Halichoeres leucoxanthus vs Halichoeres chrysus

[ilikefish34]

Does anyone have reasons to recommend one over the other for a mixed reef tank (210 gallon) that plans to house a pair of Macropharyngodon meleagris in the future along with a, yet to be determined, pair of Flashers? And is one more beneficial to help out with pests?... I am also considering Halichoeres Malanurus pair instead. Thanks.

 

[eatbreakfast]

Both are comparable when it comes to pest care. They are both peaceful, so the future leopard and flashers will be safe. The only reason to recommend one over the other is whether you prefer the all yellow body of chrysus to the white belly of leucoxanthus.

 

[ilikefish34]

Thanks eatbreakfast. If it's just a matter of aesthetics, then I will wait until I find the right specimen.

 

[evolved]

Thanks eatbreakfast. If it's just a matter of aesthetics, then I will wait until I find the right specimen.

Pretty much just aesthetics, yes. Both of which are also typically a touch more mild than H. melanurus as well.

 

[ilikefish34]

Pretty much just aesthetics, yes. Both of which are also typically a touch more mild than H. melanurus as well.

Sounds like i'll be on the lookout for a pair.

Thanks for the feedback.

 

[SDguy]

Do they both get equally fancy stripes on the face as males?

 

[evolved]

Yes Peter.

 

[SDguy]

Great pics thanks for the info :thumbup:

 

[guidedbyechoes]

Yes Peter.

do they glow under blue light?

 

[evolved]

Not really.

 

[rlpardue]

I have a trio of Chrysus in my 150. The male and one of the females spawn periodically. (I think the other small one is a male; he gets beat up a bit).