Pennant Fairy Wrasse

[kevin34]

Can someone provide some information about these fish like do they need a very mature tank to live in, lots of live rock, what do they eat, are they aggressive, and what is their care level. Pics would also be great.

 

[kevin34]

Anyone have one of these fish?

 

[puffer32]

Not sure what wrasse this is, i have a flasher wrasse, it was sold as a pennant, theres a pic of it on another thread do a search and see if this is the wrasse you are talking about.

 

[kevin34]

No that is not the wrasse I was talking about. The pennant fairy wrasse is on this site. Sorry I couldnt post a pic.

 

[poniegirl]

do they need a very mature tank to live in: A six month or older is fine
lots of live rock: They love to explore, very active..so yes, for their overall wellbeing
what do they eat: Pellet, frozen mysis, a tiny bit of Formula2 now and then, I'm sure pods if they are available
are they aggressive: Not at all, in my experience
and what is their care level: Easy. Very social, active and entertaining.
COVER your tank.
Pics would also be great.

 

[kevin34]

I have recently read that wrasses like to pick on inverts. Does anyone know if this wrasse has a reputation of doing that?

 

[poniegirl]

Yes and then again, yes.
The one in the picture posted above (though just the smaller hermits). This particular wrasse will only grow to about 4".

 

[kevin34]

I was thinking about getting a few cleaner shrimp and possibly a few harlequin shrimp. Will these be in trouble with this wrasse?

 

[poniegirl]

I have never kept shrimp, so I couldn't say for sure..
The wrasse family are carnivorous. The meals they take, I believe, depend on their size compared to the possible prey. That's just an assumption, though.