Life Span of Fairy Wrasse in Captivity

[this is me]

Hi,
Can anyone tell me what's the longest that you've have kept a fairy wrasse? and what kind. I'm planning to add more expensive wrasse to the aquarium but don't want to invest the money if they will only last 2-3 years.

[Deinonych]

Expected lifespan given good husbandry should be around 5 years.

[eatbreakfast]

Anywhere between 3-7yrs depending on maturity when collected.

[Myles]

I've never kept one more than 5yrs-most of mine have been 3-4 so I stopped keeping them.
Myles

[Fishmaster13]

Mine made it 3 years before dying while someone caring for my tanks while I was on vacation didn't care for them very well

[hogfanreefer]

How about Halichoeres wrasses? (chrysus, chrysoataenia)

[eatbreakfast]

How about Halichoeres wrasses? (chrysus, chrysoataenia)

Halichoeres wrasses should have a slightly longer lifespan, they should make it to the 7-10yr range.

[snorvich]

Anywhere between 3-7yrs depending on maturity when collected.

I agree. Obviously the gorgeous supermales would be on the lower end of the range.

[rssjsb]

And of course, this all depends on the assumption that you can keep them from jumping.

[snorvich]

And of course, this all depends on the assumption that you can keep them from jumping.

They will jump. But you can keep them in. :twitch: