Help me pick a cool wrasse

[Capt_Cully]

I had a 6 line that was great. Also had a melanurus, that got huge. Lost the first in a tank move to our new home. Lost the second during a downsize. Both went carpet surfing from their temporary tank.

I now have a 120. I don't think I want one that will get as big as the melanurus. I'm looking for something that will subsist on frozen, pods, and pests. I'm not opposed to a 6 line, I'd just like to explore less common options.

Any wrasse experts?

 

[Marine fish man]

Personaly I love the lepord wrasse for reef safe tanks and an harqulin australin tusk for fish only tanks and sometimes reef safe tanks

 

[hogfanreefer]

Halichoeres biocellatus (red lined wrasse) would fill your specifications and I don't see it kept that much. Get's to about 4" max.

 

[Capt_Cully]

Was was initially thinking about the possum wrasses? Not sure if they are as good of a utility worker as the 6 lines can be.

 

[Northside Reef]

a mystery wrasse would be a very cool addition, does all you ask. Although I better advise, add him well after you have picked out any shrimp you might want. new additions may become expensive meals.

 

[RedStangGA]

Anampses twistii.

 

[reeferstace]

My choice would be a yellow coris wrasse.

 

[Capt_Cully]

Mystery is on the list. The 6 line really is ideal. I'd like something that will stay relatively small. I have crushed coral sand bed and ornamental shrimp so the twistii, though beautiful, is not a good fit.

Any comment on possums?

 

[albano]

6 lines can get aggressive ... I never would recommend them to anyone! IME possums spend most of their time in the rockwork, so they're not often seen.

Yellow Coris is nice... Fairy and flashers are great!

 

[MarlinHooker]

Really? Mine doesn't bother anyone ...he wascalso added well after all my other fish ....

 

[albano]

Really? Mine doesn't bother anyone ...he was also added well after all my other fish ....

Exactly... But God help new comers!

 

[Scridifer]

Pink-streak wrasse Pseudocheilinops ataenia? A bit like a peaceful six-line IME.

Chris

 

[Jasanden]

Halichoeres biocellatus (red lined wrasse) would fill your specifications and I don't see it kept that much. Get's to about 4" max.

+1
the adult coloration is very nice and they constantly cruize around the tank picking off pest like a six line or melanarus does.

 

[Buzzword]

Radiant wrasse.

 

[Capt_Cully]

+1
the adult coloration is very nice and they constantly cruize around the tank picking off pest like a six line or melanarus does.

Caution around cleaner shrimp?

Very pretty!

 

[evolved]

Caution around cleaner shrimp?

Very pretty!

Nah, the smaller Halichoeres (under 4-5") pretty much leave shrimp alone (unless it's a tiny shrimp). Hermits and some snails are at risk, though.

 

[Capt_Cully]

I'm likin' the redline and possums. Don't mind if they're reclusive. Makes em cooler I think.

 

[machote]

Mysteri rulez