Wrasse recommendations?

OldNemo · 01/04/2010, 05:41 PM

I am looking for wrasse recommendations for a 40 breeder. SPS only tank. I would love two but know I am limited given the size of the tank and other fish I want.

I am considering these wrasses: Flame, Labouti, McCosker's or Clown Fairy.

Here is my proposed fish list:

Clown (already have in my 12g)
Blue neon goby (alreday have in my 12g)
Tail Spot Blenny
Yellow Assessor
Blue chalk Bass

Let me know you thoughts!

Thanks.

IFbettas · 01/04/2010, 08:08 PM

I would get the McCosker's, because they need the least amount of space out of those and a 40 is pretty small.

snorvich · 01/04/2010, 08:18 PM

I agree with IFbettas.

ReefKeeper2009 · 01/05/2010, 12:45 AM

Exquisite Fairy wrasse would also be reasonable for the space you have as well.

wrasseguy2 · 01/05/2010, 09:22 AM

i would also stick with a flasher wrasse maybe one of the smaller fairy wrasses like the c.rubriventralis

Beaun · 01/05/2010, 10:41 AM

Possum Wrasse?

wrasseguy2 · 01/05/2010, 03:16 PM

possum wrasses are good too i never seen any problems with mine and the other fish

caad3 · 01/05/2010, 03:29 PM

I have had experience with all the wrasses you listed. The clown will grow kind of large, and might get too big for your tank. My favorate is the labouti then the male flame. Whatever you do, make sure your tank is covered well as they get spooked sometimes and jump out.

01/04/2010, 05:41 PM	#1
OldNemo Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Eagan, MN Posts: 189	Wrasse recommendations? I am looking for wrasse recommendations for a 40 breeder. SPS only tank. I would love two but know I am limited given the size of the tank and other fish I want. I am considering these wrasses: Flame, Labouti, McCosker's or Clown Fairy. Here is my proposed fish list: Clown (already have in my 12g) Blue neon goby (alreday have in my 12g) Tail Spot Blenny Yellow Assessor Blue chalk Bass Let me know you thoughts! Thanks. __________________ Planning new 40g breeder SPS BB tank...stay tuned Current Tank Info: JBJ 12g DLX reef with zoas and softies, flame angel, perc, and neon blue goby

01/04/2010, 08:08 PM	#2
IFbettas Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Woodridge, IL Posts: 1,945	I would get the McCosker's, because they need the least amount of space out of those and a 40 is pretty small. __________________ Current Tank Info: 180G SPS Dominant, 75 Gallon Sump/Fuge, 3x250w Reeflux 12k in Lumenbrights, Octo Extreme 250 Skimmer, Lots of flow

01/04/2010, 08:18 PM	#3
snorvich Team RC member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Flatlander Posts: 25,960 Blog Entries: 27	I agree with IFbettas. __________________ Warmest regards and best wishes, ~Steve~ It is my policy to not respond to those who ask questions not to learn but to be bellicose. Life is a series of decisions serially executed but collectively judged. "Not using a quarantine tank is like playing Russian roulette. Nobody wins the game, some people just get to play longer than others." - Anthony Calfo

01/05/2010, 10:41 AM	#6
Beaun It's pronounced Bone Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Hampton, NY Posts: 1,961	Possum Wrasse? __________________ -Tyler The first moon landing was closer to 1990 than 1990 is to today. Current Tank Info: None

01/05/2010, 12:45 AM	#4
ReefKeeper2009 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Anchorage Posts: 141	Exquisite Fairy wrasse would also be reasonable for the space you have as well.

01/05/2010, 09:22 AM	#5
wrasseguy2 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: louisanna Posts: 1,550	i would also stick with a flasher wrasse maybe one of the smaller fairy wrasses like the c.rubriventralis

01/05/2010, 03:16 PM	#7
wrasseguy2 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: louisanna Posts: 1,550	possum wrasses are good too i never seen any problems with mine and the other fish

01/05/2010, 03:29 PM	#8
caad3 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 65	I have had experience with all the wrasses you listed. The clown will grow kind of large, and might get too big for your tank. My favorate is the labouti then the male flame. Whatever you do, make sure your tank is covered well as they get spooked sometimes and jump out.