The Wrasse Lover's Thread!

[SaltyT]

If this has been over a week...wouldn’t he be dead by now or I’d be able to see other signs?

if he truly wasn’t eating how long will he last?

If he hasn’t eaten in over a week I would expect him to be pretty lethargic and hiding a lot. If that’s not the case, then he’s probably eating a little. You could try live brine shrimp or LRS reef or fish frenzy to entice him into eating again.

 

[SaltyT]

What type of wrasse is the first picture

cirrhilabrus naokoae in the background; cirrhilabrus jordani in the foreground.

edit: I just expanded your post and saw the complete pictures.

 

[SaltyT]

What type of wrasse is that

It’s a leopard wrasse; macropharyngodon choati

 

[Cbones1979]

If he hasn’t eaten in over a week I would expect him to be pretty lethargic and hiding a lot. If that’s not the case, then he’s probably eating a little. You could try live brine shrimp or LRS reef or fish frenzy to entice him into eating again.

Yeah when I feed he swims around like a nut case but I don’t see him eating the mysis.

 

[HighChiefKC]

What other wrasse can I keep with my Melanarus?
was at the LFS the other day and my 5 year old wanted a banana wrasse or another one that was called a blue head wrasse I think? I googled them and it sounded like they didn’t play well with others. Thanks!

 

[SaltyT]

What other wrasse can I keep with my Melanarus?
was at the LFS the other day and my 5 year old wanted a banana wrasse or another one that was called a blue head wrasse I think? I googled them and it sounded like they didn’t play well with others. Thanks!

Halichoeres chrysus is bright yellow and is a good option. I recommend using an acclimation box when introducing new wrasses to established ones.

 

[TraverseCity]

If you folks could give me your input, I would love to hear it! I am looking for a list of wrasses that satisfy these criteria: must be hardy/disease resistant, not expensive (ideally under $80), great personality/interesting. Beauty and not too timid or terribly aggressive are a plus.


For example I love the six line (when I get lucky and don’t get a terror) and I think a Melanarus will be next.

My best bet would probably be in the Halichoeres genus I’m guessing.

Any personal favorites that satisfy those requirements? Can you make a list of a few that could be compatible together??Thanks!

 

[TraverseCity]

If you folks could give me your input, I would love to hear it! I am looking for a list of wrasses that satisfy these criteria: must be hardy/disease resistant, not expensive (ideally under $80), great personality/interesting. Beauty and not too timid or terribly aggressive are a plus.


For example I love the six line (when I get lucky and don’t get a terror) and I think a Melanarus will be next.

My best bet would probably be in the Halichoeres genus I’m guessing.

Any personal favorites that satisfy those requirements? Can you make a list of a few that could be compatible together??Thanks!

Oh and these are for a 100 gal FOWLR

 

[Tcook]

Radiant wrasse

 

[Nano man]

If you folks could give me your input, I would love to hear it! I am looking for a list of wrasses that satisfy these criteria: must be hardy/disease resistant, not expensive (ideally under $80), great personality/interesting. Beauty and not too timid or terribly aggressive are a plus.


For example I love the six line (when I get lucky and don’t get a terror) and I think a Melanarus will be next.

My best bet would probably be in the Halichoeres genus I’m guessing.

Any personal favorites that satisfy those requirements? Can you make a list of a few that could be compatible together??Thanks!

What do you have right now?

 

[OrionN]

If you folks could give me your input, I would love to hear it! I am looking for a list of wrasses that satisfy these criteria: must be hardy/disease resistant, not expensive (ideally under $80), great personality/interesting. Beauty and not too timid or terribly aggressive are a plus.


For example I love the six line (when I get lucky and don’t get a terror) and I think a Melanarus will be next.

My best bet would probably be in the Halichoeres genus I’m guessing.

Any personal favorites that satisfy those requirements? Can you make a list of a few that could be compatible together??Thanks!

These wrasses would meet your criteria. However, if you have a Sixline in your tank, all bets are off.

 

[OrionN]

Changing coloration of my Radiant
Is he turning to a male Radiant stud?

12/25/2020

01/23/2021

 

[tricky_tran]

Just picked up this beauty last night.

 

[TraverseCity]

These wrasses would meet your criteria. However, if you have a Sixline in your tank, all bets are off.

Thanks Orion, for the suggestions via photo now I need to go figure out which species these are!
To answer the other question- the tank is almost done cycling now, so no fish yet. But soon I’ll have a melanarus and six line hopefully.
Wrasses are my favorite fish, especially the halichoeres genus, so I’m just trying to make a list of compatible favorites that are affordable and hardy primarily.

 

[OrionN]

Black Leopard Male
China Wrasse (as in porcelain)
Exquisite Fairy
Pintail Fairy
Lubbock Fairy
McCosker Flasher
McCosker Flasher
Vrolik wrasse
Meleagris Leopard male
Radiant wrasse
Solon fairy
Yellowfin Flasher

I would very strongly suggest, from personal experiences, that you don't add the Sixline. If you do it will severely limited your ability to add other wrasses and fish.

 

[OrionN]

Just picked up this beauty last night.

That Squamosa is toasted. Poor clam.

 

[Woodchip]

Radiant wrasse

Is the one with the yellow head the radiant wrasse

 

[Bepis]

Is the one with the yellow head the radiant wrasse

Indeed

 

[tricky_tran]

That Squamosa is toasted. Poor clam.

yah. wife didnt realize these dragons are punks to clams. the Durasa getting tossed around too :-(

 

[OrionN]

yah. wife didnt realize these dragons are punks to clams. the Durasa getting tossed around too :-(

Need to do more research on the fish you are going to buy. That Dragon wrasse going to be a foot huge (12 inches), while not ugly but certainly not as exotic as the juvenile, and will wreck your tank and eat everything. (internet picture)