Wrasse questions.

[WhitePanther93]

So I’ve been considering getting a wrasse for my tank. Amongst my considerations are some types of fairy wrasse and certain panther wrasse. One thing I was wondering is about coloration. I’ve read that male fairy wrasse can lose their colors over time. Is there any way to prevent this? And what about panther wrasses? One of my top panther wrasses is the lone star wrasse. Are they known for losing their coloration over time as well? I’ve heard that wrasses are the opposite of clown fish in that they start out female and the dominant one turns male. In terms of longevity would it be best to get a small female? Or two and maybe end up with a pair? Also I’ve been told Halichoeres wrasses are a good option for my setup but I have a blood red shrimp and I think I read somewhere that Halichoeres are known to kill ornamental shrimp. Any input or fish suggestions would be welcome. For reference my tank is a 60 cube.

 

[sfin52]

So I’ve been considering getting a wrasse for my tank. Amongst my considerations are some types of fairy wrasse and certain panther wrasse. One thing I was wondering is about coloration. I’ve read that male fairy wrasse can lose their colors over time. Is there any way to prevent this? And what about panther wrasses? One of my top panther wrasses is the lone star wrasse. Are they known for losing their coloration over time as well? I’ve heard that wrasses are the opposite of clown fish in that they start out female and the dominant one turns male. In terms of longevity would it be best to get a small female? Or two and maybe end up with a pair? Also I’ve been told Halichoeres wrasses are a good option for my setup but I have a blood red shrimp and I think I read somewhere that Halichoeres are known to kill ornamental shrimp. Any input or fish suggestions would be welcome. For reference my tank is a 60 cube.

Your best bet is to go to the wrasse thread. They have the best wrasse people. Most won't see it in the common area.

Most males will develop very bright coloration and show more color when a female is present hunting or sparing with another male.

 

[nereefpat]

Here is a writeup that answers most of that:

The Wrasse Guy - All About Reef Safe Wrasses

Introduction Below, you will find sections about: these guidelines, wrasses which qualify as reef safe, the general requirements, feeding, shipping, quarantine, adding new wrasses to your system, mixing species and genera, the acclimation box, protogynous hermaphroditism & sexual dichromatism,

www.thewrasseguy.com

 

[SeaworthyAquatics]

Here is a writeup that answers most of that:

The Wrasse Guy - All About Reef Safe Wrasses

Introduction Below, you will find sections about: these guidelines, wrasses which qualify as reef safe, the general requirements, feeding, shipping, quarantine, adding new wrasses to your system, mixing species and genera, the acclimation box, protogynous hermaphroditism & sexual dichromatism,

www.thewrasseguy.com

This is a great write up with lots of info about what you're looking for from a tried and true wrasse expert. He has been a speaker at several big events over the years on the subjects you've listed and won't steer you wrong. I wish he was still a part of the forum, but you can look him up his old posts under @evolved

 

[littlefoxx]

@Slocke @i cant think

 

[Slocke]

Me and @i cant think answered this on the wrasse lovers thread