I’ve been planning on getting a 37 gallon reef however it is 48 by 15 by 12. What type of wrasse could I put in here other then sixline? I used to have a yellow flasher and I loved it so maybe one of those? I was also looking at a leopard but I think they get too big
Wrasse for 37 gallon
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I was thinking about those and I love the personality of the one in my lfs tank. Would it look out of place full grown?
You could have a couple of wrasses.
The smaller Halichoeres will work, these generally are;
Halichoeres iridis
Halichoeres leucoxanthus
Halichoeres chrysus
Halichoeres argus
Halichoeres biocellatus
Halichoeres cosmetus
Halichoeres claudia
Then there’s also the smaller Cirrhilabrus species that are like;
Cirrhilabrus adornatus
Cirrhilabrus lubbocki (Indo var.)
Cirrhilabrus hygroxerus
Cirrhilabrus naokoae
Cirrhilabrus afticanus
Cirrhilabrus rubeus
Cirrhilabrus finifenmaa
Cirrhilabrus exquisitus
Then you can also try things from the Macropharyngodon genus;
Macropharyngodon bipartitus
Macropharyngodon negrosensis
Macropharyngodon ornatus
Macropharyngodon vivienae
Macropharyngodon meleagris
Then there’s species from the ‘Pygmy’ Wrasses;
Wetmorella tanakai
Wetmorella nigropinnata
Wetmorella albofasciata
Pseudocheilinops ataenia
This is just a short list of species that will work, obviously each one needs their own research however Paracheilinus species are a bad idea as they are much more darty than others.
Thank you very much
, do you know if it’s possible to have multiple in tank like this? I know nothing about wrasse territorial/ social groups so for example could I have a flasher wrasse with leopard? Could you have a trio of flashers?
I wouldn’t do any Flashers in your tank.Thank you very much
However you could have 3-4 Wrasses total if they’re smaller species.
In my 3’x16”x1’ tank I have;
2x Pseudocheilinops ataenia
1x Macropharyngodon bipartitus
(1x Macropharyngodon choati in the plan).
So I have generally small wrasses that fit into my tank which is why it works.
Do you notice any aggressive behaviour between them? Especially with the bipartitus or are they paired?
Not at all. I had a full grown one in a 36g bowfront with plenty of rocks. The fish had a blast hunting pods all day.
Ah wow that’s encouraging, well thank you for the help I really appreciate it
None of them show aggression, I did have a trio however I’m not able to say exactly why the third died as she didn’t do too well from day one.
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