Are there any other wrasses that could fair well in my 29g?

[Korrine]

Besides a 6 line, or canary wrasse?

[sedor]

You could do a flasher wrasse. I'm really wanting to add a Blue Flasher wrasse to my tank to give it that nice pop of red.

[Korrine]

a McCoskers?

[Korrine]

now this looks awesome!!

http://www.saltcorner.com/sections/zoo/fish/wrasses/paracheilinus/Pcyaneus.htm

I'm assuming I'd need to keep and maie and female to get this appearance?

[Sugar Magnolia]

If you do go with a wrasse, be sure you cover the top with eggcrate or something similar and they'll need a couple of inches of sand to sleep in.

[Korrine]

I have 4" of sand and have some egg crate over the top already.

Was thinking of building a mesh screen w/bird netting.

So does anyone know if I'd be able to keep 1 male and 1 female? Basically in hopes that the male displays nicely :D

[nano427]

Are all wrasses considered jumpers? Im thinking about getting a canary wrasse.

[cameron91806]

if you got coral in the tank make sure there reef safe

[cherubfish pair]

I read if you don't want a sand bed in your tank, you could put a container full of sand behind your liverock.

[Korrine]

all wrasses are potential jumpers. These are reef safe :)

[Korrine]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15621812#post15621812 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by cherubfish pair
I read if you don't want a sand bed in your tank, you could put a container full of sand behind your liverock.

That could work, though I imagine the fish would scatter it around quite a bit.

[mikersx02]

i just put a 12 line in my 29bc. Im concerned with keeping the front lid open for heat release. May just have to open the back lid from now on.

I had a 6 line that I loved to death jump in my 75 gal.

[cherubfish pair]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15622223#post15622223 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Korrine
That could work, though I imagine the fish would scatter it around quite a bit.
Get a tall container and only use about two inches of sand.

[Korrine]

What about a Filamented Flasher Wrasse (Paracheilinus filamentosus)?

[Helfrichs Chic]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15618589#post15618589 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Korrine
a McCoskers?
For sure! I am not a general fan of wrasses for some weird reason but recently upgraded to a 110g starphire tank and added as my first fish this awesome McCoskers!! He has a GREAT personality and will nearly eat from my hand...
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u302/HelfrichChick/Buckie.jpg

And a vid of him flashing... its really VERY cool to watch!
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[Korrine]

Very cool.

[Sugar Magnolia]

Very cool video and cool fish. I recently added a 5 line wrasse to my 30g. Very active fish!

[cherubfish pair]

How bout an awesome possum wrasse?
http://www.bluezooaquatics.com/images/products/Fish/thumbs/wetmorella_nigropinnata_s.jpg

[Korrine]

They sure don't look that colorful. Another one that I like is a mystery wrasse, which is similar, but more colorful. Don't think the mystery could go into the 29g

[iFisch]

What else is in the tank - fish wise?

I would applaud the switch to fine mesh - because I hear too many "jumpers" make it through the egg crate. Plus a fine mesh sure looks 100x better than egg crate. :)

[Korrine]

my signature is correct :)

[Korrine]

I am also pondering adding flame angel or a c. acanthops (flameback) angel at some point. Probably after awhile.

[iFisch]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15643777#post15643777 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Korrine
I am also pondering adding flame angel or a c. acanthops (flameback) angel at some point. Probably after awhile.

Flame's are such beautiful fish. They are hit-n-miss - if they will pick at your corals. I have always heard a well feed flame won't pick at corals. They do that because they're hungry.


I would get the smallest one you can, and kind of raise it on your own, instead of buying a bigger one - which may already want to munch on your corals.


If getting a wrasse - get something not orange/red - as a flame takes on those colors. Maybe a group of blue/green chromis instead, to add a nice splash of color.

I would prefer - personally a group of green chromis and a flame - but that's up to you. :)

[Korrine]

Maybe I'll stick w/a canary wrasse and then a flame angel??

hmmm decisions...decisions..

will be awhile before I add though.

[iFisch]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15644186#post15644186 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Korrine
Maybe I'll stick w/a canary wrasse and then a flame angel??

hmmm decisions...decisions..

will be awhile before I add though.

It's good to get thinking - planning is important. I would add the flame last is you are really going to get one.


From LA :

"If the Flame Angelfish is to be added to a peaceful community, it should be the last fish introduced.".

[Korrine]

yep thanks :)

[Rookie07]

What was the decision?

I have a 34, and want to do a male/female pair. I love the McCoskers, but there does not seem to be any females for sale, by anyone (even wholesalers).

[SushiGirl]

I had flashers (McCosker's) in a 38 & felt bad for the male when he was flashing. He took up a LOT of swimming room, and my 38 just didn't seem to be enough for him. Just something to consider. They may stay small, but they swim a LOT.

[Rookie07]

My 34 is a Solana, which is 20"x20"

I am aware that 34 is on the small side for a McCoskers, but I really want one :)

[SushiGirl]

Well, you have to weigh the health of the animal against your wants LOL. I want a horse, but I can't keep one in my living room! A longer tank is better, since they're back-and-forth swimmers (like a tang). Also, hope you have a cover, cuz they do hit the top of the water. Mine never jumped, but most do. I have a couple vids of mine flashing, and he used up the entire length of the tank...just getting going when he'd have to slam on the brakes & turn around. He skimmed the surface a lot, as well.

[Dipandots]

How about a Twin Spot Hogfish (Bodianus bimaculatus)? Beautiful coloring, reef safe, and acts like a wrasse. I love mine.

[Korrine]

I ended up with a H. Melanurus wrasse. Did great on my flat worms. Constantly picked at the rocks. Didn't have any trouble with a new addition after her. Love her! I tore down my tank last spring/early summer when we put our old house up for sale. Sold all livestock to lrc member. Currently trying to figure out a 75g that will go up this spring. It will also have a 75g sump that will have 1/3 of it as a Fuge.

This tank will have:

1 female Macropharyngodon bipartitus
1 female Macropharyngodon meleagris
1 Trio of McCoskers flasher wrasses 1m 2f - Paracheilinus mccoskeri
Pair of red firefish - Nemateleotris magnicifica

I may throw in a shrimp goby with a candy cane pistol shrimp(red and white striped with yellow antenae). possible shrimp gobies:
Stonogobiops yasha - Yasha Haze goby.
Stonogobiops nematodes - yellow rose goby
Vanderhorstia flavilineata-Yellow Lined Shrimp Goby (saw this on Diver's Den, but doesn't seem to be common?)

Also a possibility is a jawfish.

Opistognathus rosenblatti)- Blue Spotted Jawfish or
Ospistognathus sp Goldspecs jawfish, or
Opistognathus aurifrons - yellow head jawfish