Which wrasses to start with?

[yemon]

I have a 33 gal tank, with about 35 lbs lr, that I have had going for a few months now and I've finally managed to get all the parameters stable for an extended period of time. I've got my invert colony going well and I was considering adding a couple of fishes to the mix. I've been curious about some wrasses and would like a bit of advice.

Basically what would be good ones to start with, how many could I reasonably support, are there advantages to one species over another (such as food requirements).

Any suggestions will be taken into consideration.

Thanks
Tom

 

[snorvich]

Well, in your sized tank, you MIGHT get away with a pair of flasher wrasses.

 

[SushiGirl]

Flashers need a lot of swimming room, especially when they're swimming. I had some in a 38 gallon tank (3 ft) several years ago & the male was cramped. The longer the tank the better.

 

[snorvich]

Flashers need a lot of swimming room, especially when they're swimming. I had some in a 38 gallon tank (3 ft) several years ago & the male was cramped. The longer the tank the better.

Yes, I agree. I normally recommend a 50 gallon or larger. But the only wrasse in his sized tank that I know will work is a possum wrasse. Since they are so cryptic, I felt the poster would be dissatisfied.

 

[langtudatinh01]

sixline will work for this tank, but these fish can get really meanie.

 

[BEEKER1]

Sixline should be fine. I have a cryptic six line he is colored differently and a little more unique. Be careful with wrasses they can be jumpers make sure it's not an open top tank. Needs to be covered.

 

[snorvich]

Yes, a sixline MAY work (remember they are copepod eaters and it is a small tank) but it will try to jump and they are potentially mean.

 

[yemon]

Thanks for all the suggestions. I'll have to do a bit more reading and may rethink my plan.