Christmass wrasse in mixed reef tank

[bigdog1428]

Hey guys , I'm about to pickup a Christmas wrasse from a fellow member ,, but I learned he isn't reef safe ,, but it was in a mixed reef tank now ,,, he is about 3-4 inches ,, I also have a 6 line in my tank about 1 to 1-1/2 big ,,, I need some opinions ,, should I try to put him in or no ???

Thanks in advance


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[REEF ADDICT]

I had a xmas wrasse myself in a reef tank never picked on anything but he did me a huge favor and got rid of my stomella snails they was getting outta hand...

 

[Wes]

I've had one for a few years and it hasnt bothered anything.


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[Mattl22]

Last time I got a fish that was on the fence it ate everyone of my zoa frags then it always a ***** to catch the fish to get it out stresses the whole tank IMO

 

[beerfish]

Anytime you get a "non-reef safe" fish you take a chance (sometimes even with reef safe ones). The question I usually ask is "Is it worth the risk"?

I've kept non-reef safe animals in a reef before and had no issues. I've also kept some that did cause issues. If you keep high end zoas, you probably don't want to risk a fish that may eat them, but in the case of most wrasses, they'll leave corals alone. Many of them are considered non-reef safe because they eat inverts. Shrimp, snails and crabs are common casualties.

I kept a snowflake eel in a reef for a long time and loved it. If I put small frags in, he knocked them over, so I stuck with larger corals. I also found myself replacing my cleanup crew more frequently, but it wasn't too bad. It was worth it to have such a cool animal.

I also once kept a blue headed wrasse in a reef. Within a week he cleared out my cleanup crew and usually hid in the rocks. He didn't stay in my tank for long.

It's all risk analysis. Check up on why he's considered non-reef safe and make the call.

 

[prattreef]

A x-mas wrasse is absolutely a reef safe fish-- zero threat to corals or clams etc. Small shrimp might be at risk, but that is about it.

 

[rookie07]

+1

I think you have a better chance on small inverts if they are established in tank prior to introducing the wrasse.
They are great fish also...very active and great personality, generally speaking.

 

[petraio]

your six line wrasse is going to attack him until he finish him!!! will fight no doubt

 

[bigdog1428]

your six line wrasse is going to attack him until he finish him!!! will fight no doubt

Are u sure of this happening ,, bc I will take the six line out ,, he is stoopin me from adding other wrasses into my tank


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[Chiefmcfuz]

Yes they will fight

 

[bigdog1428]

What will be the best way to catch a 6 line wrasse ??


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[Chiefmcfuz]

6 lines are fast and agile, I remember having to take my tank pretty much apart to try and catch mine and couldn't do it because he hid inside a rock. You can try a trap. It may work.

 

[Dre]

What size tank do you have Btw? The Christmas Wrasse you say is twice the size of the Six line Wrasse that's a +. I don't think the Six line will take on another Wrasse twice his size, but what do i know.

 

[bigdog1428]

What size tank do you have Btw? The Christmas Wrasse you say is twice the size of the Six line Wrasse that's a +. I don't think the Six line will take on another Wrasse twice his size, but what do i know.

I have a 72 bow


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[Awibrandy]

What size tank do you have Btw? The Christmas Wrasse you say is twice the size of the Six line Wrasse that's a +. I don't think the Six line will take on another Wrasse twice his size, but what do i know.

Think again Dre.LOL Those little buggers can be a nightmare.:irked:

 

[Wes]

It's going to require a decent fish trap and alot of patience to get that 6 line out.


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[bigdog1428]

Anyone have a good fish trap I can borrow ????


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