The Wrasse Lover's Thread!

[i cant think]

Had the camera out on the shop’s livestock - Will be dropping the photos here

 

[etcee]

Dusky Margin Wrasse in my new tank

 

[i cant think]

the wrasse photos I got today - There’s a few others I haven’t photographed (like Macropharyngodon bipartitus, and Halichoeres leucoxanthus). Going in order of rarity (UK Based rarity at least).

Oh and… take your guesses, I got two more wrasses

 

[Tcook]

Is that jeweled going in your tank?

 

[i cant think]

Is that jeweled going in your tank?

Possibly
I’m hoping with the flame back removed the two I’ve picked up will settle in better.

 

[Tcook]

I guess it’s a tough decision between supplying nice fish for your customers versus keeping one for yourself.

 

[i cant think]

I guess it’s a tough decision between supplying nice fish for your customers versus keeping one for yourself.

Absolutely! I was torn with getting another female Hemi, but my gut said no so I went for the nicer wrasses.
Plus, got a Lennardi/Fem in the planning stage. Just working out if I can go down to 23°c (73.4°F) easily or not which will define which one of the two I end up with.

 

[cba191]

He's out!

The lfs had him for a month. He started spending time out of the sand this last week, so i broufhr him home yesterday.

 

[mmorrison55]

I so badly wanted a second fairy wrasse, but my rosyscale that ive had a year was not having it. It n3ver bothered another fish I the tank until I added a second fairy wrasse.

Ended up having to take it back to the LFS .

 

[etcee]

He's out!

The lfs had him for a month. He started spending time out of the sand this last week, so i broufhr him home yesterday.

Radiant Wrasse is on my list of fish to obtain. So nice, love the red body on this fish.

 

[i cant think]

He's out!

The lfs had him for a month. He started spending time out of the sand this last week, so i broufhr him home yesterday.

You should try get another female - this species seems to pair more successfully than many others I have found.

 

[i cant think]

Didn’t get many wrasse photos today, but here’s just a couple of the wrasses I have.

 

[Tcook]

Didn’t get many wrasse photos today, but here’s just a couple of the wrasses I have.

There it is :D. And how is the mystery getting along with the others?

 

[i cant think]

There it is :D. And how is the mystery getting along with the others?

So far, she’s been getting on well! Definitely in the middle of the hierarchy but not quite at the top… for that, she’d have to intervene with the Iridis and Aquamarinus flare ups.

 

[etcee]

Didn’t get many wrasse photos today, but here’s just a couple of the wrasses I have.

Are mystery wrasses known for being aggressive towards others? I want one also, but am concerned about them being mean towards my dusky margin wrasse.

 

[i cant think]

Are mystery wrasses known for being aggressive towards others? I want one also, but am concerned about them being mean towards my dusky margin wrasse.

They come from the Pseudocheilinus genus, which contains Pseudocheilinus hexataenia, the Sixline Wrasse, which has a rather aggressive tendency. So when mixing the Pseudocheilinus genus (outside of Pseudocheilinus tetrataenia), we recommend to be cautious.

Also, your rockscape and tank size makes a massive difference in these guys’ behaviour.

 

[JoJosReef]

They come from the Pseudocheilinus genus, which contains Pseudocheilinus hexataenia, the Sixline Wrasse, which has a rather aggressive tendency. So when mixing the Pseudocheilinus genus (outside of Pseudocheilinus tetrataenia), we recommend to be cautious.

Also, your rockscape and tank size makes a massive difference in these guys’ behaviour.

How is P. tetrataenia, disposition-wise?

 

[i cant think]

How is P. tetrataenia, disposition-wise?

Ive always found them to be better behaved than their relatives. Still hold their own, but they’re not massively aggressive IME.
But, as with all Pseudocheilinus, adding them last makes a huge difference in how long it takes for them to get aggressive.

 

[mfinn]

I have a pair of male leopard wrasses ( meleagris ) that started out as a group of 5 females. Now there are just 2 males. They have been together going on maybe 7-8 years.
The progression down to these two have been kind of a mystery to me. I never found the other 3 bodies ( didn't jump).
Anyway I want to try maybe a couple more female, maybe meleagris or bipartitus wrasses.
These 2 males seem to just get along. They do follow each other around without appearing to be aggressive or chase each other. Just like maybe hunting in a mini pack. I know the tangs seem to follow them too.
I think eventually the bromance may end, but would I risk ending it early by adding females to the mix?
Suggestion on another leopard?

I got a couple picture that are the best I can get from a distance and cropping out most of the picture. They are pretty wary.

 

[code4]

Anyone know if this is a wrasse and if so which? Friend has it and is wanting to know.

Thanks for any help