I might have to check out the Vrolik's wrasse. Are either of these a reasonably good consideration for a 90-gallon mixed reef? I would like one, but I have read some potential concerns in a mixed reef, especially if they reach sizes of 7-9 inches (I looked into Melanurus, but did not know of Vrolik's wrasse until now).
I think there was a misunderstanding. As pointed out, the tail pattern is key in this ID.
Melanurus will not reach 7-9 inches in our tank. IMO, a huge one in our tank is 4 inches.
That is what I like to hear, since I would really like a Melanurus wrasse but do not want it to eat my small fish. If it only reaches 4 inches in my tank, it probably will not be eating my other fish (smallest in plans right now are neon or shark-nosed gobies). I still need to research the Vrolik wrasse.
How are you getting on with that butterfly and angel in a reef?
I love my pencil wrasse, hes very personable and will eat out of my hand sometimes.
Same goes for my burgess butterfly and multibar angel
Pretty good. The angel is perfectly fine with corals, the butterfly picks everything but doesnt do any harm, if anything im the reason corals look unhappy cause im lazy on that side at times lol.
