McCosker's Flasher Wrasse tank size

I have seen this fish listed for tanks from 10-50 gallons on different sites. I have a 29g biocube and would like to try this wrasse. Would my tank be suitable for one? They are also listed as peaceful on all the sites, has anyone had any experience to the contrary?
Thanks,
Ed

 

No one has any input on this fish?

 

hopefully puffer chick will help you here. she has one. i think 30 gals would be good though.

 

I've been told with wrasses it's really better to do 50 gallons, but that's just what I've been told. I have a red velvet wrasse in my 90 and I will tell you that he really fills up the tank and he swims all over. The tank barely looks big enough for him!

 

I'm sure you can keep one in a cube but I don't know if it's ideal. I have had them in a 36" long 30g and it really can use the length when it wants to and mine aren't full grown yet either.

 

mine fits perfectly in my 46 he's very active when he's "allowed" to be just know they are known to be picked on, mine is and he is currently covered in ick from stress because the clowns and chromis gang up on him, so make sure you have other docile fish and a lid, mine hasnt tried to jump but you never know other wise great fish oh and a 29 might be a little tight just because they are so active

 

They are a great fish, but will jump. They are also very docile and most any other may pick on him initially. My has settled into my 55 quite well now. The first few days were rough, as the other fish ganged up on him and he hid in the rocks, but now he's out and about. I think the 29gal tank should be ok, but it may not be ideal. Make sure you have enough rock to provide him with hiding places though.

 

Here is a pic of my tank, I only have a Banggai Cardinalfish now. The only other fish i am considering is a pair of clowns. I have lots of rock and hiding. I can get a great deal at $25 for the wrasse if he is the right fish.

 

I think that might be a bit small ... just like others say, the wrasses are very active fish and need swimming room.

 

Also talking about how docile they are, if you do decide to try one make sure they're added well before any potentially other hostile tankmates like clowns etc. Let them get established for a few weeks or a month and then try adding other fish. IMO