wrasse help?

Daddyrawg · 03/01/2019, 12:55 PM

what should one look out for when buying a wrasse? are they jumpers?
do they mix with shrimps? reef safe?

Sugar Magnolia · 03/01/2019, 01:23 PM

Yes, they are jumpers. Most wrasse species are not compatible with ornamental shrimp...tasty snacks. Most are reef safe. Is there a particular wrasse you are considering?

dkeller_nc · 03/01/2019, 01:55 PM

There are some exceptions to the general rule about wrasses being jumpers and/or eating inverts. Leopard wrasses generally aren't jumpers, and will typically leave larger ornamental shrimp alone, such as fire shrimp. Keep in mind, however, that fish are like people in the respect that they all have individual characteristics that might be the exception to the rule.

Also, leopard wrasses really aren't beginner fish. An eight-line wrasse would be a much better choice as far as being hardy, staying relatively small, and eating anything offered with gusto.

Cliving1 · 03/01/2019, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by dkeller_nc

There are some exceptions to the general rule about wrasses being jumpers and/or eating inverts. Leopard wrasses generally aren't jumpers, and will typically leave larger ornamental shrimp alone, such as fire shrimp. Keep in mind, however, that fish are like people in the respect that they all have individual characteristics that might be the exception to the rule.

Also, leopard wrasses really aren't beginner fish. An eight-line wrasse would be a much better choice as far as being hardy, staying relatively small, and eating anything offered with gusto.

My leopard also eats baby snails. Mainly turbos.

nereefpat · 03/01/2019, 02:52 PM

Fairies and Flashers:
Completely safe with corals and motile inverts.
Notorious jumpers.

Halichoeres:
Safe with corals. Larger specimens of larger species can pick off crabs, snails, shrimp.
Can jump, but more likely to go for the sand.
Need sand.

Coris:
Sort of safe with corals, because they can flip rocks or break frags or bury corals in sand while looking for food. Not safe with motile inverts as adults.
Can jump, but more likely go for the sand, like Halichoeres.
Need sand.

Leopard:
Safe with corals. Safe with motile inverts.
Can jump, but more likely go for the sand, like Halichoeres.
Need sand.
Not for beginners.

Daddyrawg · 03/01/2019, 03:27 PM

Great info thanks

dkeller_nc · 03/01/2019, 05:21 PM

BTW - Another wrasse that's suitable for small tanks, is -generally- easy to keep, not prone to jumping, and peaceful is a possum wrasse - Wetmorella albofasciata. The only "no-no" with possum wrasses is keeping them in a smaller tank with boisterous tank-mates. They're somewhat shy, so they could go hungry if out-competed for food.

03/01/2019, 12:55 PM	#1
Daddyrawg Registered Member Join Date: May 2018 Posts: 814	wrasse help? what should one look out for when buying a wrasse? are they jumpers? do they mix with shrimps? reef safe?

03/01/2019, 01:23 PM	#2
Sugar Magnolia Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Northern VA Posts: 17,691	Yes, they are jumpers. Most wrasse species are not compatible with ornamental shrimp...tasty snacks. Most are reef safe. Is there a particular wrasse you are considering? __________________ Adrienne The only thing to fear is fear itself....and spiders.

03/01/2019, 02:52 PM	#5
nereefpat Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Central Nebraska Posts: 3,190	Fairies and Flashers: Completely safe with corals and motile inverts. Notorious jumpers. Halichoeres: Safe with corals. Larger specimens of larger species can pick off crabs, snails, shrimp. Can jump, but more likely to go for the sand. Need sand. Coris: Sort of safe with corals, because they can flip rocks or break frags or bury corals in sand while looking for food. Not safe with motile inverts as adults. Can jump, but more likely go for the sand, like Halichoeres. Need sand. Leopard: Safe with corals. Safe with motile inverts. Can jump, but more likely go for the sand, like Halichoeres. Need sand. Not for beginners. __________________ Pat Current Tank Info: 125 in-wall , 40b sump. 6 bulb T5. ASM G2 skimmer. LPS and leathers

03/01/2019, 01:55 PM	#3
dkeller_nc Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Central NC Posts: 5,062	There are some exceptions to the general rule about wrasses being jumpers and/or eating inverts. Leopard wrasses generally aren't jumpers, and will typically leave larger ornamental shrimp alone, such as fire shrimp. Keep in mind, however, that fish are like people in the respect that they all have individual characteristics that might be the exception to the rule. Also, leopard wrasses really aren't beginner fish. An eight-line wrasse would be a much better choice as far as being hardy, staying relatively small, and eating anything offered with gusto.

03/01/2019, 03:27 PM	#6
Daddyrawg Registered Member Join Date: May 2018 Posts: 814	Great info thanks

03/01/2019, 05:21 PM	#7
dkeller_nc Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Central NC Posts: 5,062	BTW - Another wrasse that's suitable for small tanks, is -generally- easy to keep, not prone to jumping, and peaceful is a possum wrasse - Wetmorella albofasciata. The only "no-no" with possum wrasses is keeping them in a smaller tank with boisterous tank-mates. They're somewhat shy, so they could go hungry if out-competed for food.