The Wrasse Lover's Thread!

[scchase]

So I have a 135 set up for the more docile fairy's and got to thinking about the problems with keeping the colors of many species that also happen to be some of the more aggressive ones. My other thank is a 480g SPS reef and I have been contemplating adding a Scott's(Cirrhilabrus scottorum), Rose Banded (Rosefacia), Ruby scale (Cirrhilabrus rubrisquamis), Cirrhilabrus laboutei and Adornatus. and perhaps one more of the aggressive ones. THe rest of the fish currently in the tank consist of Angels, Tangs and some large Anampses that all put up with the big guys just fine. Thoughts anyone?

 

[eatbreakfast]

So I have a 135 set up for the more docile fairy's and got to thinking about the problems with keeping the colors of many species that also happen to be some of the more aggressive ones. My other thank is a 480g SPS reef and I have been contemplating adding a Scott's(Cirrhilabrus scottorum), Rose Banded (Rosefacia), Ruby scale (Cirrhilabrus rubrisquamis), Cirrhilabrus laboutei and Adornatus. and perhaps one more of the aggressive ones. THe rest of the fish currently in the tank consist of Angels, Tangs and some large Anampses that all put up with the big guys just fine. Thoughts anyone?

I think that would work. A large tank certainly helps.

 

[Paul87]

OK I have another leopard wrasse question. One that I haven't really seen discussed.
How big of an area (surface circumference?) does a full grown potter's leopard wrasse need to be able to dive in the sand at night? The fish is about 5". I'm not asking about the depth, but actual area between the rock work of available "sand space"?
Would a 7" space be sufficient or should there be more area allowed?

 

[eatbreakfast]

OK I have another leopard wrasse question. One that I haven't really seen discussed.
How big of an area (surface circumference?) does a full grown potter's leopard wrasse need to be able to dive in the sand at night? The fish is about 5". I'm not asking about the depth, but actual area between the rock work of available "sand space"?
Would a 7" space be sufficient or should there be more area allowed?

Just enough space to fit their body.

 

[evolved]

So I have a 135 set up for the more docile fairy's and got to thinking about the problems with keeping the colors of many species that also happen to be some of the more aggressive ones. My other thank is a 480g SPS reef and I have been contemplating adding a Scott's(Cirrhilabrus scottorum), Rose Banded (Rosefacia), Ruby scale (Cirrhilabrus rubrisquamis), Cirrhilabrus laboutei and Adornatus. and perhaps one more of the aggressive ones. THe rest of the fish currently in the tank consist of Angels, Tangs and some large Anampses that all put up with the big guys just fine. Thoughts anyone?

I think that would work. A large tank certainly helps.

I agree there is potential for it to work out, but I fear you still might end up with one of them that "sees red" towards the others, regardless of tank size or relative aggression levels.

Just enough space to fit their body.

Agree; a couple inches to spare is fine.

 

[BetURWrasse]

The new Girls currently in QT. 2x Choati Leopard Wrasse

 

[Highgrade]

My latest addition. Currently in QT so the lighting is not the best and neither is my photography apparently.

 

[Paul87]

Those are all beauties @Rsaalman & @Highgrade.
Thanks for the replies @eatbreakfast & @evolved

 

[tkiry1]

Love these guys....

 

[tkiry1]

Better picture...

 

[USMC 4 LIFE]

I'm thinking about getting a reef safe wrasse in a couple of months and have been doing some research on them. I saw a video of one that buried itself when it went to sleep (thought that was cool).

Do they all do that? If so how deep of a sand bed is recommended so they dont torpedo the self into the bottom of the glass.

 

[eatbreakfast]

I'm thinking about getting a reef safe wrasse in a couple of months and have been doing some research on them. I saw a video of one that buried itself when it went to sleep (thought that was cool).

Do they all do that? If so how deep of a sand bed is recommended so they dont torpedo the self into the bottom of the glass.

The wrasses that bury in aquaria are found in the following genera ; Anampses, Coris, Halichoeres, Macropharyngodon, and Pseudojuloides.

1-2" of sandbed will suffice in most cases.

 

[Paul87]

The (big) new guy. Just wrassing around. He was the only survivor of the order of 3 Potter's. Looks like a slight mouth injury as well, but still tearing up pods. Everyone in the tank is being very well mannered.

I did recommend the guy I get stuff from to request sand in the bag of all his future leopard wrasse orders. He said he would talk to the supplier.

 

[tweeter]

I have a 120 gallon tank, with a Lubbocks, exquisite, and an ornate leopard. I'm wondering if it would be OK to ad a Cirrhilibrus Cyanopleura and a Pink margin.

 

[evolved]

Better picture...

Just an FYI and fair warning if you are not aware, but that species reach 2 feet in length at maturity.

 

[evolved]

I have a 120 gallon tank, with a Lubbocks, exquisite, and an ornate leopard. I'm wondering if it would be OK to ad a Cirrhilibrus Cyanopleura and a Pink margin.

Yeah, no issue.

 

[tweeter]

Yeah, no issue.

Ok thanks!

 

[scchase]

I agree there is potential for it to work out, but I fear you still might end up with one of them that "sees red" towards the others, regardless of tank size or relative aggression levels.

Now I just need to get my screen top built, nice thing is that even if it doesn't work out I have plenty of other tanks to move things around if needed. If it does work out and the Scott's in particular keeps some color that would even be better yet.

 

[scchase]

Figured I needed some pictures for this thread as well.
My $14 Pintail

Little blurry but can see the colors better


I never buy cleaners, this one came with a setup I purchased and is doing great.

 

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