Is a 29 tank to little to have a orange back wrasse in?

[burton61775]

I know you can put a lot of the differt fairy wrasses in a 29 and my wife really loves the color of this one and wonder if a 29 big enough or will he go crazy?

thanks

 

[Marshall O]

Actually, I would say that you could not keep any Fairy Wrasses in a 29 longterm. Instead, I would look into Possum Wrasses (Wetmorella) or Pink Streaked Wrasse (Pseudocheilinops ataenia). Sixline Wrasse would be another option, however these can cause their own problems from aggression.

 

[burton61775]

I was hoping some might have success stories of keeping one in a 24-34 tank. As i tend to agree with my wife, its one of the best looking fairy wrasses out there. She not to found of the 2 you mention and its always good to keep the wife happy. Wife Aggro not a good thing lol

 

[snorvich]

Actually, I would say that you could not keep any Fairy Wrasses in a 29 longterm. Instead, I would look into Possum Wrasses (Wetmorella) or Pink Streaked Wrasse (Pseudocheilinops ataenia). Sixline Wrasse would be another option, however these can cause their own problems from aggression.

I agree. And good advice.

 

[cidbozek]

LA shows min of 75 gallon

 

[eatbreakfast]

There are exceptions to the suggested minimum tank sizes, but in this case 29g is just too small, especially considering most 29g hold even less water than they say.

 

[small alien]

Tell your wife it's about more than pretty fish.