The Wrasse Lover's Thread!

[i cant think]

Is this the same one that you had in a pair in your nano before the crash?

Yep, he managed to survive but the second unfortunately vanished.

 

[LeonardTheWrasse]

Yep, he managed to survive but the second unfortunately vanished.

That's unfortunate, would this wrasse hypothetically be more accepting of other pink streaked wrasse given how it has previously cohabitiated with others?

I'm also wondering how to go about sexing my pink streaked wrasse?
I would like to move my pink streaked wrasse to a nano eventually, and it would be nice to do something of a species-only setup with a trio.
If this is possible to achieve with a mature pink streaked and a couple juvenile ones, any information from your experiences with multiples would be great.

 

[i cant think]

That's unfortunate, would this wrasse hypothetically be more accepting of other pink streaked wrasse given how it has previously cohabitiated with others?

I'm also wondering how to go about sexing my pink streaked wrasse?
I would like to move my pink streaked wrasse to a nano eventually, and it would be nice to do something of a species-only setup with a trio.
If this is possible to achieve with a mature pink streaked and a couple juvenile ones, any information from your experiences with multiples would be great.

The best way to sex these guys is mostly in the face and tail.
Males have a significantly brighter blue face on them, I’ve also noticed the green in the tail is much more obvious.
There are smaller less obvious ways of sexing them, which is mainly through the yellow striping being more dominant.
Here’s a male I’ve had against a female from the trio.

In theory, yes my pink streak would be more accepting of other pink streaks. However, in practice it’s not always that way. Overall as this species is much more peaceful than other wrasses, I’d expect even specimens that were kept alone to accept another younger female quite easily. A species setup was my original plan with my SPS system as I do like to see their behaviours if they were wild however I also love having other fish to watch them interact with eachother.

 

[jkcoral]

That's unfortunate, would this wrasse hypothetically be more accepting of other pink streaked wrasse given how it has previously cohabitiated with others?

I'm also wondering how to go about sexing my pink streaked wrasse?
I would like to move my pink streaked wrasse to a nano eventually, and it would be nice to do something of a species-only setup with a trio.
If this is possible to achieve with a mature pink streaked and a couple juvenile ones, any information from your experiences with multiples would be great.

Sexing is difficult, especially when they are small. It’s hard to explain, but it becomes a “I know it when I see it” type of situation once you’ve seen a couple of comparisons.

I’d say the “easiest” ways to tell are:

1. Color. Males are much brighter. This is best seen when looking at a few of them together or side by side. The males will be clearly brighter than the females.
2. More blueing and silvering on the cheeks.
3. The dark blue eye liner underneath the eye running to the bottom part of their mouth is much more dark and pronounced on males.

Here’s a few of my male and female, in case it is helpful seeing them side by side.

 

[jkcoral]

LFS has a female crescent tail. I had no idea that they had her, and evidently she’s been there since August.

They said they’d sell her to me cheap, and I’m really undecided but don’t know if I can just leave her there. Crescent tails are beautiful when they are grown, but I worry about her fitting in with my rhomboid, pintail, exquisite. I know the pintail is in the same family, but he’s so small and gets bullied, I can’t imagine him picking on anyone

 

[Slocke]

LFS has a female crescent tail. I had no idea that they had her, and evidently she’s been there since August.

They said they’d sell her to me cheap, and I’m really undecided but don’t know if I can just leave her there. Crescent tails are beautiful when they are grown, but I worry about her fitting in with my rhomboid, pintail, exquisite. I know the pintail is in the same family, but he’s so small and gets bullied, I can’t imagine him picking on anyone

As someone who has one they’re not the prettiest of Fairies but mine is very peaceful.

 

[jkcoral]

As someone who has one they’re not the prettiest of Fairies but mine is very peaceful.

I have maybe one more spot in my tank, and that’s why I’m pretty conflicted. I kinda want to save that spot for something prettier. Can’t save them all.

 

[i cant think]

I have maybe one more spot in my tank, and that’s why I’m pretty conflicted. I kinda want to save that spot for something prettier. Can’t save them all.

Are you sure you’ve only got room for one more?

 

[Katrina71]

@Portallands this is a great place to check out some wrasse and get a feel for each temperment

 

[Katrina71]

Are you sure you’ve only got room for one more?

If you're in the mood for a little wrasse introduction check out @Portallands thread on unwelcome guests

 

[i cant think]

Also, I’ve said it in the past however it seems my Jade is coming to the end of his time with me. He is likely to be traded in soon as I believe he was becoming quite nasty towards my angels (I’ve seen him brawl with my Tongan Black Foxface) and may have been the result of my Navarchus and Coral Beauty’s deaths. He has been fairly boisterous towards my wrasses and it hasn’t really been settling down much.

 

[Slocke]

Also, I’ve said it in the past however it seems my Jade is coming to the end of his time with me. He is likely to be traded in soon as I believe he was becoming quite nasty towards my angels (I’ve seen him brawl with my Tongan Black Foxface) and may have been the result of my Navarchus and Coral Beauty’s deaths. He has been fairly boisterous towards my wrasses and it hasn’t really been settling down much.

You just need a bigger tank. Then you could go to Hawaii and grab a Coris venusta. Easy peasy

 

[i cant think]

You just need a bigger tank. Then you could go to Hawaii and grab a Coris venusta. Easy peasy

5’ tank is in the future, but even then I feel that Jade would find a way to be mean.

Coris venusta is a need if Hawaii opens again. Maybe I’ll get an Anampses to replace the Jade, just a question of which one

 

[tbrown]

5’ tank is in the future, but even then I feel that Jade would find a way to be mean.

Coris venusta is a need if Hawaii opens again. Maybe I’ll get an Anampses to replace the Jade, just a question of which one

Everyone says "if Hawaii opens again" but currently, according to their website it's technically open for hobbyist collection, not commercial.

FAQ’s

Do I need to get a license or permit to fish in the ocean? There is no marine recreational fishing license in Hawai‘i for residents, and although one is in the works for visitors it hasn’t been implemented yet. So you don’t need to worry about that as long as you don’t sell your catch. […]

dlnr.hawaii.gov

CAN I COLLECT AQUATIC LIFE FOR MY PERSONAL HOME AQUARIUM?
Yes. You may recreationally collect aquatic life for your personal home aquarium. Please be sure to utilize legal gear and follow all other applicable regulations. Additionally, please be aware that any taking of aquarium fish or other aquatic life in the West Hawai‘i Regional Fishery Management Area is prohibited.

CAN I TRANSPORT THE AQUATIC LIFE I COLLECT FOR MY PERSONAL HOME AQUARIUM OUT OF STATE?
Yes, although you should check with the appropriate agency in your home state for any restrictions on the kinds of animals they will allow to be imported. Many states have alien species concerns, which may include microscopic organisms, pathogens, or parasites in the water or on the fish. You should also check with your airline to find out their requirements and recommendations for shipping live fish.

DO I NEED A LICENSE OR PERMIT TO COLLECT AQUATIC LIFE FOR MY PERSONAL HOME AQUARIUM?
No. You may collect aquatic life for your home aquarium without a license or permit, provided you use legal gear and methods. Small mesh throw nets are always prohibited. Regulations such as minimum size, season, bag limits, etc., still apply. Please be aware that any taking of aquarium fish or other aquatic life in the West Hawai‘i Regional Fishery Management Area is prohibited.

WHAT TYPE OF GEAR CAN I USE TO CATCH AQUARIUM FISH?
Nets – The most common gear to collect aquarium fish is a hand net or scoop net. Generally, the use of nets with a stretched mesh of less than 2 inches is prohibited. However, you are allowed to use a fine meshed “hand (scoop) net” to take aquatic life for non-commercial purposes, provided it does not exceed three feet in any dimension (including the handle).

Other gear – Other legal gear and methods include hand harvest, slurp gun, and hook-and-line. Please visit our gear restrictions page for more information.

CAN I COLLECT AQUATIC LIFE FOR AQUARIUMS TO SELL COMMERCIALLY?
No. Please bookmark the following link for news on the Supreme Court Ruling Regarding Commercial Fishing.

 

[Tcook]

Also, I’ve said it in the past however it seems my Jade is coming to the end of his time with me. He is likely to be traded in soon as I believe he was becoming quite nasty towards my angels (I’ve seen him brawl with my Tongan Black Foxface) and may have been the result of my Navarchus and Coral Beauty’s deaths. He has been fairly boisterous towards my wrasses and it hasn’t really been settling down much.

Oh crap. I didn’t know you lost the navarchus

 

[Slocke]

Everyone says "if Hawaii opens again" but currently, according to their website it's technically open for hobbyist collection, not commercial.

FAQ’s

Do I need to get a license or permit to fish in the ocean? There is no marine recreational fishing license in Hawai‘i for residents, and although one is in the works for visitors it hasn’t been implemented yet. So you don’t need to worry about that as long as you don’t sell your catch. […]

dlnr.hawaii.gov

Yes but do you really want to play amateur collector in Hawaii?

 

[tbrown]

Yes but do you really want to play amateur collector in Hawaii?

I play amateur at everything else I try, why not collecting too!

 

[Slocke]

I play amateur at everything else I try, why not collecting too!

I think my problem is I worry I might have to have an awkward conversation with airport security and that’s terrifying for me …

 

[Tcook]

Just picked up this yellow/white coris

 

[AZReef13]

I think my problem is I worry I might have to have an awkward conversation with airport security and that’s terrifying for me …

Only if you have let say 100 of each, and or more Yellow Tangs, Potters Wrasses, Hawaiian Clearer Wrasses and Potters angelfish to name a few, you should be ok