Should i add a wrasse?

[LuizW13]

I know most wrasses can be difficult to keep, so, i'm looking for some advice.

I have a 25g AIO which will be home to a rainford's goby, and a couple of snowflake clowns. Do you think i'll be able to add a pink streaked or a 4/6 line wrasse without much worry?

Or should i not risk it and just go with a couple of firefish?

Thanks for the input!

 

[mahindra.dev]

I know most wrasses can be difficult to keep, so, i'm looking for some advice.

I have a 25g AIO which will be home to a rainford's goby, and a couple of snowflake clowns. Do you think i'll be able to add a pink streaked or a 4/6 line wrasse without much worry?

Or should i not risk it and just go with a couple of firefish?

Thanks for the input!

The 4/6line are aggressive. I’ve heard the Pygmy are OK. That said 25G AIO May be too small for a Wrasse and will def cause aggression. So stick with fire fish!!

 

[Tahoe61]

You could do a Pygmy or Possum Wrasse.

 

[LuizW13]

The 4/6line are aggressive. I’ve heard the Pygmy are OK. That said 25G AIO May be too small for a Wrasse and will def cause aggression. So stick with fire fish!!

That's what i was thinking.

What about the pink streaked wrasse, any experience? From what i was reading (LA description ), they don't grow large or aggressive.

 

[LuizW13]

You could do a Pygmy or Possum Wrasse.

I don't really like their appearance too much ;Sorry

 

[evolved]

The pink streak is suitable, provided the tank is covered.

 

[Jesterrace]

That's what i was thinking.

What about the pink streaked wrasse, any experience? From what i was reading (LA description ), they don't grow large or aggressive.

The Pink Streaked would be an excellent choice for your setup. They stay small and are very active and bold. BTW I assume this is what you were talking about:

https://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=15+1378+2908&pcatid=2908

Incidentally, it's just my opinion but every saltwater tank should have a wrasse of some form. Oh and other than a few species wrasses are not hard to keep at all.

 

[LuizW13]

The Pink Streaked would be an excellent choice for your setup. They stay small and are very active and bold. BTW I assume this is what you were talking about:

https://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=15+1378+2908&pcatid=2908

Incidentally, it's just my opinion but every saltwater tank should have a wrasse of some form. Oh and other than a few species wrasses are not hard to keep at all.

Yup! that's the one! Put my email on the wait list! ;Joyful

Those firefish are so pretty though lol

 

[Zack K]

Firefish though are best kept singly unless caught as a mates pair which happens a lot less that what their sold as. Just a heads up

 

[ca1ore]

I don't find fairy or flasher wrasses particularly difficult to keep. You must have a well fitting cover, as noted, otherwise they'll end up on the floor.

 

[Jr'sReef]

A female carpenter wrasse will do fine in your tank, super peaceful too

 

[DangerDave]

Solaris Fairy wrasse. Pretty, inexpensive, easy to keep, hasn’t tried to jump....yet.

 

[eatbreakfast]

25g is a little small for a flasher and very small for a solorensis.

 

[LuizW13]

Firefish though are best kept singly unless caught as a mates pair which happens a lot less that what their sold as. Just a heads up

I did not know that, thanks for the heads up!

Thank you everyone for your advice and suggestions, much appreciated!

 

[evolved]

I don't find fairy or flasher wrasses particularly difficult to keep. You must have a well fitting cover, as noted, otherwise they'll end up on the floor.

Unfortunately the tank is too small for any of the Cirrhilabrus or Paracheilinus species.

 

[BellaD]

I have a 6 Line Wrasse and he's very well behaved...well except for my Blue/Green Chromis. He doesn't like them very much. In fact everyone hates the Chromis lol I have a Diamond Goby in with him and they have never had an issue.

 

[fishnchip]

I don't find fairy or flasher wrasses particularly difficult to keep. You must have a well fitting cover, as noted, otherwise they'll end up on the floor.

What size tank would you recommend for one?

 

[Zack K]

What size tank would you recommend for one?

30 gallons MINIMUM

 

[evolved]

What size tank would you recommend for one?

Paracheilinus (flashers) need 40g or larger, with 3' of lateral swimming room.
Cirrhilabrus (fairys) depend on the species, but only a small subset are suitable for tanks 40g; the rest need a little bit to a whole lot larger.

 

[fishnchip]

Paracheilinus (flashers) need 40g or larger, with 3' of lateral swimming room.
Cirrhilabrus (fairys) depend on the species, but only a small subset are suitable for tanks 40g; the rest need a little bit to a whole lot larger.

Thank you!!