The Wrasse Lover's Thread!

[TrottingReef]

I have SO many pipettes so that is a great idea to try.

 

[Crabby48]

I have SO many pipettes so that is a great idea to try.

Good luck!

 

[tbrown]

These work great to suck up niudi’s to move them. Just cut the bottom part big enough to suck them up

Turkey basters work well also

 

[BasementBox]

Sixline probably will be a problem at some point and also a lineatus with small flashers can be a tough mix

What falls under lineatus?

 

[TylerHaworth]

What falls under lineatus?

C. Lineatus aka the Lineatus Fairy Wrasse

 

[BasementBox]

C. Lineatus aka the Lineatus Fairy Wrasse

Ah. Well unfortunately he succumbed to suicidal ideation so… Mr. Fairy unfortunately will not be harassed or rescued from the 6 line

 

[BasementBox]

I keep hearing that 6 lines are crazy bullies - they don’t get that big. What do they do just harass till the other fish dies?

 

[Crabby48]

I keep hearing that 6 lines are crazy bullies - they don’t get that big. What do they do just harass till the other fish dies?

Big killer for wrasse is stress. Some will chase until one jumps or dies from stress. Also some will bite and rip others apart. Anyone with a model citizen 6line it’s because it’s young and didn’t mature. Eventually they will be a killer. Not that 1 out of 10 million may behave

 

[TrottingReef]

I have 2 3+ year 6lines who still don't bother anyone. They mind their own business and do their own thing.

 

[jabberwock]

I am thinking about putting them in a mushroom box during the day then slide the lid open after the wrasse go to sleep in the sand. I really need to get the aiptasia under control. Got a Klien's Butterfly which has helped with smaller young aiptasia but has ignored the larger established aiptasia.

I like this idea, but don't do it on the sand. Do it on a rock if you can.

 

[TrottingReef]

I like this idea, but don't do it on the sand. Do it on a rock if you can.

The box mounts to glass.

 

[Crabby48]

I have 2 3+ year 6lines who still don't bother anyone. They mind their own business and do their own thing.

My dream lol. You are very lucky and I’m jealous. Good for you to take the risk

 

[jabberwock]

The box mounts to glass.

Got it, I was just reading an online Berghia seller's acclimation instructions and they said, don't try and put them in the sand.

 

[Gjedde]

Think i might pick this guy up. Would be the first wrasse for my 145 gallon 5’ tank.

Pencil Blue Wrasse (Leptojulis Cerasimus)

Origin: HawaiiReef Compatibility: With CautionCare Level: ModerateDiet: CarnivoreTemperament: Semi-AggressiveApprox Size: 2.5 - 3.5"

reefbeauties.com

Other planned wrasses are as follows;
Dusky wrasse
Cirrhilabrus naokoae
Anampses meleagrides
Couple leopards, leaning towards blue star
Maybe Halichoeres chrysus

Any concerns?

Would be going through qt with the following:
Two bar rabbitfish
2 clowns
Tailspot blenny
Filefish
Yellowtail damsel
Longnose hawk

 

[Gjedde]

Well, someone snapped it up just before i went to buy it. Oh well. Suppose ill have to wait a bit before my first wrasse for the new tank.

 

[JoJosReef]

Well, someone snapped it up just before i went to buy it. Oh well. Suppose ill have to wait a bit before my first wrasse for the new tank.

Well, I tried to snipe you, but when I clicked the link it was gone, so someone sniped my snipe! J/k, I did click the link but just because I wanted to know more about that wrasse.. and it was gone!

 

[Gjedde]

Well, I tried to snipe you, but when I clicked the link it was gone, so someone sniped my snipe! J/k, I did click the link but just because I wanted to know more about that wrasse.. and it was gone!

They are really neat wrasses. I was actually just going to order a trigger and found that fish on the site. Not sure why i waited so long to try to buy it. Its been on my short list of wrasses for a while.

 

[Krad]

I think I added my last fairies until next year :rolling-on-the-floor-laughing:

Picked up a great looking Cirrhilabrus Ryukyuensis, Cirrhilabrus laboutei and Cirrhilabrus cyanogularis.

I will try and get some pictures in the next few days, had a acclimate box oopsies and didn't secure the lid so they are free!

Really glad I am pivoting from my original tang gang plan to wrasse the colors are starting to really show in the tank.

 

[Crabby48]

I think I added my last fairies until next year :rolling-on-the-floor-laughing:

Picked up a great looking Cirrhilabrus Ryukyuensis, Cirrhilabrus laboutei and Cirrhilabrus cyanogularis.

I will try and get some pictures in the next few days, had a acclimate box oopsies and didn't secure the lid so they are free!

Really glad I am pivoting from my original tang gang plan to wrasse the colors are starting to really show in the tank.

Wrasse dominated tank with tangs can be very fun and exciting. Bed time things can get real fun

 

[Krad]

Wrasse dominated tank with tangs can be very fun and exciting. Bed time things can get real fun

My last fish will most likely be a purple tang and mystery wrasse