Looking for a wrasse

[johnny4491]

I’m looking into getting a wrasse because they have caught my eyes these last time I went to my LFS but which one do u guys suggest because I have 1 clown fish in my tank right now and it has to be reef safe

 

[Dr. Reef Verified Sponsor]

I have always liked Potter wrasse

 

[OceanL0ver]

Do you have a lid? All wrasses I’ve owned (coris, melanus, sixline, mystery) like to jump. I can’t pick a favorite because each is unique in their own way as far as temperament, what pests they eat,etc. the ones I mentioned are reef safe for me. Good luck

 

[mike werner]

I like a coris wrasse.they are pretty hardy and not to expensive.please remember rule number 1 about wrasse.they are jumpers so a tight lid,canopy or netting is needed to keep them contained in the tank.

 

[Eddie Rogers]

What size tank?

 

[johnny4491]

Well then I guess I’m going to have to get me a lid first then lol

 

[johnny4491]

What size tank?

20 gal

 

[Eddie Rogers]

Go to home depot and ask for lighting defuser I think it’s $13 for a piece and cut it to fit your tank. But, I think a flasher wrasse would be a good fit. They are colorful and active. Here a picture she’s in the middle in between the fire fish and lepoard wrasse.

 

[DarthSimon]

Eggcrating is what you want for a temp lid, just fyi, smaller wrasses can fit through them once in a while...
https://www.homedepot.com/p/23-75-i...e-Lighting-Panel-5-Pack-LP2448EGG-5/202653781

 

[johnny4491]

Thanks guys

 

[johnny4491]

Today’s pick up at my LFS

 

[johnny4491]

Here’s my screen my neighbor installs window screens for a living and I asked him to make me one for my tank I still had to cut and clue some stuff as u can see but hey it worked lol

 

[Whiskyclown]

Here’s my screen my neighbor installs window screens for a living and I asked him to make me one for my tank I still had to cut and clue some stuff as u can see but hey it worked lol

What kind of tank is that?

 

[pharazon]

Go to home depot and ask for lighting defuser I think it’s $13 for a piece and cut it to fit your tank. But, I think a flasher wrasse would be a good fit. They are colorful and active. Here a picture she’s in the middle in between the fire fish and lepoard wrasse.

Can a flasher really thrive in such a small experiment? I’d love to hear some feedback because I’d be stoked to have one my my 30 cube.

 

[johnny4491]

What kind of tank is that?

What do u mean what kind of tank is it it’s a 20 gal long

 

[64Ivy]

Here’s my screen my neighbor installs window screens for a living and I asked him to make me one for my tank I still had to cut and clue some stuff as u can see but hey it worked lol

You might want to make sure that screen is reef safe and will not degrade around salt water. If not, BRS sells screening that is.

 

[johnny4491]

You might want to make sure that screen is reef safe and will not degrade around salt water. If not, BRS sells screening that is.

Ok I’ll ask around to see what people say thanks

 

[Dr. Reef Verified Sponsor]

i would personally leave no room between tank and screen. wrasse can jump out of tanks from the small places imaginable.

 

[johnny4491]

i would personally leave no room between tank and screen. wrasse can jump out of tanks from the small places imaginable.

But I don’t have a sump so my wires from my tank get in between the lid and the tank

 

[Greenstreet.1]

I hate to be the one to tell you this but as a wrasse lover i must say something. A 20g is to small for a C.solorensis the minimum size tank I believe is a 75g and the flasher wrasse is a 55g.