The Wrasse Lover's Thread!

[deedubz]

Give it a couple days. I wasn't implying that my lubbock's was reclusive, he's just not as outgoing as the exquisite. I constantly see the lubbock's (until I break out the camera).In fact, he's actually the tank boss.

 

[offthehook]

Managed to get a pic of my tri color (lubbocks) today. He is starting to come out a little mainly at feeding time. Only been in the tank a few days hoping to see more of him over the next week or so. Sorry for the quality of photo still trying to figure out the white balance so it isn't so blue.

 

[GnarleyMarley]

My new magma wrasse! Love this guy!

 

[Ocelaris]

@evolved What ever happened to that updated Wrasse chart we were promised after MACNA? )

 

[saltyhog]

My new magma wrasse! Love this guy!

Beautiful! If I didn't have an established C. jordani I would have one of these.

@evolved What ever happened to that updated Wrasse chart we were promised after MACNA? )

Here ya go!

https://www.reef2reef.com/ams/cirrhilabrus-complexes-inferiority-need-not-apply-1st-revision.352/

 

[d-man]

My new magma wrasse! Love this guy!

beautiful specimen

 

[deedubz]

That's a mighty fine looking wrasse! Definitely on my list

 

[evolved]

Out of curiosity, is he transitioning or terminal?

Terminal male.

I did not realize Lubbocks were so reclusive. I have only seen mine a couple of times since I got him yesterday

Outside the initial introductory period (up to a week), a fairy wrasses not always out and about (read visible) is a sign of an issue.

@evolved What ever happened to that updated Wrasse chart we were promised after MACNA? )

It was posted the day of the presentation; you just have to pay attention.

 

[deedubz]

Thank you @evolved
Definitely good a good deal on him then since I paid for a female. Love that fish

 

[AngryOwl]

Hey guys, would love some thoughts on this stocking list and more importantly the order in which I should add them. I plan on using an acclimation box for all newcomers.
Current:
Leopard Wrasse

In QT:
Potters Wrasse

Must Haves:
Flame Fairy Wrasse
Exquisite Fairy Wrasse
Lineatus Fairy Wrasse
Hoevens Wrasse
Vroiks Wrasse
Grey Head Wrasse

 

[evolved]

Hoevens Wrasse
Vroiks Wrasse

Those two won't work together; pick one.
The Grey Head is slightly risky amongst either one as well.

Add the fairys first (order doesn't matter), the Hoevens or the Vroliks next, and the Grey Head last.

 

[AngryOwl]

Those two won't work together; pick one.
The Grey Head is slightly risky amongst either one as well.

Add the fairys first (order doesn't matter), the Hoevens or the Vroliks next, and the Grey Head last.

I thought they might be an issue. Asking me to choose though? Ouch what a hard choice. Forgot to mention the tank is 120g if that makes a difference for any of these. What's the reason the two wont work?

 

[evolved]

What's the reason the two wont work?

Because it's basically the same fish. Think of them as sister species, only slightly different due to a geographic divide.

H. melanurus:

H. chrysotaenia:

Pick whatever tail pattern you prefer - that's the only practical difference between the two species.

They won't work together because one will kill the other; it's effectively 2 males of the same species.

 

[AngryOwl]

They won't work together because one will kill the other; it's effectively 2 males of the same species.

Any others you might suggest since it looks like I'll have another spot to fill? Thanks for the replies!

 

[evolved]

Any others you might suggest since it looks like I'll have another spot to fill? Thanks for the replies!

If you're set on a Halichoeres, generally most species which do not exceed 6" as an adult are suitable. Lots of choices.

 

[AngryOwl]

If you're set on a Halichoeres, generally most species which do not exceed 6" as an adult are suitable. Lots of choices.

Doesn't have to be, could be another fairy. Any personal favorites that would work with my list?

 

[evolved]

Doesn't have to be, could be another fairy. Any personal favorites that would work with my list?

It's much more a matter of what you like, budget, and what is available.
Here's a good tool: https://www.reef2reef.com/ams/cirrhilabrus-complexes-inferiority-need-not-apply-1st-revision.352/

 

[Ocelaris]

Video is up

"Hunter Hammond: A “Fairy” Inclusive Look at Keeping & Mixing Cirrhilabrus Wrasses | MACNA 2017"

 

[offthehook]

How will a leopard wrasse and lubbocks get along together? Tank is a 60 gallon

 

[evolved]

How will a leopard wrasse and lubbocks get along together? Tank is a 60 gallon

Just fine.