Mexican Wrasse?

[schnutzzy]

I have my eye on one in the LFS. He is a very good looking wrasse with a lot of color. My question is has anyone ever had one with a reef, are they reef safe and how aggresive? My tank is mellow right now and don't want a fish I have to babysit.

 

[aquaknight]

Thalassoma lucasanum? Also know as the Paddlefin or, preferably, the Cortez Wrasse?
If so, they get about 6" or 7" (one of the smallest Thalassoma), definitely aren't invert (shrimp, crabs) safe, but should leave corals and non-small fish alone. I would caution with other wrasses. Every bit as active as a Lunare, definitely needs a decent sized tank.

 

[schnutzzy]

Thanks, I sure don't want a fish that will get 7" in my 72. I couldn't find any info on it. You saved me a possible problem later.