Calling all wrasse experts!

[Sandroni]

Hey guys, so I am upgrading my tank to a nuvo fusion 30l and I was thinking of getting a flasher wrasse and a royal gamma. Will the flasher wrasse be ok in that tank? I am not going to jam my tank with LR.
Thanks

 

[Cary]

@Mike&Terry - How about some guidance for AndysReef?

 

[evolved]

I probably wouldn't; it's not a whole lot of room.

I don't like to see Paracheilinus in less than 3 feet of tank, and while this tank qualifies in that regard, it offers very little room in the other two directions.

 

[Cary]

Sorry evolved, I knew you were the guy but couldn't recall your handle.

 

[Sandroni]

I probably wouldn't; it's not a whole lot of room.

I don't like to see Paracheilinus in less than 3 feet of tank, and while this tank qualifies in that regard, it offers very little room in the other two directions.

Thanks for the help!

 

[Mike&Terry]

I probably wouldn't; it's not a whole lot of room.

I don't like to see Paracheilinus in less than 3 feet of tank, and while this tank qualifies in that regard, it offers very little room in the other two directions.

Agree with Hunter... There have been many times that I have kept small female and/or small initial phase males in my 30g (sometimes for many months) to allow them time to grow before moving them to the big reef. Once they are of a size that they can handle the flow in the big reef and are not at risk of slipping through the overflow grates, I move them. They are just very active fish.

 

[eatbreakfast]

I would also agree about 30g being on the small side for a flasher.

Pseudocheilinops ataenia or one of the Wetmorella species would be better suited for that size tank.

 

[evolved]

Pseudocheilinops ataenia or one of the Wetmorella species would be better suited for that size tank.

Yup! And that's really it, IMO.

 

[alex.mccann99]

I'd pass on the Flasher, as others have stated. If you want something that you don't see often that is friendlier to other tank mates, look for a 4 line Wrasse, they show up on Divers Den occasionally. They're much prettier than the 6 line wrasses and friendly. Should be fine in your size tank also. They run around 60 to 70 bucks, but I had one for years in my previous tank before selling it.

 

[Sandroni]

Yup! And that's really it, IMO.

The white banded possum is always beautiful.

 

[evolved]

look for a 4 line Wrasse ... They're much prettier than the 6 line wrasses and friendly.

Well, relatively speaking on aggression, sure. But the entirely Psuedocheilinus is the same in that as they mature their aggression levels increase substantially.
Not a genus I'd recommend for this tank - all will make life tough eventually.

 

[eatbreakfast]

IME the majority of 4lines get about just as much attitude as 6lines.

 

[Fish Biscuit]

I have a white banded possum & it's a nice little fish. Always cruising around the tank in the rocks & around corals.

When the lights ramp up & down he's out in the open swimming.

 

[4FordFamily]

I agree on possum wrasse being a great addition and your best bet.

 

[Labridaedicted]

I'm late to the party here, but agree with the above. The dimensions of the tank aren't great for a paracheilinus. Pseudocheilinus will be a better fit, but temperament can vary from specimen to specimen. Possum wrasse is a very good suggestion.