Wrasse for a 40 Breeder?

[Tamberav]

I’ve heard yellow coris are pretty good with pest control. Would one of those be too big in a 40B? More so, could I do that and a fairy wrasse, or would there be any competition?

I think both are fine just choose a small fairy.

Coris juvies always grew slow for me.

 

[Lividfanatica]

I’ve heard yellow coris are pretty good with pest control. Would one of those be too big in a 40B? More so, could I do that and a fairy wrasse, or would there be any competition?

H. Chrysus and H. Leucoxanthus are both commonly known as "Yellow Coris". I think they would be good fits, but after they are a few years old.. you may want to keep a close eye to make sure they arent too cramped. Also - All wrasses are jumpers... be sure to have a good lid/screen top.

 

[shakacuz]

definitely any of the possum wrasses. i currently have a yellow coris wrasse in my 40B with no issues. i am soon upgrading to a 75G so it will have much more room to hunt.

 

[Cheeze]

Not to add any more options to confuse the decision, but my LFS has a Naoko Fairy wrasse that is absolutely stunning. Not cheap, not a pest eater, but understand them to be peaceful and good for your size tank. (Wrasses are so cool!)

 

[fishface NJ]

As I’m stocking my 40B, I’ve been thinking of adding a wrasse of sorts. Ideally one that would offer some utilitarian function like pest-eating and is reef safe.
Just curious what kind of wrasses would do well in the tank, nothing that’s a squeeze. I’ve been told that a coris would be a good fit, though they seem a bit big to me. I know there’s 6 lines but I’m not sure I want to chance that aggression.
The tank has plenty of rockwork and about a 2 inch sandbed.

Did you get your wrasse yet?

 

[Sharkbait19]

Did you get your wrasse yet?

Nothing yet. I still have to get my hawk and angel through qt before I can get one.

 

[i cant think]

Not to add any more options to confuse the decision, but my LFS has a Naoko Fairy wrasse that is absolutely stunning. Not cheap, not a pest eater, but understand them to be peaceful and good for your size tank. (Wrasses are so cool!)

I have to agree with this, here’s a photo of my current specimen. Definitely a beautiful species however they’re in the complex of Rubriventralis so they’re a slightly more aggressive species (No where near as aggressive as the Scottorum complex can be though).

and here’s a specimen with less washed out colours:

 

[fishface NJ]

I have a Radiant Wrasse (Halichoeres Iridis) and a Vermiculate (Divided) Leopard Wrasse (Macropharyngodon bipartitus) coming from TSM this coming week. I love that they do all the QT medicating for 30 days. They will be going into my 40 breeder. I had wanted a Melanurus Wrasse but they did not have one when I ordered the Radiant Wrasse. I don't think I can put both into my 40 gallon since they are Halichoeres. I would order the Melanurus in a heart beat if it was possible.

The Naoko Fairy Wrasse is a beauty!