Wrasse recommendations?

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  1. Mr._Bond

    Mr._Bond Feather Duster

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    I'm wanting to add one more fish to my tank (after replenishing my firefish goby - see other post in same forum). Was thinking perhaps a wrasse of some sort? I had a Christmas Wrasse for a bit (was a disaster - although I loved the fish). I read the stuff about the fish of the month (fairy wrasse). Would that one be a good one do you think? Any other wrasses that might work out in my tank? Or should I not be adding any more fish? Want to be adding more corals to the tank eventually.
    My other thought was perhaps a yellow tang or cardinal fish? Any other suggestions?
     
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  3. Jason McKenzie

    Jason McKenzie Super Moderator

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    I would avoid Tangs. As your Tank is a little small.
    But there are a lot of great Wrasses out there.
    Wrasses need to be researched prior to buying, just because many are not reef safe or will eat inverts.

    To name a few Reef safe wrasses:
    Six Line
    Eight Line
    Fairy(100s of different kinds)
    Flasher(100s of different kinds)
    Lubbocks
    Red Velvet

    So on and so on

    J
     
  4. cerpin_taxt

    cerpin_taxt Bristle Worm

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    green bird wrasse. they are great at taking care of bristle worms and killer looking as well
     
  5. Bruce

    Bruce Giant Squid

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    if you want to add some nice color maybe add a Hawaiian Flame Wrasse or a Purple Velvet Wrasse :)
     
  6. Michaelr5

    Michaelr5 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    I'm with Cerpin on the Bird Wrasse. Great personality. I have a black (FEMALE) one.:)