I need some help picking out a wrasse

[gio28]

hi, i have a 36 bowfront and i really want a wrasse cause they are active and colorful. i know there are tons out there and i want one that is real colorful and amazing to look at (like a show fish). it needs to be able to be happy in my tank size and be reef safe. any suggestions on real cool ones? (post pictures of yours if you have any) thanks.

 

[aquaknight]

Pseudocheilinus tetrataenia -- Four Line Wrasse (also commonly called Twelve Line Wrasse).
Basically a very pretty Six Line.

 

[abeandlulu]

six line wrasse is cool too.

 

[jas1]

I like my Longfin Fairy Wrasse

 

[egill]

I picked up a Carpenter Flasher Wrasse couple months ago and he is friendly as could be.
https://www.saltwaterfish.com/site_11...ot_parent_id=4
Their picture doesn't do the fish justice on color.

 

[jetskiking]

One of my favorites is the Scotts fairy wrasse.
https://www.saltwaterfish.com/site_11...ot_parent_id=4

 

[stoss]

A yellow canary wrasse and a green coris wrasse are nice and active, inexpensive ($20) and eat parasites off of other fish. I'm at work so I can send you a pic.

 

[gio28]

thanks for all the replies guys...
i like the sixline as thats the one i planned on having...but i wanted other choices as well. i like the scotts, fairy, and long fin wrasses, they all have nice color. the yellow and green wrasses will get too big for my tank though. any other suggestions anyone?

 

[gio28]

in particular i would like bright colors..neon almost and a unique pattern so they really stand out in my tank.
here is a link to a beautiful wrasse someone has in their tank...i would love something like this: http://images.google.com/imgres?imgu...a%3DN%26um%3D1

 

[aj565]

also know that other than the four and six line the bigger wrasses have teeth and love to eat snalls, ask me how i found out

 

[mech-a-nic]

I have a Six line in all my tanks here is my Solar fairy Wrasse

 

[jetskiking]

Another thought on the lined wrasses is they are typically agressive. If you want to ever have multiple wrasses its best to stick with fairies and flasher wrasses.

 

[gio28]

my tank will be stocked with 6 other fish so aggressiveness may be an issue due to a more crowded tank. i like the solar fairy wrasse...and the flashers...are these guys more peaceful?

 

[mech-a-nic]

the solar is farly passive in my tank he is a great tank mate.

 

[jetskiking]

Originally Posted by gio28
http:///forum/post/3132120
my tank will be stocked with 6 other fish so aggressiveness may be an issue due to a more crowded tank. i like the solar fairy wrasse...and the flashers...are these guys more preceful?
Yes, they are a lot more peaceful. I have multiple wrasses and even have a solar fairy. The lined wrasses are great reef safe workhorses but its not advisable to house them with other wrasses. They will most likely not be a threat to other fish than wrasses but can be.

 

[mech-a-nic]

what 6 fish? Solars get about 5" 30 gallon is min. No tangs i hope

He should be ok

 

[gio28]

Originally Posted by Mech-a-nic
http:///forum/post/3132126
what 6 fish? Solars get about 5" 30 gallon is min. No tangs i hope

He should be ok
yikes...i thought they stayed 4" or below. i think i will add a small wrasse then for sure (6line). i also have a sump for an extra 15 gallons of water volume...so i plan on having a few more fish but my tank is gonna be more crowded...so ill have to see how it goes along the way. thats why it seems like my tank is overstocked a little.

 

[gio28]

lol no tangs for sure

 

[gio28]

i finally found a wrasse i liked! its the slightly pricey McCosker's flasher wrasse. i like its colors and its only 3" and not aggressive like sixlines are.