The Wrasse Lover's Thread!

[evolved]

BTW I don’t see how this wrasse can reach 9 inches. After almost 2 years mine are only 3.5 inches. I got her the largest was about 2 inches 2 years ago.

I observed some in Fiji that were definitely in the 7-8" camp.

 

[mattzang]

they're definitely beautiful fish, but idk if they're hardy. mine is on death's doorstep and just refuses to eat, which doesn't seem to be a rare occurrence with them judging by several others' experiences with them

 

[Scubabeth]

Good evening! We are coming up with the livestock list for our new tank, and want to inquire about the compatibility of a yellow coris wrasse (Halichoeres chrysus) and a red headed solon fairy wrasse (Cirrhilabrus solorensis) as part of the stocking list. From what I have read, they appear to be compatible with one another; does anyone have any input, either yay or nay? Thanks in advance!

 

[evolved]

Good evening! We are coming up with the livestock list for our new tank, and want to inquire about the compatibility of a yellow coris wrasse (Halichoeres chrysus) and a red headed solon fairy wrasse (Cirrhilabrus solorensis) as part of the stocking list. From what I have read, they appear to be compatible with one another; does anyone have any input, either yay or nay? Thanks in advance!

No worries with those 2 together.

 

[Scubabeth]

I thought so, but thanks for the confirmation, @evolved! We've had new tank set ups with each move, and haven't housed wrasses before. As I've read a good bit of this thread, I have come to appreciate their beauty! Thanks, as always, for your contributions!

 

[GoldeneyeRet]

Should I expect issues adding a black leopard wrasse to a tank with a larger, established ornate?

 

[OrionN]

Should I expect issues adding a black leopard wrasse to a tank with a larger, established ornate?

I don't think there will be problem, if the tank is large and especially if the Black Leopard is a female. There is no problem between my Leopards. Male Black and a female Meleagris. My Black Leopard is very mild manner wrasse.

 

[PhantomHalo]

Would there be an issue putting a female Moyers wrasse in a 300g with a male that is already established? How often do they pair or how difficult would it be? Are they like other fish that need a harem so they don’t harass them to death?

 

[OrionN]

I have not keep Moyers Leopard but did not have problem with keeping trip of Meleagris or Male and female Black Leopards. My tank is 320 which is close enough to your tank of 300.

 

[evolved]

Should I expect issues adding a black leopard wrasse to a tank with a larger, established ornate?

So long as they are not both male, you should be okay.

Would there be an issue putting a female Moyers wrasse in a 300g with a male that is already established? How often do they pair or how difficult would it be? Are they like other fish that need a harem so they don’t harass them to death?

The catch there, is the "female" 100% female with absolute certainty? If not, this will likely go poorly.

 

[#1Fellowreefer]

Hello Everyone, just wanted to ask if I have a Divided Leopard Wrasse can I add another same female of it as I have one female and also I would love to add a cleaner wrasse, ornate leopard wrasse female, and white and yellow coris wrasse. Will these are be able to live and let live each other in a tank?? Would love your suggestions please.

 

[Magellan]

I had a six-line in my BioCube for years and he did great, killed any flatworms too, great fish with a lot of personality...

in a 28g, the tiny critters are almost nonexistent because of this little guy.

 

[Dempsey941]

My McCoskers is very camera shy took a long time to get a not 100% blurry shot.

 

[bwomac44]

Wow what kind is this!?

 

[secret_reefer337]

Currently I have Red Head Solon, Orange-Back Fairy and Yellow Coris Wrasse in my 120gal, can I still add Exquisite Fairy wrasse?

 

[Anchor]

Good evening! We are coming up with the livestock list for our new tank, and want to inquire about the compatibility of a yellow coris wrasse (Halichoeres chrysus) and a red headed solon fairy wrasse (Cirrhilabrus solorensis) as part of the stocking list. From what I have read, they appear to be compatible with one another; does anyone have any input, either yay or nay? Thanks in advance!

I would note though, I would add them simultaneously. I added a Solor wrasse with an established 6 ine and a yellow coris. Even though the solorensis was larger, it got a major beating from both.. Fished it out and put in another tank with a half the size christmas wrasse.. and it too tried to beat on it. Removed the Christmas wrasse to a third tank... So, it is now a happy Solor wrasse. Gets along well with a Katherine's fairy wrasse, nicely.

 

[Anchor]

Has anyone done a reef safe wrasse compatibility chart? or even a level of aggressiveness?

 

[mattzang]

Has anyone done a reef safe wrasse compatibility chart? or even a level of aggressiveness?

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/c...feriority-need-not-apply-1st-revision.322326/

 

[OrionN]

Wow what kind is this!?

@bwomac44
China Wrasse, Anampses neoguinaicus
Sorry, I should label my pictures. I edited the post and added the name of the wrasse to it.

 

[OrionN]

Currently I have Red Head Solon, Orange-Back Fairy and Yellow Coris Wrasse in my 120gal, can I still add Exquisite Fairy wrasse?

You may have a little problem with the Orange Back and Red Head combination later on, but the Exquisite should not be the problem.
Please see this thread by @evolved on comparability of Fairy wrasses.

Cirrhilabrus Complexes: Inferiority Need Not Apply (1st Revision)

Cirrhilabrus, the “Fairy Wrasses”, are one of the most elegant, active, and colorful reef fish. Their appeal in a reef tank is common to many, but not all have a well-rounded understanding of the compatibility amongst them. Enter the notion of...

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