Melenurus Wrasse or Mystery Wrasse

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  1. Puffer Chick

    Puffer Chick Giant Squid

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    So i've pretty much decided on a stocking list for my tank, except for the wrasse, i love both of these two wrasse fish, but they both have a big difference in price. i would be willing to spend the $150 on the mystery but is the fish really worth it when the melenurus is only $30. I've also heard of the mystery being semi-aggressive, which i'm looking for a peacful tank. so that's why i'm not to sure on the mystery.

    So here's what i've decided on a stocking list:

    1 false clownfish
    1 royal gamma
    1 catalina goby
    either melenurus or mystery wrasse

    I need help deciding
     
    Puffer Chick, Aug 18, 2009
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  2. jhawkor

    jhawkor Millepora

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    I vote Melenurus. IMO they look almost as good as Mystery Wrasses at less than half the price.
     
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  3. Crimson Ghost

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    Wrasse are easy fish, can't really go wrong. But to be honest, if your new - it's hard to justify tht kind of bucks for a fish....but it's your wallet young lady.

    If your ok to flic the bill for the Mystery go for it - he's hardy and will should well for you. but as you mentiioned, he's a bit of a bully. he might not get along with what you listed above tho....aggressive.
     
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  4. inwall75

    inwall75 Giant Squid

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    If I'm going to pay big bucks for a wrasse, I want one that isn't hiding half of the time.
     
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  5. Crimson Ghost

    Crimson Ghost Blue Ringed Angel

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    LOL -- I like this post !
     
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  6. irr0001

    irr0001 Purple Tang

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    I have a melanurus and it is by far my favorite..it's ALWAYS up front cruising the glass and when they get mature they're beautiful..it's colors amaze me every time i look at it
     
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  7. Puffer Chick

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    hmm sounds like the melenurs might be the winner
     
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  8. Dr.Fragenstein

    Dr.Fragenstein Panda Puffer

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    In my experience melanurus wrasse all seem to get aggressive far more than the mystery. They also get larger... I've seen them close to half a foot... They also tend to eat dwarf crabs if you don't mind that.
    But like Inwall stated is the price worth it on the mystery? If it was me I would pay the big $$ for a Lineatus before a mystery!
     
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  9. Puffer Chick

    Puffer Chick Giant Squid

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    i'm hoping for the wrasse to be the "star" of the tank, the Lineatus is beautiful but for $250! that's how much my skimmer was
     
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  10. Dr.Fragenstein

    Dr.Fragenstein Panda Puffer

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    I said if I was going to spend big bucks on a wrasse... :DWhat about some of the flasher or fairy wrasses? Solarensis or the bluesided are nice...
     
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