Courting rituals of Fairy Wrasses

[reefjunkie42]

Are the courting rituals of fairy wrasses in the home aquarium a problem? I know that is one of the joys of fairies, but I dont know if it is hazardous to the fish or other fish in the tank. I have SPS and some have rather sharp points and was wondering about them impaling themselves on a branch of SPS.

 

[snorvich]

I do not think there is any danger or downside.

 

[LemonLemon]

you have nothing to worry about.

they are really super agile and know how to dodge those prickly sps.

here's an old video of my bathyphilus fairy wrasse courting the female.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjmRd6ExZJM&feature=player_embedded

and here's some photos of it in it's peak of display

 

[LemonLemon]

i've had hooded fairy wrasse, roseafascia, rhomboids spawn before.

that studly male hooded wrasse unfortunately, died many many months later due to an accident. the female it was mating with is now a male that's even nicer and bigger than it's forlorn partner.

 

[reefjunkie42]

thanks guys Im particulary glad to hear from both of you! thanks lemon and steve!