Wrasse Question

[Steven C]

Hi all
I have a 75 gal reef tank and im looking to get another wrasse. I have a carpenters flasher wrasse and im having a hard time trying to figure out if it is a male or female. I am going to post some pictures of it and see if i can get some more tonight when i get home. It has been the only wrasse in my tank since i started reefing about a year now many people say i should just get more carpenters. But some are telling me i should get a different type of wrasse. If anyone can give me some ideas if my wrasse is male or female and if i should by other carpenters or should i go after a different type of wrasse.(leaning towards different type)

 

[eatbreakfast]

You have a young male. Male flashers are generally less tolerant of conspecific males than males of other species. When you do add another wrasse I strongly recommend using a social acclimation box.

 

[Steven C]

You have a young male. Male flashers are generally less tolerant of conspecific males than males of other species. When you do add another wrasse I strongly recommend using a social acclimation box.

I already have an acclimation box do you think it may be better to just stick with carpenters?

 

[eatbreakfast]

I already have an acclimation box do you think it may be better to just stick with carpenters?

No, I think it would be better to go with another species.

 

[Steven C]

No, I think it would be better to go with another species.

Ok thank you and do you have any suggestions on what species i am trying to go away from red some more blue or greenish colors

 

[eatbreakfast]

Cirrhilabrus solorensis, species of Pseudojuloides wrasse, though they are not the easiest, Halichoeres melanurus, chrysotaenia, leucurus and richmondi, keep in mind the Halichoeres wrasses may go after cuc.

 

[Steven C]

ah ok i mean i think the halichoeres wrasse are absolutely stunning are the chances high of them going after CUC?

 

[evolved]

^A bit species dependent, but pretty high. Although which inverts specifically will be on the menu is also a bit variable, but snails and/or hermits are the favorites.

 

[Steven C]

^A bit species dependent, but pretty high. Although which inverts specifically will be on the menu is also a bit variable, but snails and/or hermits are the favorites.

then i don't think im willing to go for it what do you guys think of leopard wrasse then