The Wrasse Lover's Thread!

[bonomo53]

My new Diamond Tail Flasher just starting to finally come out!
For some reason the video wont embed so heres the link https://flic.kr/p/2eNzXAR

 

[bluedevils6653]

My new Diamond Tail Flasher just starting to finally come out!
For some reason the video wont embed so heres the link https://flic.kr/p/2eNzXAR

Sweet!

 

[Cesar Romero]

I’ve run across certain post where there is concern of mixing wrasses with Anthias. I’m still stocking my 150, and have about 6 different wrasses plan, mix of fairy and flashers. Could I get your opinions on what would be safe Anthias to mix with wrasses.

 

[mattzang]

I’ve run across certain post where there is concern of mixing wrasses with Anthias. I’m still stocking my 150, and have about 6 different wrasses plan, mix of fairy and flashers. Could I get your opinions on what would be safe Anthias to mix with wrasses.

Which ones specifically? They're two pretty large groups with varying levels of aggression. People will be able to advise better with specifics beyond anthias and wrasses.

 

[eatbreakfast]

I’ve run across certain post where there is concern of mixing wrasses with Anthias. I’m still stocking my 150, and have about 6 different wrasses plan, mix of fairy and flashers. Could I get your opinions on what would be safe Anthias to mix with wrasses.

For the most part there shouldn't be much of an issue with mixing flasher and fairy wrasses with anthias.

 

[Cesar Romero]

Awesome, good to hear. Thanks for your help!

 

[haanstang]

I have a 50 gallon lowboy frag tank that I’m going to be tying into the system eventually. What would be some choices of wrasse that might work well in a bare bottom lowboy?
There would be a scopis tang in there or maybe a bristle tooth tang but that would be it.
What are everyone’s thoughts?

 

[evolved]

I have a 50 gallon lowboy frag tank that I’m going to be tying into the system eventually. What would be some choices of wrasse that might work well in a bare bottom lowboy?
There would be a scopis tang in there or maybe a bristle tooth tang but that would be it.
What are everyone’s thoughts?

It's one of the few places that a Pseudocheilinus fits well, provided it will be the only wrasse.

 

[haanstang]

It's one of the few places that a Pseudocheilinus fits well, provided it will be the only wrasse.

Yes it will be the only wrasse
Thanks
Any other suggestions?

 

[haanstang]

Or should I stick to that genus

 

[ngoodermuth]

Or should I stick to that genus

That genus works best because it a) doesn’t require a sandbed and b) is known for it’s effectiveness in controlling pests and flatworms

Halichoerus are also good at pest control but require at the very least a sandbox to sleep in, fairy and flashers don’t need sand but aren’t as good at controlling pests and are prolific jumpers.

 

[ngoodermuth]

The infamous sand-strike Moyer’s, pintail fairy wrasse, and female lineatus. That brings me to 7 wrasses currently :) Going to need a bigger tank...

 

[saltyhog]

Or should I stick to that genus

As @ngoodermuth pointed out there are distinct advantages of Paracheilinus in a frag system if that is the only wrasse that will be in the tank. Fairy and flashers won't help with your pest control at all. Small Halichoeres are good but they get bigger than most of the Paracheilinus wrasses and some of them get a lot bigger.

 

[saltyhog]

The infamous sand-strike Moyer’s, pintail fairy wrasse, and female lineatus. That brings me to 7 wrasses currently :) Going to need a bigger tank...

Nice! Love the ricordia!

I'm at 8 and probably about half way to my final number of wrasses.

 

[VJM 21]

The infamous sand-strike Moyer’s, pintail fairy wrasse, and female lineatus. That brings me to 7 wrasses currently :) Going to need a bigger tank...

So glad he emerged...he looks happier than he did in my tank!

 

[MIKE NY]

My new Diamond Tail Flasher just starting to finally come out!
For some reason the video wont embed so heres the link https://flic.kr/p/2eNzXAR

Congrats Joe....I think every wrasse affectionato in our area has one now.....

 

[ngoodermuth]

So glad he emerged...he looks happier than he did in my tank!

Haha! He wasn’t sure about it at first but he’s come around ;)

 

[Jrod381]

Hi guys I’m a newbie and I will admit that I fell in love with a wrasse before doing research and I need some help. I have a lunare wrasse and it is absolutely stunning and is now starting to show transformation. My problem is I would like to add more fish and possibly another wrasse, can this be done? I have a 75 gal tank

 

[saltyhog]

Hi guys I’m a newbie and I will admit that I fell in love with a wrasse before doing research and I need some help. I have a lunare wrasse and it is absolutely stunning and is now starting to show transformation. My problem is I would like to add more fish and possibly another wrasse, can this be done? I have a 75 gal tank

I would re-home it if possible. They get very large, won't tolerate other wrasses and would likely not tolerate any other fish in a tank your size.

 

[eatbreakfast]

I would re-home it if possible. They get very large, won't tolerate other wrasses and would likely not tolerate any other fish in a tank your size.

^this 100%