The Wrasse Lover's Thread!

[AZReef13]

my blue star

 

[JoshKReef]

There's one really important detail missing; what size is this tank?
Solorensis does tend to get aggressive.

90ish

 

[evolved]

Is there anything I can do with NYA? Can they be exchanged or refunded at this point for incorrect ID?

You'd have to check with them.

 

[evolved]

Love looking through this thread!

I'd like some info on adding some new wrasse to the 2 I already have.

Currently have:
Splendid Pintail Fairy Wrasse (Cirrhilabrus isosceles)
Red Head Solon Fairy Wrasse (Cirrhilabrus solorensis)

Considering:
Diamondtail Flasher (Paracheilinus attenuatus)
Red (Anampses chrysocephalus) / Yellowtail Tamarin (Anampses meleagrides)
Golden Rhomboidalis Wrasse (Cirrhilabrus rhomboidalis)
FLAME FAIRY WRASSE (CIRRHILABRUS JORDANI)

I'd also take suggestions of some alternatives.

Thanks!

90ish

A 90 is about the lower bounds of a tank I'd recommend for solorensis. But with that in mind, it also offers little room to disperse the species aggression. It may be a problem point trying to add more Cirrhilabrus.
Species wise on your proposed list, I don't see any compatibility issues. I would pick only one species of Anampses, however.

 

[AZReef13]

My Ruby Longfin jumped out last night when I went to add coral food. Apeared to be ok after a few minutes.. Will know more today when lights come on....

 

[AZReef13]

Update; Rudy made it through the night, and out this morning and eating. Just wish I could get it from harassing my Helfrichi?

 

[saltyhog]

Great news! One of my Zebra Barred gobies has jumped out 4 times while I was feeding. The last time after I scooped him and replaced him he ate some mysis before even moving a fin LOL.

 

[AZReef13]

Great news! One of my Zebra Barred gobies has jumped out 4 times while I was feeding. The last time after I scooped him and replaced him he ate some mysis before even moving a fin LOL.

I had a yasha some how jumped out of my IM40 with it plastic lid. Not sure how it found a whole. Dog noticed something, went to see it was her. Reached down to pick her up, and she bit me. Did fine once back in tank. These crazy fish!

 

[OrionN]

For my reference, how did you determine that my “diamond tails” (Paracheilinus attenuatus) are actually Cirrhilabrus africanus? I need something to refer back to when I contact NYAQUATIC.
The flame pair and rhomboid were in QT with Prazi for 2 weeks and another 2 weeks in QT for observation.
And when I say “1/8”, I meant 1/8th the size of a cube of mysis.

Please let us/or me know how this turn out. I am interested. I got several juvenile Diamond Tail Flashers which were correctly ID, but they do look different than the one he have for sale the last time. My juveniles does have ALL the characteristics pointed out by @evolved. Picture of the wrasse and quotes of what @evolved said below.

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When attenuatus is really young and develop female coloration, there are two eye spots present; one at the center-base of the dorsal and the other at the tail....

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As they mature, the belly is often white ......
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The lateral markings on attenuatus are always continuous; never broken into dots. .....
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[Zionas]

What are people’s experiences mixing species of Halichoeres wrasses? I plan to get a Yellow Canary and either a Melanurus or Christmas (Claudia or Ornatissimus).

Also is it normal for this genus to live up to 10 years if not a bit more? Not expecting them to have the lifespan of a Clown, Tang, Angel or Butterfly or Marine Betta but at least 8 years would be a good run.

 

[flamez]

What are people’s experiences mixing species of Halichoeres wrasses? I plan to get a Yellow Canary and either a Melanurus or Christmas (Claudia or Ornatissimus).

Also is it normal for this genus to live up to 10 years if not a bit more? Not expecting them to have the lifespan of a Clown, Tang, Angel or Butterfly or Marine Betta but at least 8 years would be a good run.

my experience is a good one i have 4 in my 90 gallon tank that being said if i was you i wouldn't add halichoeres ornatissimus they tend to be aggressive to other wrasses and more likely to eat cuc
Yellow Canary Melanurus and Claudia would be fine together

 

[najer]

My Timor. :)

 

[evolved]

What are people’s experiences mixing species of Halichoeres wrasses?

It varies widely based on what species we're talking about. It's a big, messy "catch all" genus that definitely stands to get reclassified into lesser groups someday.

I plan to get a Yellow Canary and either a Melanurus

Both species here are pretty mild, and typically go fine together.

Christmas (Claudia or Ornatissimus)

Careful here; they are not equivalent. claudia is usually pretty nice; ornatissimus is usually pretty nasty.

Also is it normal for this genus to live up to 10 years if not a bit more?

Yes, up to 10 years is certainly possible.

 

[Robertellis30]

Let’s see those rhomboids!

 

[OrionN]

Quick phone pic of my changing Male China Wrasse as the light go out. I love this beautiful wrasse.
Today 7/20/2020

Same fish 7/11/2020

 

[Crabby48]

My Timor. :)

Very nice looking!

Quick phone pic of my changing Male China Wrasse as the light go out. I love this beautiful wrasse.
Today 7/20/2020

Same fish 7/11/2020

Wow the change is impressive. Very unique fish

 

[Zionas]

What is maximum size of Melanurus Wrasse? LA says 4.5” but others say 5-6”.

 

[jo2mat]

Here’s my Rhomboid.......we named him Prince

 

[Robertellis30]

Here’s my Rhomboid.......we named him Prince

Pretty fish! I’ve been on the hunt now for months looking for one.

 

[PacsAdmin77]

Hi All,

I’d like to know if there’s anything I can do to encourage my male wrasses to flash. For example, my terminal phase male flame wrasse almost never flashes, even in the presence of a female flame wrasse and other non-flame wrasses. Is there something I can do?