Neebles Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Hey all, I recently put a Hoeven's wrasse (Halichoeres melanurus) into my tank. I would like to add another wrasse but am unsure of compatibility. I understand that all individual fiah are different and even "peaceful" branded ones may still show aggression. What would be a good wrasse to add into the mix? I would prefer a non sand bed sleeper but it's not a deal breaker...i would like something "reef compatible" yes I know about CUC warnings and am not worried about that. The tank is 75 gallons. Thanks! Link to comment
Eisernes Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 I have no experience with that particular wrasse but I have three wrasses in my tank. There is a male and female red head wrasses and a yellow coris. The male picks on the female sometimes. The female and the yellow don't bother anyone. Link to comment
1.0reef Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Fairy and flasher wrasse should work. Link to comment
Neebles Posted September 27, 2014 Author Share Posted September 27, 2014 Fairy and flasher wrasse should work. Thanks, that's what I was thinking but was looking for a little affirmation before I pulled the trigger on one. Link to comment
Felicia Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 I agree that a fairy or flasher wrasse would work. Other options that should be fine would be a yellow coris wrasse or a leopard wrasse. Link to comment
Neebles Posted September 27, 2014 Author Share Posted September 27, 2014 I agree that a fairy or flasher wrasse would work. Other options that should be fine would be a yellow coris wrasse or a leopard wrasse. Awesome thanks! Link to comment
Chris! Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 I agree that a fairy or flasher wrasse would work. Other options that should be fine would be a yellow coris wrasse or a leopard wrasse. I love both fish you mention very dearly, but not with a hoevens.... which become fairly aggressive as they mature. The yellow coris would be somewhat acceptable in the fact they can hold their own but both being Halichoeres could lead to problems as well especially being they weren't added at the same time. The leopard is to delicate initially to be introduced after a hoevens, especially if the hoevens is established. Fairy and flasher wrasse should work. A pylei, mystery, scotts, or other semi-aggressive larger fairy would be ok. The smaller more peaceful ones (flame, hooded... ones that typically stay around 4" or less) I wouldn't really suggest, but may be fine as they are a bit different body style wise.... That said, I have seen Hoevens that have been traded in from aggressive tanks with triggers and damsels because they were picking on the other fish LOL I've owned somethin like 25 wrasses now over the years, and have worked in a LFS, have a friend that owned an LFS.... so I have a little bit of experience with wrasses... which are also my favorite type of fish Link to comment
Neebles Posted September 27, 2014 Author Share Posted September 27, 2014 I love both fish you mention very dearly, but not with a hoevens.... which become fairly aggressive as they mature. The yellow coris would be somewhat acceptable in the fact they can hold their own but both being Halichoeres could lead to problems as well especially being they weren't added at the same time. The leopard is to delicate initially to be introduced after a hoevens, especially if the hoevens is established. A pylei, mystery, scotts, or other semi-aggressive larger fairy would be ok. The smaller more peaceful ones (flame, hooded... ones that typically stay around 4" or less) I wouldn't really suggest, but may be fine as they are a bit different body style wise.... That said, I have seen Hoevens that have been traded in from aggressive tanks with triggers and damsels because they were picking on the other fish LOL I've owned somethin like 25 wrasses now over the years, and have worked in a LFS, have a friend that owned an LFS.... so I have a little bit of experience with wrasses... which are also my favorite type of fish This is exactly what I was looking for... If you had to recommend one, what would it be? Fairy or otherwise Link to comment
Chris! Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 Fairy I like the scotts but they are fairly pricey for a good speciman.... if you let me know your approx. budget I can get you a few ideas for good choices I'm sure Most of the fairies that would be best for you IMO do run around the 100+ mark typically although you can find a few slightly lower. Flashers I'd consider a long-fin as they are the more semi-aggressive/ moderately aggressive flasher IMO/ IME. The yellow coris is a beautiful fish, and may work, but it may not as well. If you wanted to try one I would suggest one as big if not slightly bigger then the current hoevens. Link to comment
Neebles Posted September 27, 2014 Author Share Posted September 27, 2014 Fairy I like the scotts but they are fairly pricey for a good speciman.... if you let me know your approx. budget I can get you a few ideas for good choices I'm sure I don't have a set budget really... I'm not looking to get anything crazy or rare. Just something nice looking that I hopefully won't have to worry about being picked on. Edit: I do have a 40 dollar credit with live aquaria I would like to put towards it... Link to comment
Chris! Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 Well that makes it easy...... How about any of these guys http://www.liveaquaria.com/proHalichoeresduct/prod_display.cfm?c=15+1378+369&pcatid=369 http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=15+1378+1509&pcatid=1509 http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=15+1378+355&pcatid=355 http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=15+1378+1397&pcatid=1397 Link to comment
Neebles Posted September 27, 2014 Author Share Posted September 27, 2014 Well that makes it easy...... How about any of these guys http://www.liveaquaria.com/proHalichoeresduct/prod_display.cfm?c=15+1378+369&pcatid=369 http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=15+1378+1509&pcatid=1509 http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=15+1378+355&pcatid=355 http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=15+1378+1397&pcatid=1397 Great! I'll check them out!! Link to comment
Felicia Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 I love both fish you mention very dearly, but not with a hoevens.... which become fairly aggressive as they mature. The yellow coris would be somewhat acceptable in the fact they can hold their own but both being Halichoeres could lead to problems as well especially being they weren't added at the same time. The leopard is to delicate initially to be introduced after a hoevens, especially if the hoevens is established. True. I wasn't thinking about order. I was remembering that Eddie has a leopard wrasse with a melanarus and that works out fine. I'm assuming he added the leopard first, but I'm not sure. I also think a lot of it depends on how aggressive the particular melanarus is. Yellow coris wrasses can be very aggressive, but mine isn't at all, so he's fine with some of the more peaceful wrasses even though I added them after him. Link to comment
Chris! Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 True. I wasn't thinking about order. I was remembering that Eddie has a leopard wrasse with a melanarus and that works out fine. I'm assuming he added the leopard first, but I'm not sure. I also think a lot of it depends on how aggressive the particular melanarus is. Yellow coris wrasses can be very aggressive, but mine isn't at all, so he's fine with some of the more peaceful wrasses even though I added them after him. Eddie also wanted to get rid of his melanarus lol But yes it definitely all comes down to the individual specimen for sure just like we all have our own personalities so do they but typically melanarus eventually become pricks that with the wrong tank mates can become a regretted decision . Yellow coris become more aggressive as they age, while they aren't going to typically go on a killing spree with established tank mates they can get pretty fiesty with new additions. The melanarus can go either way, even with established tank mates Link to comment
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