what are your experiences with Halichoeres

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  1. kwinter1

    kwinter1 Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    I saw an awesome halichoeres iridis (Radiant Wrasse), and wanted to know how these fish and others in the halichoeres family have gotten along in your tanks. Thanks in advance.
     
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    ingtar_shinowa Giant Squid

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    Radiants work out well in reef tanks. Radiant Yellow Corris, and Meluranus are the three most sought after Halichoeres for pest control in reefs.
     
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    See the link in my signature, but in general a very peaceful species.
     
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    kwinter1 Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    For some reason I had thought you said they were invert pickers, appears I was close some are. thanks guys going to build a new cover tonight.
     
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    evolved Wrasse Freak

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    All Halichoeres are to some degree, but it varies by species. H. iridis is one of the least problematic in that regard.
     
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    kwinter1 Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    cool I have one onhold at a LFS
     
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    ingtar_shinowa Giant Squid

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    Nice I think radiants are super rad. I love my meluranus, but given the choice i would have grabbed a radiant.
     
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    kwinter1 Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    Just happened to be in buying some nori and they are like hey you would like this and I was like hey good call, but let me go do some hw so I called them and told them to hold it.
     
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    kwinter1 Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    Scratch this for now it got killed at the fish store better there tank than mine I suppose
     
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    ingtar_shinowa Giant Squid

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    Radiant Wrasse have been pretty rare lately ive heard
     
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