Chrisatmas (ornate?) wrasse reef compatibility

[NeuroLarry]

I'm getting mixed messages on the reef compatibilty of the Christmas Wrasse. I think some folks refer to it as an ornate wrasse. Halichores Ornatisimuss is what I am referring to. Anyhow I would like some input from folks who have experience with them good or bad. I have a mixed but primarily hard coral tank. Will be sharing space with 5 bartlett's 7 chromis and a mandarin. Thanks

 

[RichConley]

The reason you're getting mixed responses is because there are about 45 different fish refered to as the "christmas wrasse." You know which fish you are talking about, but a lot of the people responding probably dont which one theyre telling you about.


I'm interested, I want one too.

 

[GSchiemer]

The "Christmas Wrasse' (Halichoeres ornatissimus) is perfectly compatible with your existing fish and only a threat to tiny crustaceans. It will not harass corals or clams, and it's beneficial in controlling a lot of reef pests.

Greg

 

[NeuroLarry]

Thanks. Looks as if I should use spell checker. Can spell Heliochores but not Christmas

 

[Fade]

I have a ornate wrasse in the same family and he is a model citizan.

 

[Thorium]

I dont have any problems with mine. He is a great addition to my reef community. Here is a thread I had started with him waking up out of the sand.
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=811923

 

[Fishfirst]

Mine ate a serpant starfish, but I believe he was a hovens wrasse not an ornate

 

[GSchiemer]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7101887#post7101887 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by NeuroLarry
Thanks. Looks as if I should use spell checker. Can spell Heliochores but not Christmas

Actually, it's "Halichoeres."

 

[GSchiemer]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7102290#post7102290 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Fishfirst
Mine ate a serpant starfish, but I believe he was a hovens wrasse not an ornate

Ha?