Lineatus Wrasse

[Baldguy]

This will be my only fairy wrasse. I do have several flashers. A few questions. If I get a "super male" will his colors fade with no female to show off for? If I do get a m/f pair is the female apt to change into a male resulting in battle? I know this is common with flames. I've read females can be pretty nasty. Don't get a female at all? I know you wrasse fanatics can help me out. TIA!

 

[bullitr]

Lineatus Wrasse

If you get a supermale get a much smaller female you should have a problem. They are susceptible to swim bladder disease though from my experience. I like pairs and the female lineatus are not nasty specially if she have a supermale around.

 

[Marshall O]

Lineatus' are not known to fade in color from what I know. I would not get a pair personally. As you are thinking, in time the female will turn male. And finally, I believe female/juvi Lineatus' are actually a bit aggressive compared to males.

 

[albano]

IME, wrasses all seem to turn male and maintain colors when there are any other fairy/flasher wrasses in the tank.
I have/had juvi Lineatus turn male and color up nicely without pairing them up.

More importantly, IME when pairing up wrasses the juvi/female wrasses will eventually turn male, and it usually seems that the first to go (die) will be the 'supermale' ... in other words... the 'terminal male' will be terminated!

 

[aquaph8]

Just get the male, females lineatus are pretty nasty tempered.

 

[Psionicdragon]

If you get a supermale get a much smaller female you should have a problem. They are susceptible to swim bladder disease though from my experience. I like pairs and the female lineatus are not nasty specially if she have a supermale around.

Yes, make sure that there isn't any swim bladder issues. I have yet to receive one that doesn't show signs of it.

I haven't noticed signs of fading before.

 

[Baldguy]

Thanks all. I know everyones experiences are different but I think I'll just get a terminal male.

 

[MikeandNicole]

My male was all alone and kept his stunning colors.

 

[Baldguy]

Yes, make sure that there isn't any swim bladder issues. I have yet to receive one that doesn't show signs of it.

I haven't noticed signs of fading before.

If I get one from DD or another source that puts the fish through quarantine will the 2 or 3 weeks they have the fish be enough to determine if there is or will be a swim bladder issue? Thanks guys!! DD has had some great looking Lineatus's lately. I haven't been fast enough though.

 

[mph84]

My male was all alone and kept his stunning colors.

same here. awesome fish

 

[aandfsoccr04]

Love mine!