The Wrasse Lover's Thread!

[Howieumd]

Are these guys super hard to take care of?

Online it seems that they don't do well in captivity..

I've got one. They aren't easy by any means. You need a very healthy pod population. The tough part is getting them through QT, where you need to make sure you're feeding them 4-5 times a day. They're also very finicky to mess. Once you can get them to your display, they have a better chance of making it, but getting them to that point is the tough part.

 

[tkiry1]

I've got one. They aren't easy by any means. You need a very healthy pod population. The tough part is getting them through QT, where you need to make sure you're feeding them 4-5 times a day. They're also very finicky to mess. Once you can get them to your display, they have a better chance of making it, but getting them to that point is the tough part.

Thank u for that info....

 

[eatbreakfast]

I need a little more info

Looking at getting a orange saddle wrasse (Thalassoma duperrey).. I know the lunarre wrasse is very agressive but is this as bad? Long time ago I had one and caused no problems. I do have a harlequin tusk that is about 4 inches.. In a 300 gallon tank.. Any input much appreciated.. A lot of older posts just say how agressive these guys are

They are just as aggressive as lunare. They will be fine with other semi-aggressive/ aggressive tankmates, but I wouldn't keep them with conventional reef-safe species, especially other wrasses or planktivores.

Are these guys super hard to take care of?

Online it seems that they don't do well in captivity..

They have a pretty bad record in captivity, though females do better.

Besides having an established tank with lots of pods, stable kh is also very important with these guys.

 

[evolved]

Looking at getting a orange saddle wrasse (Thalassoma duperrey).. I know the lunarre wrasse is very agressive but is this as bad?

They are just as aggressive as lunare. They will be fine with other semi-aggressive/ aggressive tankmates, but I wouldn't keep them with conventional reef-safe species, especially other wrasses or planktivores.

Agree; all Thalassoma can be pretty nasty. Not really suitable for a reef tank, unless we're talking public aquarium sized tank.

Are these guys super hard to take care of?

Online it seems that they don't do well in captivity..

They have a pretty bad record in captivity, though females do better.

Besides having an established tank with lots of pods, stable kh is also very important with these guys.

Yes; a tough, finicky species. Females are in fact a lot easier, but not quite as eye catching.

 

[tkiry1]

Agree; all Thalassoma can be pretty nasty. Not really suitable for a reef tank, unless we're talking public aquarium sized tank.


Yes; a tough, finicky species. Females are in fact a lot easier, but not quite as eye catching.

I passed on them.... I have a few tanks.. What's your thoughts on red breasted wrasse? I do have a tusk...

 

[evolved]

^ A lot more peaceful than an Thalassoma, and about on par with the tusk. Motile inverts will be toast though, but you probably have come to be familiar with that territory. :)

 

[tkiry1]

^ A lot more peaceful than an Thalassoma, and about on par with the tusk. Motile inverts will be toast though, but you probably have come to be familiar with that territory. :)

Fish only... So he would coexist with tusk.. Tusk would be a bit smaller. He would be a bit larger but not huge... Another question, broomtail, I know they get huge but I have heard horror stories on how agressive and some people on how docile they were.. Any input great... Thanks

 

[eatbreakfast]

I've found red breasted wrasses ignore other fish.

Broomtails are hit-and-mss as far as aggression goes. Some ignore tankmates and some throw their weight around.

 

[tkiry1]

I've found red breasted wrasses ignore other fish.

Broomtails are hit-and-mss as far as aggression goes. Some ignore tankmates and some throw their weight around.

So if it were you would you buy both and try it? I have someone that would take red breasted wrasse, I would keep the broomtail if it didn't work out? I appreciate any feedback...

 

[eatbreakfast]

So if it were you would you buy both and try it? I have someone that would take red breasted wrasse, I would keep the broomtail if it didn't work out? I appreciate any feedback...

I would only try it if you really like them. Personally, I wouldn't do a broomtail, but I think they're hideous.

 

[evolved]

I would only try it if you really like them. Personally, I wouldn't do a broomtail, but I think they're hideous.

Ditto, but the species doesn't excite me at all either.

 

[JAWS 32]

Hi, I was looking for a suggestion for a peaceful wrasse to get along w/ my ornate leopard wrasse. I have a 125 gallon FOWLR.. Would a radiant wrasse make a good companion?
Thanks!

 

[evolved]

A radiant would be fine, yes.

 

[tkiry1]

I would only try it if you really like them. Personally, I wouldn't do a broomtail, but I think they're hideous.

I guess everybody is different...

 

[JAWS 32]

Thank you , evolved!

 

[evolved]

I guess everybody is different...

And that's part of what makes this hobby great. ;)

Thank you , evolved!

Of course!

 

[tkiry1]

Any other owners of broomtail wrasses, give your experience please...

 

[Christopher Davis]

My purple and yellow in transition

 

[eatbreakfast]

My purple and yellow in transition

Beyond transition, that's a full-fledged male.

 

[miguelspuerto]

Hi I just purchased a 6 line wrasse can I keep diferente wrasses together ? Thank you