Wrasse selection opinion needed.

[Nemos Realm]

Would a Blue Star Leopard be ok with a Cocos Island Lemonpeel? The Cocopeel is not exactly what I would say aggressive, but it is very interested in what every fish in the tank is doing. I guess he thinks he's missing out on something to eat..lol. I know the Leopard wrasses are not generally aggressive fish, but I don't know if they tend to be so shy that would be bothered to death by the coco. Would I be better off looking at a Melanurus, which I know may or may not cause problems with my CUC? Also, I don't have any corals or clams that would be bothered by the Melanurus.
Thanks!

 

[mrx66699]

Put a few of the blue star in at once and it should be fine ...stay away from the melanurus

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[Marshall O]

My dwarf angels completely ignore my leopard Wrasses, even at first introduction. I use an acclimation box, which may help as well. And I don't see a problem getting a Melanurus, as long as the tank is big enough. They are reef safe, and good for pest control.

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[Nemos Realm]

Thanks for the recommendations!

 

[Dmorty217]

Leopard wrasse are not the easiest wrasse to care for... not sure if you're aware of that or not?

 

[Nemos Realm]

Leopard wrasse are not the easiest wrasse to care for... not sure if you're aware of that or not?

Yes, I know they can be tricky..that's why I was concerned by the angel..nosiest fish I have ever had. I don't want to get something that will be stressed out by Inspector Coco..lol Thanks for the input!

 

[microlady]

Put a few of the blue star in at once and it should be fine ...stay away from the melanurus

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What's wrong with melanurus? I love mine.

 

[Kremis]

I have a blue star leopard wrasse with a flame angel, been with each other for 2 years. No problems whatsoever. Make sure it is eating at the store, they are very difficult to get to eat. How big is your tank? Mine are in a 180 gallon. That might have something to do with it. Leopard wrasses will eat your pods, and spend most of their time picking at the rocks.

 

[Nemos Realm]

I have a blue star leopard wrasse with a flame angel, been with each other for 2 years. No problems whatsoever. Make sure it is eating at the store, they are very difficult to get to eat. How big is your tank? Mine are in a 180 gallon. That might have something to do with it. Leopard wrasses will eat your pods, and spend most of their time picking at the rocks.

It's a 75g with 15g sump. I am loaded with pods, and I have a refugium for replenishment. Both of the two I listed are beautiful fish (well, most wrasses are beauties), but I do suppose the melanurus is hardier. Interesting, the differing opinions on the mel', some people say never a problem with CUC, others say CUC disappeared pretty quickly.

I really appreciate everyone's input. I tend to over analyze these things, not wanting to make a mistake...lol

 

[Kremis]

I have heard lots of stories about the melanurus wrasse eating the CUC, and that they are sometimes/sometimes not reef safe. Imo, if there was an eating leopard wrasse at the store id go for it, id say best not to risk it if you have a big cuc.

 

[Reef908]

I have had a melanurus and an adorned wrasse and in my experience they only went for dying or flipped over snails. Healthy snails and crabs have been left alone.

 

[reeferreefer]

I have a blue star Leopard that holds up pretty well to the aggression of a territorial Flame Angel. The key with any Leopard wrasse is getting it to eat. I have only had mine about 5 months but have found it very resilient to bullying when it's well fed. I started with LRS and now it eats flake and pellet

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