Wrasse Compatability

Zack K · May 5, 2018

So I am restocking currently and have the sweet eyes for Wrasse at the moment. I have this list ordered and so far so good:
Cirrhilabrus luteovittatus (Yellowbanded)
Cirrhilabrus exquisitus (Exquisite)
Paracheilinus carpenteri (Carpenters)

I want to add a:
Cirrhilabrus lubbocki (Lubbocks)
Halichoeres chloropteres (Green Coris)

Any kind of behavioral problems anyone can see? The only ones that could be is the Exquisite and Yellowbanded but other than that everyone kind of is unique.

Also, has anyone had problems putting these guys through copper? That starts in a couple weeks.

@evolved @eatbreakfast @Brew12 @crabs_mcjones

Robink · May 5, 2018

Did you check @evolved list of wrasse compatibility?
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/c...feriority-need-not-apply-1st-revision.322326/

Zack K · May 5, 2018

Robink said:
Did you check @evolved list of wrasse compatibility?
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/c...feriority-need-not-apply-1st-revision.322326/

This was another great tool. I was really more or less concerned about copper part of things. It can be really hit or miss wether they are okay or not.

Robink · May 5, 2018

Sorry, try this one. About halfway down on page 1, I believe, it gives you the different classes and compatibility.
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/all-about-reef-safe-wrasses-in-aquaria.259894/
I refer to this when I want to add any wrasse.

saltyhog · May 5, 2018

I would recommend against the H. chloropteres. They get big, they turn in to a bland ugly color and they have a bad disposition.

Use an acclimation box. The C. luteovittatus can be a little testy
Ideally I would add him after the C. exquisitus. How big is your tank? They also get pretty large.

evolved · May 5, 2018

Zack K said:
So I am restocking currently and have the sweet eyes for Wrasse at the moment. I have this list ordered and so far so good:
Cirrhilabrus luteovittatus (Yellowbanded)
Cirrhilabrus exquisitus (Exquisite)
Paracheilinus carpenteri (Carpenters)

I want to add a:
Cirrhilabrus lubbocki (Lubbocks)
Halichoeres chloropteres (Green Coris)

Any kind of behavioral problems anyone can see? The only ones that could be is the Exquisite and Yellowbanded but other than that everyone kind of is unique.

Also, has anyone had problems putting these guys through copper? That starts in a couple weeks.

@evolved @eatbreakfast @Brew12 @crabs_mcjones

Certainly skip the green "coris". Ends up a dull, dusky gray and turns into a terror.

Don't worry much about copper if your doing chelated and testing levels properly.

Zack K · May 5, 2018

evolved said:
Certainly skip the green "coris". Ends up a dull, dusky gray and turns into a terror.

Don't worry much about copper if your doing chelated and testing levels properly.

I have Ionic copper (cupramine). Still okay or play it safe and snag some coppersafe?

saltyhog said:
I would recommend against the H. chloropteres. They get big, they turn in to a bland ugly color and they have a bad disposition.

Use an acclimation box. The C. luteovittatus can be a little testy
Ideally I would add him after the C. exquisitus. How big is your tank? They also get pretty large.

Thanks for the knowledge about the Coris. Didn’t realize they lose that nice green color. The C. Luteovittatus was actually in QT before the Exquisite but the Exquisite made it very clear very fast he was in charge.

They are going into a 55 for a few mo this whilst I set up the 150. Plenty of rock work and caves. It is a corner tank. All of them are very small. The biggest being the Exquisite at 2.5”. Everyone else is 2”ish

eatbreakfast · May 5, 2018

I have had success using cupramine and wrasses, just take twice as long to ramp up the Cu levels.

cancun · May 5, 2018

Zack K said:
So I am restocking currently and have the sweet eyes for Wrasse at the moment. I have this list ordered and so far so good:
Cirrhilabrus luteovittatus (Yellowbanded)
Cirrhilabrus exquisitus (Exquisite)
Paracheilinus carpenteri (Carpenters)

I want to add a:
Cirrhilabrus lubbocki (Lubbocks)
Halichoeres chloropteres (Green Coris)

Any kind of behavioral problems anyone can see? The only ones that could be is the Exquisite and Yellowbanded but other than that everyone kind of is unique.

Also, has anyone had problems putting these guys through copper? That starts in a couple weeks.

@evolved @eatbreakfast @Brew12 @crabs_mcjones

Hi....I am also a Wrasse lover....that list looks good....I have 7 Wrasses in my tank...4 leopards...a Ornate... Melegris....blue star...and Moyers...red Coris....yellow Coris...and Solorensis....I have not used copper or QT on any of my Wrasses...most Wrasses in my opinion can be sensitive to copper...all of my good LFS around me never treat Wrasses with copper. Others with experience treating Wrasses with copper might give you more info....but I like your list of Wrasses...mine all get along...but like any fish.... mixing species is not a exact science....[emoji16]

Angel_Anthias lover · May 6, 2018

Maybe instead of the green coris wrasse you might like the radiant/Iridis wrasse (Halichoeres iridis) which is peaceful (to the best of my knowledge and the one I had was) and doesn't lose it's colours as it ages