Wrasse in 10g?

[ProtectDa2nd]

Would a 10 gallon be even close to being big enough for a Melanurus Wrasse?

Has anyone had any exp with this?

 

[Halo_003]

Are you looking to house it long term or QT it? QT should be dandy, long term get to the 50G range and then you're being more fair.

[wrassegauche17]

no, they become stressed in small confines. pacing etc

[Neebles]

That is wayyyyy too small for a melanurus, or most wrasses for that matter. I had a Melanarus in my 75 and he used every inch of that tank. They get pretty big as well. Also beware, there is a good chance you won't be able to keep a clean up crew with one either.

[CJJon]

Bahh, as long as it's gills are wet you will be fine.

[smeagol108]

Get a pink streaked wrasse or a possum Pygmy if u want one in a tank that smAll

[Markburns43]

Yeah itake a look at a possum wrasse, ingot another and he adjustednfine and insee him regularly,

[gulfsurfer101]

Lol, I have a melanurus wrasse in my 75 and I feel that the 75 might be too small for it. Sorry, definitely not a good idea.

[4x5]

The Halichoeres wrasses won't do well in that space, they are very active. I just re-homed mine because it grew too big for my tank, it grew really fast as well. It was chilled with other fish but was an absolute beast when it came to eating. It also took out my Cleaner Shrimps and my Sexy Shrimps.

[wrassegauche17]

lubbocks wrasse?

[ManGups]

They require 50 gallons ?

[teajay33]

I used to keep a 6line in my 10g. He lived forever in there. Oddly he lived w two clowns. Everyone was happy. I had another in a 75g and he beat the crap out of everyone and I eventually had to break down half the tank to catch him. Those suckers are fast!