wrasse ideas needed!

Most of the wrasses in the Cirrhilabrus or Halichoeres genus would be fine. Colorful species include Melanurus(H. melanurus), Flame(C. jordani), Red Velvet(C. rubrisquamis), Golden Rhomboidalis(C. rhomboidalis), Lineatus(C. lineatus), Ornate (H. claudia), Vrolik's(H. chrysotaenia)... Google those.

 

I like those but I'm thinking fairy wrasse mostly. I like the red fin wrasse on DD to.

 

thanks! I need cheap wrasse though my mom doesn't like buying $200 fish ...

 

i see, then the rhomboid is not for you then. he wants $250 for the pair (50%);D

 

i'm not a rhomboid fan either, i like Labout's and Bellae wrasse a lot but the flame wrasse is my favorite!

 

You could add both and be fine, most likely. Fairys generally play nice together. Use an acclimation box for a couple days before you introduce another species.

Labouti's are expensive. If expensive is out of the question, most all of the colorful Cirrhilabrus species are off-limits for you.

I'd look towards the Paracheilinus genus in this case, much more affordable. All of which are reef safe and interesting to keep.

Make sure you COVER YOUR TANK. Use 1/4" mesh. An uncovered tank, or one covered with any gaps/openings, is simply a matter of time before an MIA event.