Robb in Austin Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 Howdy all, I got to thinking today, would it be possible to have multiple wrasses in a 75? I picked up a yellow coris wrasse Saturday at The Sale; he and my 6 line seem to be doing ok. I thought it would be nice to have 3 or 4 more when I setup my new tank(whenever that will be). Maybe a few fairy wrasses or something along those lines. Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texmexbigspring Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 I don't know much about them but would like to see a pic of the one you picked up. Hint Hint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GKarshens Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 I have had 3 in a 125 without issue. You just have to keep them all as different from each other as possible. If they are similar shape and color you could have a problem. I have heard 6 line can be one of the more aggressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robb in Austin Posted July 21, 2009 Author Share Posted July 21, 2009 I think I'd like a fairy/flasher of some type, a leopard, and something else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnoburns Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 When I got my wrasse and was doing research on the different kinds, I seem to remember some do well with other wrasses and some do not. Reef Aquarium Fishes by Scott Mitchell is a great book to consult. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesL Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 I have heard it helps to add multiple wrasses at once, that way one does not get a chance to set up a territory. With that said, I did not have a problem adding by blue sided fairy wrasse to my tank, which had an existing six line. And my six line must be the exception ... he does not pick on the other fish. He will hold his ground when the stupid damsels try to bully him, but he has been model tank citizen. The only time I have seen him get aggressive is when he sees his reflection in glass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesL Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 Oh, BTW, the dome had a beautiful pink capped wrasse for a mere $89 It had the colors of a pink square anthias. Orangy pink body, with a hot pink "cap" on it's head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmanning Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 I would have to agree w/Gabe about the sixline wrasse. We realize we can't keep other wrasses, this fish will chase them around and eventually they will die. Don't get me wrong on this little fish....we like the little guy since he/she is the reason why we've never lost a clam due to parasites; very diligent (he/she even checks every new coral that we bring into the tank) and has a cool personality. I would consider what Gabe said about keeping several...as long as they look different in color and shape...research on their compatability. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robb in Austin Posted July 21, 2009 Author Share Posted July 21, 2009 Thanks for the feedback everyone. After some late night Internet shopping I think I would like a leopard, a lubbock, and a mystery. Seem good? My six line has been very well behaved too. He did show off a little to the yellow coris when I first added him, but nothing after the first 20 min or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GKarshens Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 5 in a 75 might be pushing it. That Coris will get big too. I would leave out the Mystery. They are quite shy (hence the name) and he might get out competed for food. Make sure when buying a Leopard that it will eat prepared food. That can be a big issue for them and a 75 will not produce enough pods to sustain him. The Lubbock should be a model citizen. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesL Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 Those sound good. Though at first I thought leopard were not reef safe, but LiveAquaria says they are (but they also list them as "Expert Only Care" for some reason??). The mysteries are nice, but out of my price range for a fish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisfowler99 Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 Oh, BTW, the dome had a beautiful pink capped wrasse for a mere $89 It had the colors of a pink square anthias. Orangy pink body, with a hot pink "cap" on it's head. Wonder if that's the one that was there a couple of weeks ago that we (my daughter and I) were choosing between it and the Pink Margin Fairy Wrasse we ended up with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GKarshens Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 Those sound good. Though at first I thought leopard were not reef safe, but LiveAquaria says they are (but they also list them as "Expert Only Care" for some reason??). The mysteries are nice, but out of my price range for a fish It is because of how hard it is to get them to eat prepared food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesL Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 It is because of how hard it is to get them to eat prepared food. Ah, that makes sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robb in Austin Posted July 21, 2009 Author Share Posted July 21, 2009 Thanks for the feedback Gabe. Lubbock and a leopard would look nice with all my other fish I think. I knew about the leopard issue from when I was looking at them earlier this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiLS Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 I really want a six line wrasse but from all the ones I seen at Lfs, they seem too small for My 75 gallon tank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robb in Austin Posted July 21, 2009 Author Share Posted July 21, 2009 They'll grow, don't worry. Get one, they are neat fish, always out swimming, lots of color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesL Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 I really want a six line wrasse but from all the ones I seen at Lfs, they seem too small for My 75 gallon tank They always look so small in the stores. But it would love the large tank, tons of places to explore. And I swear mine has doubled or even tripled in size since being in my 75g tank (since January). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzobob Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 Not to hijack the thread but since we have such a variety of wrasse fans following I wanted to ask how serious is the risk of wrasses jumping out of the tank? Just picked up a 120 rimless so I've decided against a canopy and want to know if I need to throw out the idea of having a couple flasher's wrasses. Thanks, Russell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiLS Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 I just don't want my fish to bullly him around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesL Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 Not to hijack the thread but since we have such a variety of wrasse fans following I wanted to ask how serious is the risk of wrasses jumping out of the tank? Just picked up a 120 rimless so I've decided against a canopy and want to know if I need to throw out the idea of having a couple flasher's wrasses. Thanks, Russell I have never had issue with my six line jumping out of the tank. But I have spooked my blue sided fairy wrasse before, and he jumped out the back 1" open area of my glass top, onto the top itself. I got him right back in the tank with no problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robb in Austin Posted July 21, 2009 Author Share Posted July 21, 2009 That is my only concern Russell. My current tank is open, and the 75 will be too, and so far so good. I figure I will have to add some type of netting cover though. There are lots of plans on line for how to make them out of DIY screen kits from Home Depot/Lowes. Just have to use plastic frames and screen material and figure a way to keep it on the tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisfowler99 Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 Not to hijack the thread but since we have such a variety of wrasse fans following I wanted to ask how serious is the risk of wrasses jumping out of the tank? Just picked up a 120 rimless so I've decided against a canopy and want to know if I need to throw out the idea of having a couple flasher's wrasses. Thanks, Russell My Fairy Wrasse somehow made it into my overflow...through egg crate. It had to jump at least a little. And probably wriggle a bit to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmanning Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 They'll grow, don't worry. Get one, they are neat fish, always out swimming, lots of color. Ditto!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmanning Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 Sooner or later they'll attempt to jump.....and for some odd reason that 1" gap, crack, hole or overflow box....they seem to aim really good and it's sayonara. The ideal thing to do is an enclosed canopy or some type of screen over the tank...for that clean look some desire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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