Melanarus Wrasse

[tjohnson27209]

What are all of your thoughts on a single Melanarus wrasse in a 54gal corner FO system...other tank mates would be...
Bicolor angel, small pearlscale butteryfly, cherub angel, and red spotted blenny

Do you see any issues with the tank mates? And I've also read that the melanarus tends to flip snails over but doesnt kill them...any truth to that for people who have experience with them? Also I know most wrasse's tend to be jumpers how about these guys? Picky eaters? Thanks in advance!
-Tyler

 

[jjk_reef00]

Tankmates seem fine, but these guys constantly swim. What are the dimensions on your 54? Definitely jumpers so make sure the tank is covered. Mine will pick at snails, and I think it does eat them but this may depend on your individual fish. Not picky at all once aclimated, eats just about everything I throw into the tank.

 

[tjohnson27209]

It is a 54gal bowfront corner tank from Aqueon...i believe its 39"L X 27" X 22" in case that doesnt help heres a pic of how my aquascaping helps keep the tank "open for swimming...***NOTE- this was just a test picture the table under the tank is NOT the stand just put it on the table for pics!!!!***

-Tyler

 

[Mental1]

My melanurus ate every snail in my tank except for the big guys she can't tip over. She cleaned out all of the flatworms too! She is in with 2 fus, a fuzzy and a filefish. They all get along great. She is in a 65 but it is too small for her. Planning on a 135g for these guys...she is very busy.