What's your favorite reef-safe wrasse, and why?

[hannernanner]

I'm working on my stocking list for my first reef tank, a Waterbox 130.4 (96gal display). I want to include a wrasse, but there are so many options! I read that 6-lines have aggression issues sometimes. Looks like fairy or flashers might be good options? Would love to hear which you've had, and why you liked/disliked them. Thanks!

 

[notsobigtime]

I like my Dusky Wrasse. I don't have any aggression issues and is a beautiful fish. Different sites list them in both categories but I have had zero problems with it. Plus, I feel it is one of the most beautiful wrasses out there.

 

[hannernanner]

I like my Dusky Wrasse. I don't have any aggression issues and is a beautiful fish. Different sites list them in both categories but I have had zero problems with it. Plus, I feel it is one of the most beautiful wrasses out there.

I had to look this up, it is beautiful! Funny, Live Aquaria lists it in the "wrasses-fish only" section, but then says its reef safe.

 

[nereefpat]

I had to look this up, it is beautiful! Funny, Live Aquaria lists it in the "wrasses-fish only" section, but then says its reef safe.

Like many of the Halichoeres, it would safe with corals, but caution with motile inverts.

 

[notsobigtime]

Yep. It's picked off a couple hermits but I replenish CUC once every few months or so, so I don't worry about it.