Wrasses + Mandarin

[attaboy]

Possible to keep wraasses & mandarin ina 150g tank?

Ample pods (now), curious from folks who have experience long term.

 

[nanoreefer1000]

what type of wrasse?

 

[small alien]

Probably.

 

[dankreef]

Just get ORA mand. feed it mysis .

 

[falconut]

It depends on the type of wrasse and how long the tank has been setup. I've got a Melanarus wrasse and a small female green Mandarin and they're fine together. My tank's been setup since 2004 and I have a 20 gallon refuge and about 120lbs of LR. I don't notice the Melanarus picking at the LR too often, but I've seen other types of wrasses pick consistently.

 

[that guy]

yes. I have a spotted mandarin that eats mysis in my 38g with a six line wrasse. No problems

 

[kegogut]

I have a mandarin with a mystery wrasse that doesnt give him a 2nd thought. Granted my mystery is is still young but so far so good.

 

[EllieSuz]

I don't think the flasher wrasses hunt pods. I had one for a couple of years and never saw him go after anything in the rock. Pretty sure you'd be safe with any of the flashers, such as McCosker's, Carpenter's, etc.

 

[evolved]

It depends on the genus of the wrasse. Cirrhilabrus and Paracheilinus wrasses feed on zooplankton, and therefore won't really compete with a mandarin for food. Other wrasse genera will be in competition for the same food type as the mandarin, however.