Which Wrasse should I get?

[lostmyz]

Hey guys I m in the market to get a wrasse for my Biocube 29... I need opinion on which one you all think is better....
Mystery Wrasse

Rhomboid Fairy Wrasse

Lineatus Wrasse

Blue Star Leopard Wrasse (i'd like female)

Let me know what you guys think! I can't decide I want some good Color!

Also i was interested in getting a Flaming Prawn Goby

does anyone know if they match up with the tiger pistol shrimp???

 

[Rockadile]

I would go with either they mystery or the lineatus simply because they are much easier. the others are even the most avid keeper can have trouble keeping them alive.

 

[shimin]

Well I'd say the mystery just cause that's what I want atm lol

 

[lostmyz]

LOL I know i was all for getting a mystery wrasee over a blue star leopard wrasse and than my distributor was like what about a rhomboid wrasse.... i was all stop making me change my mind! The only downfall i can see from the rhomboid is that it gets larger so people have told me

 

[mgdmirage]

I'm biased and love my leopard wrasse, totally peaceful and always showing off for me when I'm around.

And flaming prawn goby isn't a shrimp symbiotic goby and they hide almost all the time.

 

[the.fish.guy]

id go with the mystery. the others get a little to big and need more swimming room than a biocube. wish it weren't so tho

 

[ThaBeast]

Your tank is too small for these fish, especially the leopard...

 

[chort55]

Your tank is too small for these fish, especially the leopard.

I agree, mystery will get to aggressive, and all the others get to large, and are to active. Upgrade, then look at wrasses.... especially the ones your looking at!

 

[shimin]

Mabe get a 6line there are not the prettiest but there are a lot of fun to watch dart around and through rocks that's one of my favorite fish

 

[bluepit]

Rhomboid Wrasse just freaken awesome

 

[ThaBeast]

You might take a look at one of the captive bred dottybacks that are available if you aren't ready to get a bigger tank

 

[secretreefer]

mystery. just because i had one and he was awesome. plus he ate bristle worms and problem hitchhiker crabs.

 

[swannyson7]

Out of the choices, the only one that's really suited for a tank that size is a mystery (IMO), but they can be pretty aggressive. The lineatus would probably be ok in that size tank as well, but they are difficult to keep.

 

[Reef Keeper 18]

i would agree with most people. a lot of those wrasses are just too darn big for your tank. I have a 34cube and my lubbocks was definately a nice edition for the price. You could get a six line also. But if I were you I'd avoid those choices you had on the poll with maybe the acception of the mystery wrasse. Rhomboids get really big. So unless your looking to upgrade in a few months not a good idea

 

[Dowtish]

yeah, I would start looking at some fairy/flasher wrasses for that size tank.

 

[evolved]

A 29gal tank is WAY TOO SMALL for Fairy wrasses, period.

It's really not very big for a mystery wrasse either, as they get bigger than you'd think. Also, it'll probably eat any shrimp you've got.

It's also way too small for any leopard wrasse.

 

[studentdriver]

All beautiful

 

[lps1212]

I'd go with a lineatus rhomboid and while your at it a flame wrasse and a trio of hooded fairys that's my tank livestock :wink: sorry didn't realize you had a 29 bio just stick to rhomboid

 

[redemer123]

dont do any of those fish in a 29g tank, mystery wrasse would be to mean the lineatus and fairy aren't difficult to keep just get to big and swim to much for a 29g tank. I wouldnt spend $200 on a lineatus or rhomboid unless you had adequate housing for them besides they are always better in groups.