Maori Wrasses?....Anyone?

[E.D.E]

Hi guys!

My current fish-family interest are the maori wrasses- oxycheilinus and cheilinus species. I was just wondering if anyone had any sort of experience with these fishes as I have recently become fascinated with the family. Think broomtail, cheek line, two spot, floral, tripletail, etc.

I'd appreciate it very much!!:spin2:

 

[jwm2k3]

I had a broomtail. It was in the tank 3 minutes. It went into a tank with a same size, well established Harliquin Tusk. It was WW3 in there. The tusk was instant chase/beatdown/kill, relentlessly attack mode. I bet I lost 20 gallons of water from the chase between them. I had to remove it immed or it would have died. Returned it. So be careful about what other wrasses you put together, if any.

 

[joetbs]

they are one of my favorite fishes, especially Pteragogus. they need relatively peaceful, larger tankmates. most of them will eat smaller fish & inverts that fit in their mouth. some of the smaller species are well suited for a reef but will be rather cryptic like a Liopropoma would be.