melanarus wrasse

[Maxi]

Hello
I am wanting to replace my sixline as he prevents any new fish from being added to the tank.
I have read about the melanarus wrasse, and I was wondering if anyone has pictures on them, info, how big they grow, ect.

 

[milkman55]

Great choice. I picked one up today that I had my LFS order for me and he is acclimating right now.

Here is a good link

http://reefkeeping.com/joomla/index.php/current-issue/article/32-fish-profile-

 

[flamron]

Here is my melanarus:

He is about 5" now - pretty close to max. They are great pod hunters, so keeping them with a mandarin is questionable unless your tank is very very big. I had a planaria problem, which he has either completely wiped out or keeps them down so much that I never see them.

Mine eats nassarius snails (put 200+ in about a month ago), and has grabbed a few of the smaller crabs I have as well. He hasn't messed with any turbo snails, unless they fall over and I don't right them quick enough.

Overall, mine is a very active fish - always hunting and picking on the rock. A solid 10 in my books.

 

[Ralph ATL]

here's mine............

 

[Doobze]

I've been thinking about one of these too. Would he be happy in a 58g?

 

[flamron]

As long as you have sand for him to sleep in, and a lot of rock for him to pick on, it should be fine.

 

[Doobze]

I have sand, but only about an 1" on average, although there are quite a few spots with 2-4 inches of sand

 

[JuliusJames]

I'm planning on getting one also. Lfs has one for nearly over a month now.

 

[38bill]

I have one that I bought as a juvenile. It has now turned into an adult and its coloring up very nicely. Great fish, no aggression, gets along with 8 other wrasses and its very active. PS: I run a bare bottom tank.