diver's Den fish in a styrofoam bag instead of an insulated box. There were cold packs inside since it was summer. Both fish froze to death. From the looks of the water, they had been dead for a while before I received them even though it was an overnight shipment. Water was already brown and cloudy.

I assume they died from temperature shock when they were locked in the box sitting directly on ice packs with no insulation between the water and the ice except the plastic bag.

Customer service was great, I just don't trust their shipping after that.

That is crazy! I got mine from DD, it was in a Styrofoam bag as well. Just glad they survived!!

 

[i cant think]

Would you guys mind confirming identification on this wrasse? Anybody have any husbandry info about it?

Thanks for your help!

To me, it’s more like a Coris dorsomacula rather than a Halichoeres pictus.

 

[gtoktn]

To me, it’s more like a Coris dorsomacula rather than a Halichoeres pictus.

Oh boy. Okay, thank you! Off to do some research.

 

[DrunkenKraken]

I have established Dusky and Earmuff Wrasses in my 220 gal that have both been there for about a year. Would love to add an Australian Harlequin Tuskfish. I know all fish have different personalities, but what are the odds that the Tusk is going to tolerate the other two wrasses as he matures?

 

[Slocke]

I have established Dusky and Earmuff Wrasses in my 220 gal that have both been there for about a year. Would love to add an Australian Harlequin Tuskfish. I know all fish have different personalities, but what are the odds that the Tusk is going to tolerate the other two wrasses as he matures?

My worry is the other way around. Tusks can be cowards. However they are very distantly related so should be fine

 

[betareef]

I have established Dusky and Earmuff Wrasses in my 220 gal that have both been there for about a year. Would love to add an Australian Harlequin Tuskfish. I know all fish have different personalities, but what are the odds that the Tusk is going to tolerate the other two wrasses as he matures?

I had a HArlequin for many years. Wonderful peacefull fish. Only other wrasse in the tank was a Yellow though.

 

[Krad]

First wrasse in my new build! Saw this great looking pintail at LFS and couldn’t resist.

I have a male and female eight line flashers coming in today as well

 

[Krad]

Boo the pair was DOA :crying-face:

 

[Jenyphur]

Hi again...I"m back for some additional advice. I have a 65g tank that is coming up on a year old (Red Sea 300 G2). I am wondering if I could possibly get 1 more. I have one wrasse and would love to get another if possible as they are just so fun to watch. I love mine! Here is my current livestock list:

2 Wide bar gladiators
1 Leopard Wrasse Blue Star female
1 Midas Blenny
1 Flame Angel
1 Royal Gramma
1 Diamond Goby
1 Long nose hawk
Everyone gets along perfectly right now (after trading in the dottyback for a royal gramma). I don't want to upset the apple cart.

Thanks for any and all advice. Here's a pic of the tank for reference...I tried to get them all in the pic but it's hard. They are little beggers and think they are getting fed lol.

 

[tbrown]

Hi again...I"m back for some additional advice. I have a 65g tank that is coming up on a year old (Red Sea 300 G2). I am wondering if I could possibly get 1 more. I have one wrasse and would love to get another if possible as they are just so fun to watch. I love mine! Here is my current livestock list:

2 Wide bar gladiators
1 Leopard Wrasse Blue Star female
1 Midas Blenny
1 Flame Angel
1 Royal Gramma
1 Diamond Goby
1 Long nose hawk
Everyone gets along perfectly right now (after trading in the dottyback for a royal gramma). I don't want to upset the apple cart.

Thanks for any and all advice. Here's a pic of the tank for reference...I tried to get them all in the pic but it's hard. They are little beggers and think they are getting fed lol.

Yes... What kind are you wanting?

 

[Jenyphur]

Yes... What kind are you wanting?

I"m open to suggestions....something that would go with the rest of the tank mates. Would love another colorful wrasse.

 

[tbrown]

Another sand sleeper or a Flasher/Fairy?

 

[tbrown]

Halichoeres chrysus or leucoxanthus would be ok in your tank but they're yellow and you've already got the Canary or Midas Blenny there.

Halichoeres melanurus has some pretty colors.

Flashers/Fairies can be really pretty and add a lot of movement.

 

[Jenyphur]

Another sand sleeper or a Flasher/Fairy?

Oh I would love a Fairy wrasse...just wasn't sure if it would be compatible.