Mystery wrasses can pick at motile inverts as they get larger. They also can be aggressive toward new additions, particularly so toward any wrasses if you plan to add them.
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chemisfun11
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I currently have a McCosker's Flasher, Line Spot Flasher, Red Head Solon Fairy, and Rose banded Fairy - (all wrasses are terminal males) in addition to a Starry blenny, Lamarck's Angel, Lyretail anthia, yellow tang and two false perculas (b&w and orange and white)
I am contemplating adding a Lineatus or a Vanuatu Pink margin terminal male. My Rose banded will chase my Red Head here and there a bit, and I was considering a Lubbock's but I'm afraid they might be too small and be bullied by the rose banded.
I would like to add a Powder Blue tang as my last fish after I decide on a final wrasse since I feel I need some blue in the tank. I thought the Vrolik's or Melanarus wrasse would work as a substitute since I do like the Halichoeres genus as well. I also like having some inverts in the tank and I was afraid they might show aggression towards the wrasses I already have in addition to eating some inverts while a powder blue may only have issue with my yellow tang.
I have chosen my wrasses largely due to this thread and the input people have generously contributed here. I desperately wanted a mystery wrasse when I first discovered them, but got it out of my head once I saw the advice given here, and realized they won't play nicely with the other wrasses I have acquired.
My tank is 54"L x 30"D x 24"H
Any thoughts, experience and advice is appreciated. I enjoy these fish tremendously and I am always hesitant about upsetting a stable fish population, thus the reason for my recent post. Happy reefing to all :)
I am contemplating adding a Lineatus or a Vanuatu Pink margin terminal male. My Rose banded will chase my Red Head here and there a bit, and I was considering a Lubbock's but I'm afraid they might be too small and be bullied by the rose banded.
I would like to add a Powder Blue tang as my last fish after I decide on a final wrasse since I feel I need some blue in the tank. I thought the Vrolik's or Melanarus wrasse would work as a substitute since I do like the Halichoeres genus as well. I also like having some inverts in the tank and I was afraid they might show aggression towards the wrasses I already have in addition to eating some inverts while a powder blue may only have issue with my yellow tang.
I have chosen my wrasses largely due to this thread and the input people have generously contributed here. I desperately wanted a mystery wrasse when I first discovered them, but got it out of my head once I saw the advice given here, and realized they won't play nicely with the other wrasses I have acquired.
My tank is 54"L x 30"D x 24"H
Any thoughts, experience and advice is appreciated. I enjoy these fish tremendously and I am always hesitant about upsetting a stable fish population, thus the reason for my recent post. Happy reefing to all :)
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My new red fin flasher from Vanuatu
That's a beautiful fish!
Mike&Terry
Wrasses, Angels, & Tangs, Oh My!
The latest addition to our Wrass Pack:
M. chaoti:
Not one of my better pics, but she is very tiny. Our 7yr old niece named her "Cheetah Girl", LOL.
M. chaoti:
Not one of my better pics, but she is very tiny. Our 7yr old niece named her "Cheetah Girl", LOL.
Aquaph8
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I would definitely have some concern with new additions with the roseafascia, they're one of the more aggressive of the fairies. At the least make sure to use an acclimation box. Sometimes it helps to add multiple wrasses.
reelsilly
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The latest addition to our Wrass Pack:
M. chaoti:
Not one of my better pics, but she is very tiny. Our 7yr old niece named her "Cheetah Girl", LOL.
I hate to break the bad news to you here. I don't believe that wrasse is going to make it. I'm going to help you out and say that you can bag it
up and mail it to me, I always try to help fellow reefers out like that.
I will pay for the shipping and I don't mind helping you out a bit. :) heehee
Halichoeres wrasses can always be a risk with inverts, sometimes not bothering them at all, sometimes bothering them as soon as they are added, sometimes starting out fine then all of a sudden going after inverts. That being said. I love Halichoeres wrasses and wouldnt do a tank with out them, and the species you have in mind are truly beautiful fish.
This advice about roseafascia wrasses is right on.
chemisfun11
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So, eatbrekfast and aquph8....considering the cost of a Lineatus compared to so cheap inverts I am inclined to go with a Halichoeres or would it be wise to add two? I do use an acclimation box and I have an appropriate sandbed. Are there any species of Halichoeres to avoid or any male/female pairs to consider? Thanks!
There are a lot of great Halichoeres species, particularly dominantly blue or green colored. H. melanurus, chrysotaenia, richmondi, leucurus , and timorensis are some of my favorites. Of those species, I probably wouldnt do a male/female pr, but combinations of those species works well. I would also add either the melanurus or chrysotaenia last, as these are a little more aggressive toward congenerics than the other Halichoeres listed.
zibba
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Nice find and best of luck. We lost ours in May, after an entire year doing really well in the tank. Beautiful fish!
Justin1997
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Tanaka's Pygmy wrasse, comes out when lights are off.
Aquaph8
Love The Fish
I agree, lots of beauties among the Halichoeres wrasses. My favorites are H. Iridis and H. chrysus .
saltyhog
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I have a chrysoataenia, chrysus and a claudia. The Vrolik's is the biggest and the boss but they get along great. The Chrysus has beautiful orange and green markings developing on his head. None of them have bothered any of my shrimp (2 blood, 2 cleaner, 2 pistol). The only down side is if you want to keep a mandarin. They are way too hard on the pod population to every allow you to do that...at least in my size tank. Sorry for the lousy picture, can't find the more recent one tonight for some reason.
