The Wrasse Lover's Thread!

[i cant think]

Thx for the encouragement

No worries
We aren’t here to get rid of the hope completely but more so to guide you along your journey.
Definitely don’t give up on the dream, it may become a reality once you have owned enough of them and feel confident.

So, what’s the wrasse plan now?

 

[Petcrazyson]

So, what’s the wrasse plan now?

Well……I was thinking…..changing my stocking plans….and turning the tank into…..

Wrasse Heaven?

 

[i cant think]

Well……I was thinking…..changing my stocking plans….and turning the tank into…..

Wrasse Heaven?

Keep talking

 

[Petcrazyson]

Lol ok.

I was thinking of turning the tank into that. So let’s see. The current potential stock is…

x1 Cirrhilabrus naokoae
x1 Cirrhilabrus rhomboidalis
x1 Cirrhilabrus nahackyi
x1 Macropharyngodon marisrubri
x1 Halichoeres melasmapomus
x1 Cirrhilabrus lubbocki
x1 Cirrhilabrus cyanogularis
x1 Paracheilinus attenuatus
x1 Siganus magnificus
x1 Pygoplites diacanthus
x1 Neocirrhitus armatus

+ 4 (Existing 2 Clownfish Black Phantom/Velvet Angelfish, Midas Blenny)

A bit over stocked isn’t it?

 

[Petcrazyson]

Keep talking

There you go lol.

 

[SaltyT]

Lol ok.

I was thinking of turning the tank into that. So let’s see. The current potential stock is…

x1 Cirrhilabrus naokoae
x1 Cirrhilabrus rhomboidalis
x1 Cirrhilabrus nahackyi
x1 Macropharyngodon marisrubri
x1 Halichoeres melasmapomus
x1 Cirrhilabrus lubbocki
x1 Cirrhilabrus cyanogularis
x1 Paracheilinus attenuatus
x1 Siganus magnificus
x1 Pygoplites diacanthus
x1 Neocirrhitus armatus

+ 4 (Existing 2 Clownfish Black Phantom/Velvet Angelfish, Midas Blenny)

A bit over stocked isn’t it?

Refresh my memory on tank size?

 

[i cant think]

Lol ok.

I was thinking of turning the tank into that. So let’s see. The current potential stock is…

x1 Cirrhilabrus naokoae
x1 Cirrhilabrus rhomboidalis
x1 Cirrhilabrus nahackyi
x1 Macropharyngodon marisrubri
x1 Halichoeres melasmapomus
x1 Cirrhilabrus lubbocki
x1 Cirrhilabrus cyanogularis
x1 Paracheilinus attenuatus
x1 Siganus magnificus
x1 Pygoplites diacanthus
x1 Neocirrhitus armatus

+ 4 (Existing 2 Clownfish Black Phantom/Velvet Angelfish, Midas Blenny)

A bit over stocked isn’t it?

Cirrhilabrus cyanogularis may be a trouble maker as if I remember correctly you have a 5’ tank. The others however should be just fine. I have around 15 fish in my 4’ tank and they have yet to go at eachother (6 of those 15ish fish are wrasses). Naokoae in my experience is by far the most peaceful of my wrasses and I have yet to find one that is aggressive (this is from my time in the LFS as well).

Personally I’d add a Cirrhilabrus shutmani to the list, the red really can’t be beaten if you see or have seen one in person.

Also, if you plan on corals, then it really depends on what corals you’re wanting. If you want to go the softie/LPS route like I did, that isnt overstocked - these corals can be under dirty water. However if you want SPS then you may be on the heavier side but again not over stocked.

 

[Petcrazyson]

Refresh my memory on tank size?

550 gallons

No seriously…….

It’s 4 foot 90 gallon. That’s why I said it’s overstocked lol

 

[Petcrazyson]

not over stocked.

 

[Petcrazyson]

Personally I’d add a Cirrhilabrus shutmani to the list, the red really can’t be beaten if you see or have seen one in person.

Now that’s a red fish! Ig thats why it’s called Magma Wrasse lol. Yea I’ll pass on the Blue Throat. With that many wrasse don’t want too many problems.

 

[Petcrazyson]

Also, if you plan on corals, then it really depends on what corals you’re wanting. If you want to go the softie/LPS route like I did, that isnt overstocked - these corals can be under dirty water. However if you want SPS then you may be on the heavier side but again not over stocked.

Yea the tank is going to be around 70% of LPS corals. With SPS being around 30%. Most of the SPS will be at the top back.

 

[Petcrazyson]

Refresh my memory on tank size?

Done.

 

[Petcrazyson]

@SaltyT and @saltyhog a bit of more insight pls.

 

[SaltyT]

550 gallons

No seriously…….

It’s 4 foot 90 gallon. That’s why I said it’s overstocked lol

You and I have the same size tank then. I also have a 4' 90g and am overstocked lol I would cut down the list some. Like @i cant think suggested I would remove cyanogularis it won't play nice in that size tank. I know @i cant think hasn't come across a mean naokoae, but I have come across a few jerk ones, including one I previously owned. I would add naokoae with caution in a tank our size.

 

[i cant think]

550 gallons

No seriously…….

It’s 4 foot 90 gallon. That’s why I said it’s overstocked lol

Dang 1’ off, oh well!
Yeah, you should be alright with those wrasses as long as you introduce them in order of aggression - the flasher first then the fairies, then the Leopard and then the Earmuff.

Now that’s a red fish! Ig thats why it’s called Magma Wrasse lol. Yea I’ll pass on the Blue Throat. With that many wrasse don’t want too many problems.

It truly is, this is another wrasse I unfortunately passed up a while ago because I wasn’t into the wrasses as much as I have been in the past 5 years. If I had the room for a Fairy wrasse in my 3’ tank I’d be hunting down a female Shutmani in a heartbeat.

You and I have the same size tank then. I also have a 4' 90g and am overstocked lol I would cut down the list some. Like @i cant think suggested I would remove cyanogularis it won't play nice in that size tank. I know @i cant think hasn't come across a mean naokoae, but I have come across a few jerk ones, including one I previously owned. I would add naokoae with caution in a tank our size.

I agree with you on adding a naokoae with caution. I finally came across a nasty Aquamarinus the other day and it just shows that some of us are luckier than others.

 

[SaltyT]

I agree with you on adding a naokoae with caution. I finally came across a nasty Aquamarinus the other day and it just shows that some of us are luckier than others.

Am I the only wrasse lover that doesn't see the appeal of aquamarinus?

 

[Petcrazyson]

Am I the only wrasse lover that doesn't see the appeal of aquamarinus?

Yes
C’mon how can you not like this guy

 

[Slocke]

You and I have the same size tank then. I also have a 4' 90g and am overstocked lol I would cut down the list some. Like @i cant think suggested I would remove cyanogularis it won't play nice in that size tank. I know @i cant think hasn't come across a mean naokoae, but I have come across a few jerk ones, including one I previously owned. I would add naokoae with caution in a tank our size.

Naoko’s are my favorite fish but I know I'm not the only one who has had a lot of health problems with them.

Am I the only wrasse lover that doesn't see the appeal of aquamarinus?

I’ve never found them very appealing either.

 

[SaltyT]

Yes
C’mon how can you not like this guy

It's nicknamed "clown fairy" for a reason... nope I don't like anything clown lol

 

[Petcrazyson]

You and I have the same size tank then. I also have a 4' 90g and am overstocked lol I would cut down the list some. Like @i cant think suggested I would remove cyanogularis it won't play nice in that size tank. I know @i cant think hasn't come across a mean naokoae, but I have come across a few jerk ones, including one I previously owned. I would add naokoae with caution in a tank our size.

Ok so I took out the cyanogularis making it 14 fish