Reef safe WrASSe

[Joe0813]

I have a carpenters wrasse in my QT tank right now... and i have a mystery in my sump on my 180 because hes a jerk... he chases every new fish i put in the tank to the point they die. so hopefully if i put him in last he wont be such a jerk.... other wise hes gone

 

[BrandonFlorida]

Ok, reviving a thread...

I am still looking for a model citizen wrasse that is reef safe and will not eat my inverts...

Any new info on a good add for a 180 gallon tank?

 

[Duke4life]

I just got in 3 days ago a c. rubmarginatus (pink margin) and a c. Cyanopleura (blue sided) and not disappointed. Very active, colorful, and invert safe. The pink margin came in a good size and hasn't transitioned yet (never seen/can't wait to see).

 

[Deinonych]

Ok, reviving a thread...

I am still looking for a model citizen wrasse that is reef safe and will not eat my inverts...

Any new info on a good add for a 180 gallon tank?

Any Paracheilinus or Cirrhilabrus sp. wrasses will fit the bill for "reef safe." Some Cirrhilabrus sp. wrasses can be more aggressive, so do your research (or ask here).

 

[snorvich]

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

I too am a big fan of leopard wrasses. The only downside is it would preclude mandarins.

 

[BrandonFlorida]

So leopard wrasses must decimate pods correct?

 

[TinaMcCord]

so a big NO trying to combine a fairy wrasse and a mandarin dragonette?

 

[hogfanreefer]

I too am a big fan of leopard wrasses. The only downside is it would preclude mandarins.

Agree completely, but that's going to be my excuse for another tank (where the only pod predator will be the mandarin)! :dance: