Black Backed Wrasse (China Wrasse)

[EvanDeVita]

I'm here for a friend - she is really keen on adding a Black-Backed wrasse as the last fish for her Red Sea 250... Does anyone have any experience with this fish? Would you recommend it? Tell me everything!!!!

 

[argiBK]

There's a healthy discussion happening here.

Unfortunately, China Wrasses don't have the greatest track record in the hobby.

 

[EvanDeVita]

There's a healthy discussion happening here.

Unfortunately, China Wrasses don't have the greatest track record in the hobby.

Thanks, ill check it out

 

[OrionN]

I don't know about not having great track record. I do agree that they are a little harder wrasse to keep than most, but they can absolutely thrive in our tank.
My Male China Wrasse tonight as the light go out as he court his lady.

Part of the Female can be seen in the first picture

 

[EvanDeVita]

I don't know about not having great track record. I do agree that they are a little harder wrasse to keep than most, but they can absolutely thrive in our tank.
My Male China Wrasse tonight as the light go out as he court his lady.

Part of the Female can be seen in the first picture

God they are stunning. I wish you had posted this earlier cause she gave up on these guys . She went with a pintail wrasse!!

 

[ca1ore]

I’m generally successful with difficult fish like leopard wrasses, but I have failed with these. Definitely expert only!