Whats a good Wasse tht caps out around 7"

[prime311]

I want to add a Wrasse, but nothing to big for my tank. My Porcupine Puffer and (eventually) Sargassum Trigger are the big boys in the tank, with a Coral Beauty and Flame Angel rounding out the little guys. Looking for something big/mean enough that won't take crap from the Angels, but not so big as to crowd the tank.

 

[florida joe]

what size tank do you have a male leopard wrasse will grow to about 6in and can be keeped in a min of 50 gal on the other had if you have a big tank 100 or better a yellowtail wrasse may be worth looking into

 

[prime311]

Hey Joe it's a 125. 50 would be way too small for the other fish hehe.

 

[florida joe]

Originally Posted by prime311
http:///forum/post/2641556
Hey Joe it's a 125. 50 would be way too small for the other fish hehe.
IMO you are good to go

 

[kjr_trig]

Prime, I think you could do a Harlequin Tusk, I really can't imagine it would outgrow a 125, my Coral Beauty chases mine now and again, but only because he is currently bigger than the Harly, that won't last long though.

 

[prime311]

I'm thinking of doing the yellowtail. I like how the spotted look would contrast the other fish. I read the Yellowtails like to bury themselvews in the sand, do you think it'd be a problem if I ever add an Eel down the road somethign? If so, sounds like the Husk might be the best way to go.

 

[srfisher17]

Originally Posted by prime311
http:///forum/post/2642530
I'm thinking of doing the yellowtail. I like how the spotted look would contrast the other fish. I read the Yellowtails like to bury themselvews in the sand, do you think it'd be a problem if I ever add an Eel down the road somethign? If so, sounds like the Husk might be the best way to go.
Harlequin tusks are fantastic fish; I always suggest the more expensive Australian variety. IMO, they're prettier and hardier; but the IO type are great fish too. HTs are big, active, robust fish and IMO, 125 would be the minimum size tank. SWF has an aussie pictured on their site (I'm 99.9% sure); but the fish they sell is from the IO. There are SO many great, over-looked wrasse that I could go on forever. So much depends on what qualities you want; but you can find a wrasse to fit just about anywhere. A scotts fairy wrasse is another peaceful favorite of mine. I have five different wrasse right now and its hard to believe they're all wrasse. ( McK. Flasher, pinkface, Scotts, cuban hogfish--great fish,and 2 tusks.BTW, yellowtail wrasse are beautiful fish; but can be very difficult to keep.

 

[prime311]

Yes, defnitely lots of cool wrasse. I really like the scotts fairy too, but I think they're probably too peaceful for my tank.

 

[florida joe]

Originally Posted by prime311
http:///forum/post/2642530
I'm thinking of doing the yellowtail. I like how the spotted look would contrast the other fish. I read the Yellowtails like to bury themselvews in the sand, do you think it'd be a problem if I ever add an Eel down the road somethign? If so, sounds like the Husk might be the best way to go.
eels do not bury themselfs in the sand

 

[prime311]

I was thinking a partially buried wrasse might look like a good meal to an eel

 

[chilwil84]

depends on the type of eel some types will always eat fish some will never and some can be opertunistic feeders and may look at it as an easy meal

 

[hammerhed7]

I also would go with a tusk, I have a tusk and a paddlefin in my 220, the paddle fin is also colorful, and tops out at about 6-7"

 

[louti]

As long as you don't get one of the real aggressive eels, like a tessellata or green moray, you shouldn't have any problems. I have had multiple wrasses with multiple eels and never had a problem.