The Wrasse Lover's Thread!

TheGrimmReefer · Jan 8, 2014

ColaAddict said:
Carpenter's Flasher Wrasse : do they burrow in sand? I'm looking for a non-burrowing wrasse for my reef tank that wont cover my chalices in sand.

No they are a rock wrasse they hide in the rocks not the sand

Marshall O · Jan 8, 2014

ColaAddict said:
Carpenter's Flasher Wrasse : do they burrow in sand? I'm looking for a non-burrowing wrasse for my reef tank that wont cover my chalices in sand.

Nope. All Flasher Wrasses sleep in the rockwork in a mucous cocoon. As long as your tank is 100% covered (ideally with netting for when it does jump and hit the top!) you should be good to add one!

ColaAddict · Jan 9, 2014

thanks guys.

GOSKN5 · Jan 9, 2014

Not really rare but I just added a red head Solon..

Afishionado · Jan 10, 2014

Naoko wrasse m) female is camera shy.

Christmas wrasse m)

I also have African exquisite wrasse, bi color lubeck, pylei wrasse.

TruRacr314x · Jan 10, 2014

TheGrimmReefer said:
my newest addition - Rhomboid male.. Got a female too but she's not as interested in the camera as he is.

Love your Rhomboid! Lucky you to have a pair of them....they are one of the fish I want to have in my future.

TheGrimmReefer · Jan 10, 2014

Thanks yes I have been wanting one for awhile now

Dashiki · Jan 11, 2014

Timor wrasse. I love the colors. he is rainbow like when the lights go down.

Afishionado · Jan 11, 2014

Grimm - are you the same grimm from lareefclub??

MarvinsReef · Jan 13, 2014

mnat said:
A couple shot of the flames:

Earlie's wrasse:

c. cf. lancelotus

c. cf. lunatus

great collection going on here.

evolved · Jan 13, 2014

Dashiki said:
Timor wrasse. I love the colors. he is rainbow like when the lights go down.

A very young male; mature males look quite different.
I have a pair; there's pics of male/female around here somewhere...

Mimmrfr · Jan 13, 2014

Wrasse opinion

It's wonderful to read of your vast knowledge regarding wrasses. I don't have a wrasse, but am interested in your expertise and opinion on what wrasses make great reef pets. I am also interested in colorful wrasses that maintain their color and don't become too large as adults. I have a 120 gal reef tank with a 40g sump, lightly stocked. Would you mind offering some suggestions?

evolved · Jan 14, 2014

Mimmrfr said:
It's wonderful to read of your vast knowledge regarding wrasses. I don't have a wrasse, but am interested in your expertise and opinion on what wrasses make great reef pets. I am also interested in colorful wrasses that maintain their color and don't become too large as adults. I have a 120 gal reef tank with a 40g sump, lightly stocked. Would you mind offering some suggestions?

Thanks for the kind words.

Here is my write-up and a good place for you to start with those questions in mind: All About Reef Safe Wrasses - 3reef Reef Aquarium Forum
Your tank size allows for just about any reef-safe wrasse. What appeals to you in terms of coloration will be your personal preference and hence is a question best left answered by you.

Afishionado · Jan 15, 2014

I love wrasses! I blame it on Tony Vargas. Also my wife for egging me on to buy whatever Tony listed on his speech.

Freya33 · Jan 16, 2014

Lots of wrasses in our tanks! Our newest additions are a dragon wrasse! Who came in and took over the tank.. LOL.. he is fun to watch swim still young but changing. And we just got another baby yellow coris wrasse! We have an adult in another tank and we love his personality so we couldn't pass up another one for another tank! And many others like a red coris wrasse that is in the process of maturing... a fairy, blue headed, and a flasher. We have a few others in mind just waiting on adding them.