Need info on yellow coris wrasse

[Frtdrmrose7]

Currently have a 150G cube with
Powder blue Tang
Dominoe clown
Snowflake clown
Orange stripe Goby
Cleaner shrimp
Asst hermits of all sizes
I’m looking to start the QT process on a couple of fish and was considering (2) yellow Coris Wrasse.

Couple questions, I know they are peaceful but any issues with a goby? I’ve heard they are jumpers, do they jump from aggression or??

I have my 150 setup as a reef with a million places to hide and swim through. The setup is newer but filled with mature rock and pod population.

If I pull the trigger and buy 2 what is the best QT process for them? Copper power, Prazi? My QT will be my old 60G that is still up and running (no biofilter issues). I’ve never had any wrasses I’ve always been a Tang guy but want to try something new.
Or instead of a second yellow what else would be a good wrasse to add with one yellow?

Any advice is appreciated. Thank you.

 

[kgstei]

I've had one for a while nice fish always out, peacefull. definitely a jumper . it may jump if I walk too quickly past the tank. Can't give you too much info on quarantine as I don't really do it. But if I was to do it or probably just do prazipro and observe the fish for a while and see how it goes. Good luck

 

[A sea K]

I would personally do a second halichoeres wrasse other than the yellow coris, ideally H biocellatus being my personal preference or possibly a H melanurus. Be aware these are sand dwelling wrasses so a sand bed at least an inch or two is a must for them. FWIW all my wrasses go through at least a prazipro treatment if nothing else.

 

[Jesterrace]

The biggest issue will be how the established PBT and Clownfish reacts to a smaller, peaceful, new addition. The Yellow is very unlikely to bother your goby, even my Melanurus Wrasse (which is considered a more aggressive member of the same family as the Yellow) never had issues with either of the DWGs (Diamond Watchman Gobies) that I had in my tank. Oh and I agree that I definitely wouldn't add two, although I wouldn't add a Melanurus as it's a more assertive member of the same family as the Yellow and might bully the Yellow. A Red Lined (H.Biocellatus) or Christmas (specifically H.Claudia) would be better choices.

 

[Frtdrmrose7]

The biggest issue will be how the established PBT and Clownfish reacts to a smaller, peaceful, new addition. The Yellow is very unlikely to bother your goby, even my Melanurus Wrasse (which is considered a more aggressive member of the same family as the Yellow) never had issues with either of the DWGs (Diamond Watchman Gobies) that I had in my tank. Oh and I agree that I definitely wouldn't add two, although I wouldn't add a Melanurus as it's a more assertive member of the same family as the Yellow and might bully the Yellow. A Red Lined (H.Biocellatus) or Christmas (specifically H.Claudia) would be better choices.

So maybe a yellow and a Christmas wrasse together? My clowns are small and I’ll make sure the wrasses are bigger and my PBT is very relaxed towards other fish (so far).

 

[Carterfish]

In my experience yellow wrasse have been my favorite. While their counterparts are more colorful, the yellow wrasse is less aggressive towards clean up crew members and ultimately more peaceful towards all tank mates. Mine never jumped or anything. If anything, it would bury itself in the sand before jumping. They are also very good hunters, picking off hitchhikers.

 

[A sea K]

So maybe a yellow and a Christmas wrasse together? My clowns are small and I’ll make sure the wrasses are bigger and my PBT is very relaxed towards other fish (so far).

Just be careful when looking for a "christmas" wrasse, H. melanurus, H. claudia, and H. ornatissumus are all considered a christmas wrasse and when speaking in levels of aggression I would say claudia, melanurus, and ornatissumus from least to most aggressive in that order.

 

[4FordFamily]

I wouldn’t do two yellow coris, they’re peaceful but it may not go well. I think you’d enjoy another halichoeres as mentioned. The Vroliks is another strong choice, and very similar to the melanarus.

Yellow coris have great temperaments.

 

[TX_Punisher]

Love my coris. He’s almost 4.5” staring from 1.5” 13mo ago.

 

[saltyhog]

When Yellow wrasse get older and larger they get brilliant stripes on their face that are stunning. They are inexpensive and common and I think that makes them unappreciated. If they were hard to get they would command a great price as they are as close to a perfect reef aquarium fish as I think you can get. If you want a bright yellow fish for your tank you would have a tough time beating H. chrysus.

 

[mort]

My friend and I joke because his favourite fish is H. chrysus but I prefer Halichoeres leucoxanthus as I think terminal males are more stunning. I kept both in the same tank and the silver belly stood out imo. They are essentially the same fish in different colours and if your wanting that splash of yellow I would personally get one of each. Two of the same species often doesn't end well but they can tell species apart and don't normally bother each other. I would also say that as you have a 150, they wouldn't be the only wrasse i'd get but are a great initial introduction.

Not my picture but a representation of a silver belly maturing into its finery



and yes halichoeres can jump and like all wrasse are very good at it, however aggression might be a reason (should something lunge suddenly at them or give chase) but generally because they bury in the substrate if they feel threatened they hide rather than leap.

 

[saltyhog]

My friend and I joke because his favourite fish is H. chrysus but I prefer Halichoeres leucoxanthus as I think terminal males are more stunning. I kept both in the same tank and the silver belly stood out imo. They are essentially the same fish in different colours and if your wanting that splash of yellow I would personally get one of each. Two of the same species often doesn't end well but they can tell species apart and don't normally bother each other. I would also say that as you have a 150, they wouldn't be the only wrasse i'd get but are a great initial introduction.

Not my picture but a representation of a silver belly maturing into its finery



and yes halichoeres can jump and like all wrasse are very good at it, however aggression might be a reason (should something lunge suddenly at them or give chase) but generally because they bury in the substrate if they feel threatened they hide rather than leap.

Beautiful picture! You don't see many pictures of mature H. leucoxanthus. The facial striping is very close to that of the chrysus.