Substitute for yellow coris wrasse

[OutColdCRNA]

As much as I hate to give up on having a yellow coris I think the time has come. I introduced a quarantines specimen on Thursday. Has been out and about and swimming. Looking beautiful. This afternoon he has been hiding. He can out at feeding this evening but is laying on the bottom of the tank. So if this one kicks the bucket what would be a good alternative. Current stocking
Clown pair
Exquisite wrasse
Lubbocks wrasse
Yellow coris.
The three wrasses were all introduced on Thursday.
tank is 4 months old. 65 gallon.

 

[blaxsun]

Midas blenny?

 

[OutColdCRNA]

That is my initial thought. I’m wondering how a Midas would be with about 4 other wrasses. I have heard they can be a bit temperamental sometimes. I may be mistaken. I received credit for the coris. Wondering if I should give it one more try and see how they do or just forgo and get something else.

 

[bradreef]

Are you looking for something yellow?

Assessor

Or a pest eater?
A few options here

 

[OutColdCRNA]

Yellow would be ideal with the colors and temperaments of the future additions. Would be good to have a pest eater.

 

[bradreef]

Yellow would be ideal with the colors and temperaments of the future additions. Would be good to have a pest eater.

I say look at the yellow assessor. Tank size is going to limit you.

 

[i cant think]

Yellow would be ideal with the colors and temperaments of the future additions. Would be good to have a pest eater.

How about a Halichoeres leucoxanthus? The sister species to chrysus but IME they’re hardier.

 

[OutColdCRNA]

How about a Halichoeres leucoxanthus? The sister species to chrysus but IME they’re hardier.

Excellent advice! Especially if they are hardier than the chrysus!

 

[OutColdCRNA]

Looks like the leucoxanthus is a little harder to come by. I was thinking to place the coris in a big acclimation box with a Tupperware of sand but worried it would dive bomb the clear bottom and injure itself. Would that be the best option on the next try with either the chrysus or leucoxanthus if I decided to try again?

 

[i cant think]

Looks like the leucoxanthus is a little harder to come by. I was thinking to place the coris in a big acclimation box with a Tupperware of sand but worried it would dive bomb the clear bottom and injure itself. Would that be the best option on the next try with either the chrysus or leucoxanthus if I decided to try again?

Honestly, an acclimation box is the best idea. I wouldn’t personally worry about the issue of him burrying as they don’t really dive bomb and instead will hover then go into the sand.

 

[OutColdCRNA]

I’m inquiring as to the ability for dr. Reef to acquire a Halichoeres leucoxanthus.

 

[Isla_Nut]

My Midas Blenny was a murderous jerk. I know some people have other experiences, but mine was the most beautiful fish I ever hated.

 

[OutColdCRNA]

Dr. Reef checked with his warehouse and they tell him that the yellow and purple are bad shippers as well. Anyone with any experience with Halichoeres cosmetus?

 

[OutColdCRNA]

Is the cosmetus as good as the coris in its ability to eat pests?