Vrolik's Wrasse - anyone have problems with corals?

[moneymm]

Can't find too much info on this fish.

Wondering if anyone has had any issues with the Vrolik's Wrasse and their corals.

Live aquaria and others say with caution but don't explain.

All I know is it is very cool looking.

 

[Nina51]

got one from LA a couple of months ago. awesome fish! unusual coloring, very pretty blue. mine has been a model citizen, no aggression and pays no attention to corals. he picks around all day for flat worms which were a problem but he's making a huge dent in them.

when LA says "caution" for reefs, it usually means the fish might eat small shrimp and those tiny feather dusters that grow on your rocks.

i would highly recommend this fish!
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[arashsheikhpoor]

It says "with caution" because it may munch on your CUC. At least I think. Never had this fish so I don;t know for sure.

 

[moneymm]

got one from LA a couple of months ago. awesome fish! unusual coloring, very pretty blue. mine has been a model citizen, no aggression and pays no attention to corals. he picks around all day for flat worms which were a problem but he's making a huge dent in them.

when LA says "caution" for reefs, it usually means the fish might eat small shrimp and those tiny feather dusters that grow on your rocks.

i would highly recommend this fish!
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Is he active around the middle of the tank or just on the bottom? Blu zoo says 50 gallon. Live aquaria says 70 min. You think I'm ok in my 46 gallon? I have a feeling in a year or two I'll be upgrading anyway.

 

[Nina51]

he's all over the tank, mostly middle. mine arrived at 3" and is growing. i don't think a 46g would be suitable. best to wait till you upgrade. it's a big, very active fish.

 

[moneymm]

Feel like that with every fish I want. Anyone reading this... If your gonna get into this hobby make sure you plan out better than I did and make side the fish you want fit in the tank you get.

Maybe I'll look for a baby one.

 

[SoloChromis]

Feel like that with every fish I want. Anyone reading this... If your gonna get into this hobby make sure you plan out better than I did and make side the fish you want fit in the tank you get.

Maybe I'll look for a baby one.

There's loads of awesome fish options for that 46g, here are a few -
* Jawfish Sp. - Just be sure to have your tank covered and provide enough sand/rubble for them to burrow

* Assessor Sp. - Peaceful, beautiful, and captive bred individuals are available (and more affordable then their wild caught counterparts). Can be easily paired

* Possum Wrasses - One of my all time favorite group of fishes. Fairly cryptic, but hardy and very fascinating to watch

* Fang Blennies - Highly underrated fish and NO they will not suck the blood of their tank mates.

* Cleaner Gobies - Sharknose, yellowline, and neons are the most common. Easily paired and their cleaning behavior is awesome to watch

 

[hogfanreefer]

Mine has grown to almost 5" and would probably not be happy in a tank the size of yours. Great fish and not as common as other Halichoeres wrasse.

Mine

 

[eatbreakfast]

They wont bother corals, though as stated a 46g is too small. If you would like a wrasse the Genus Wetmorella has 3 species, and Pseudocheilinops ataenia is nice. Juvenile H. chrysotaenia are not often available so getting one in the plans of an upgrade may not be advisable.

 

[moneymm]

i am realizing now that there is a very similar wrasse to the vroliks wrasse... the Hoeven's Wrasse (Halichoeres melanurus). and it shows a min tank size of 50 gallon and max size that is smaller. so i think ill put that one on my list instead

 

[eatbreakfast]

i am realizing now that there is a very similar wrasse to the vroliks wrasse... the Hoeven's Wrasse (Halichoeres melanurus). and it shows a min tank size of 50 gallon and max size that is smaller. so i think ill put that one on my list instead

H. melanurus and H. chrysotaenia grow to the same adult size, so the info stating one grows larger than the other is erroneous. As far as stating 50g as minimum tank size for melanurus, this likely reflects a tank with longer horizontal dimensions than a 46 bow to provide adequate swimming space.

 

[moneymm]

H. melanurus and H. chrysotaenia grow to the same adult size, so the info stating one grows larger than the other is erroneous. As far as stating 50g as minimum tank size for melanurus, this likely reflects a tank with longer horizontal dimensions than a 46 bow to provide adequate swimming space.

Liveaquaria says 4.5" and 5" on another, and 50 min tank and 70 min tank

 

[eatbreakfast]

Live Aquaria, as good as they may be, are not infallible. Both species reach 12cm which is just under 5".