Reef safe WrASSe

[BrandonFlorida]

I am putting together a list for my 180 gallon tank. I have had a six line wrasse and loved him, very cool fish all around and was wondering what wrasses everyone on reef central enjoys?

Also, anyone every have a whip fin wrasse? I think its a sweet looking fish and would like to add it to the stocking list. any reason I should or shouldn't?

 

[ca1ore]

Only six line I ever had was a bully, so I'd not go there again. I really like the grey, hoeven's and dusky - though would only fully trust the latter in a reef tanks. Leopards are my new favorite fish, but very twitchy. I also really like the flashers, just make sure to have a good seal on your tank cover.

 

[hogfanreefer]

I have H. melanarus, H. claudia, P. flavianalis, P. mccoskeri, P. lineopunctatus, C. aurantidorsalis in a 155. The melanarus and the yellow fin flasher are my favorites

 

[drej424]

I have 2 leopards and I love them. They swim around all day. Very social and peaceful fish.

 

[aandfsoccr04]

I have a pair of leopard wrasses (M. Bipartitus), Lineatus (Cirrhilabrus lineatus), rhomboid wrasse (Cirrhilabrus rhomboidalis), vrolik wrasse (Halichoeres chrysotaenia), mccosker flasher (Paracheilinus mccoskeri), a checkerboard wrasse (Halichoeres hortulanus), and a cleaner wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus).

 

[Deinonych]

I love my P. mccoskeri - lots of personality and very inquisitive. I would like to add a pair of C. exquisitus at some point. Sixlines are cool looking, but they are sociopaths.

 

[kegogut]

I have a 6 line that is a model fish in my 60,I also have a mystery wrasse in my 120 that is great.

 

[Deinonych]

I think success with a sixline depends on who its tankmates are. If you have a bunch of peaceful and/or timid species like gobies, firefish and flasher/fairy wrasses, you will have problems.

 

[reelsilly]

The six line that I had in my old 180g I do believe that I would have taken pleasure in stabbing with a butter knife. They are active and are work horses but they can be a bit testy.

 

[ingtar_shinowa]

yeah for wrasse the 6-line and the whipfins are on the more aggressive side of the equation.

 

[kegogut]

It just depends on the 6 line you have and introduction of it. If you put him in first then it might be a problem,if hes last to go in,no so much.

 

[evolved]

I would certainly avoid all wrasses of the Pseudocheilinus genus if you plan to have multiple wrasses. And I'd also avoid the whip-fin; doesn't typically play well with other fairys.

You might find this useful: http://www.3reef.com/forums/tropical-fish/all-about-reef-safe-wrasses-122261.html

 

[rayr18]

I would certainly avoid all wrasses of the Pseudocheilinus genus if you plan to have multiple wrasses. And I'd also avoid the whip-fin; doesn't typically play well with other fairys.

You might find this useful: http://www.3reef.com/forums/tropical-fish/all-about-reef-safe-wrasses-122261.html

Also, reefs2go website has their wrasses spilt up between safe and non-safe.

 

[evolved]

Also, reefs2go website has their wrasses spilt up between safe and non-safe.

As do most all retailers. However, just because some are on the not reef safe side of the fence, doesn't mean they're a bad choice if you understand why they are there. And it also tells you nothing about which genera or species to avoid if you're mixing wrasses.

 

[ca1ore]

Also, reefs2go website has their wrasses spilt up between safe and non-safe.

Need to read carefully though. LA, for example, lists the Dusky in the non-reef-safe section but then says in the description that it is reef safe (and it is!).

 

[jaa1456]

I have a whip fin in my tank now with several other wrasses, I would highly advise against one. It's one of the smaller wrasses in my tank but it goes after all other wrasses and all my anthias.

 

[Deinonych]

As do most all retailers. However, just because some are on the not reef safe side of the fence, doesn't mean they're a bad choice if you understand why they are there. And it also tells you nothing about which genera or species to avoid if you're mixing wrasses.

I have a P. mccoskeri currently and am thinking about adding a male/female pair of C. exquisitus. What are your thoughts about doing this? My P. mccoskeri loves to flash at other fish and "act tough," but none of the fish take him seriously. Will adding two Cirrhilibrus wrasses cause problems?

 

[evolved]

I see no troubles there; should be fine. Using an acclimation box upon introduction for a few days certainly wouldn't hurt though.

 

[Deinonych]

Thanks!

 

[rayr18]

Need to read carefully though. LA, for example, lists the Dusky in the non-reef-safe section but then says in the description that it is reef safe (and it is!).

As do most all retailers. However, just because some are on the not reef safe side of the fence, doesn't mean they're a bad choice if you understand why they are there. And it also tells you nothing about which genera or species to avoid if you're mixing wrasses.

I was giving a very general site where you can look at pictures of safe vs non-safe wrasses. The web page gives you the ability to look at a lot of wrasses in a short period of time. I am sure there are many other sites just as helpful. If you decide you are interested in a specific safe or non-safe wrasse of course it would be important to do your due diligence and research the wrasse to find out the reason the wrasse is considered safe or not.