The Wrasse Lover's Thread!

TUSI · Jan 22, 2015

That's a nice flame beautyfull

evolved · Jan 23, 2015

TUSI said:
Sorry not the best pic. Better ones will follow

Juvi is right; one of the smallest I've seen!

rboutin111 said:
I have a question. I'm currently in the process of upgrading to a 57 gallon tank. I have 1 Ornate Leopard Wrasse, 2 DeVinci Clowns and a Yellow Watchmen Goby that will be going into the new tank. I want to add some more wrasses. What ones would you recommend and how many?

These are the ones I' thinking of getting
- McCosker's Flasher Wrasse
- Mystery Wrasse
- Six Line Wrasse

Pseudocheilinus wrasses do not mix with other wrasses; therefore neither the mystery nor sixline are suitable.
What's the dimensions of the 57? I would not put a Paracheilinus species in a tank less than 3' in length.

eatbreakfast · Jan 23, 2015

TUSI said:
Thank you, true its a difficult fish to keep my tank is kept at 77 - 78 which I believe its a little on the warm side for this species but the fish have been kept already for a month in a tank with those temps and acclimated to a tank similar to mine. keep you posted

I think the concern about temp is, not that they cant be acclimated to those temps, after all when they are collected they are collected in shallow waters at those temps, but rather that much of their life is spent in cooler waters and that when kept in the upper 70's their lifespan is significantly reduced, perhaps not even lasting a year. All the best though as that is a fish that is at the very top of my own wishlist.

rboutin111 said:
I have a question. I'm currently in the process of upgrading to a 57 gallon tank. I have 1 Ornate Leopard Wrasse, 2 DeVinci Clowns and a Yellow Watchmen Goby that will be going into the new tank. I want to add some more wrasses. What ones would you recommend and how many?

These are the ones I' thinking of getting
- McCosker's Flasher Wrasse
- Mystery Wrasse
- Six Line Wrasse

I would strongly recommend against keeping anything in the Pseudocheilinus( mystery and sixline) with any other wrasse.

A mckoskers is an excellent choice though.

rboutin111 · Jan 23, 2015

evolved said:
Pseudocheilinus wrasses do not mix with other wrasses; therefore neither the mystery nor sixline are suitable.
What's the dimensions of the 57? I would not put a Paracheilinus species in a tank less than 3' in length.

Thank you this is just what I'm looking to find out. The tank is 36"x18"x21". Are there other's that you would recommend for a tank my size that would go with the McCosker's Flasher Wrasse?

rboutin111 · Jan 23, 2015

eatbreakfast said:
I would strongly recommend against keeping anything in the Pseudocheilinus( mystery and sixline) with any other wrasse.

A mckoskers is an excellent choice though.

Thank you. Are there other's that you would recommend for a tank my size that would go with the McCosker's Flasher Wrasse?

evolved · Jan 23, 2015

There are dozens of suitable choices. Give this a look: All About Reef Safe Wrasses | 3reef Aquarium Forums

FLipp · Jan 23, 2015

my friend tried two male flame wrasses, two seperate times, no luck!

Paul87 · Jan 23, 2015

Ok need some advice from the wrasse pros on here. Looking at maybe getting a reef safe wrasse for my new 40 breeder. Not interested in a six line. No bigger than 4". I know possums fall in this category, but what else? I've always liked the mystery wrasses, but worry about aggression.

Tankmates- 2 ruby red dragonets, 2 ocellaris clowns, 1 orchid Dottyback, & cuc.

Aquaph8 · Jan 23, 2015

Paul87 said:
Ok need some advice from the wrasse pros on here. Looking at maybe getting a reef safe wrasse for my new 40 breeder. Not interested in a six line. No bigger than 4". I know possums fall in this category, but what else? I've always liked the mystery wrasses, but worry about aggression.

Tankmates- 2 ruby red dragonets, 2 ocellaris clowns, 1 orchid Dottyback, & cuc.

I would lean towards something like a Mccoskers or one of the other smaller paracheilinus wrasses, your a little on the small side but I think one would be fine.

eatbreakfast · Jan 23, 2015

Paul87 said:
Ok need some advice from the wrasse pros on here. Looking at maybe getting a reef safe wrasse for my new 40 breeder. Not interested in a six line. No bigger than 4". I know possums fall in this category, but what else? I've always liked the mystery wrasses, but worry about aggression.

Tankmates- 2 ruby red dragonets, 2 ocellaris clowns, 1 orchid Dottyback, & cuc.

Nearly all of the Paracheilinus species except octotaenia and some of the smaller Cirrhilabrus species. That tank size could also house smaller Halichoeres species, but I wouldnt keep them with the dragonets as Halichoeres wrasses put enormous pressure on pod populations.

Paul87 · Jan 24, 2015

Aquaph8 said:
I would lean towards something like a Mccoskers or one of the other smaller paracheilinus wrasses, your a little on the small side but I think one would be fine.

I used to have a Mccoskers a long time ago. Beautiful fish, but I want someone different this time. Something not too common, and not too pricey.

eatbreakfast said:
Nearly all of the Paracheilinus species except octotaenia and some of the smaller Cirrhilabrus species. That tank size could also house smaller Halichoeres species, but I wouldnt keep them with the dragonets as Halichoeres wrasses put enormous pressure on pod populations.

Thanks, I will look into them. I'm not extremely concerned about the pod population. My dragonet pair devour prepared foods. I actually have a booming pod population in my 38g right now and all the fish I listed are in it including a yellow chrysus wrasse! I'm gonna eventually switch my 38 to this new 40b that I picked up at pet I yesterday ($1 per gallon sell!). The dimensions are so much better for a reef. I'll come back here with a list of possible candidates to get the yay or nay. Thanks guys.

Paul87 · Jan 24, 2015

I forgot to me mention, the chrysus wrasse is being rehomed. Been trying to catch that fish for a good year now.

KillerKlownFish · Jan 24, 2015

Just got him earlier today. None of my fish like him!!! They all go after him. Flame tail Blenny decided he's cool and hangs next to him. The Royal Gramma doesn't like him at all chases him all over. It may take a while for them to get along.
Solar fairy wrasse