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Wrasse questions

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by RJ, Jun 11, 2015.

  1. Jun 11, 2015 #1
    RJ Marion

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    I'm looking to add more fish to my 72 gallon reef and would like to add some wrasses. I'm a little confused about what would be best. Multiple juveniles from the same species and one would turn male? If I get one of multiple species it is my understanding that all would turn male, is this correct? Would I be better off going this route? Any advice on these questions and recommended species would be greatly appreciated.

    Currently I just have 4 blue/green chromis and a true percula clown.

    Thanks
     
  2. Jun 11, 2015 #2
    Armydog

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    Idk if you get a bunch of one species if only one would turn male.

    I can tell you i have like 15 different wrasses from different families. My goldbar killed my Australian Scotts fairy wrasse. The rest seem to be getting along fine
     
  3. Jun 12, 2015 #3
    RJ Marion

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    If I get multiple species will they all turn male though? I want them to have great coloration and afraid they won't if I don't females in with them.
     
  4. Jun 12, 2015 #4
    Armydog

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    Mine all have great colors im sure anyone that has seen my tank can tell you that.

    But sounds like you already made up your mind so go buy a bunch of the same species.
     
  5. Jun 12, 2015 #5
    Armydog

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    Cooks island scotts fairy wrasse males and females have really nice colors they would be a good addition but they get pretty good size. You'll just have to get a bigger tank eventually :)
     
  6. Jun 12, 2015 #6
    RJ Marion

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    I definitely have not made up my mind. In fact, I'm leaning more toward buying 2-3 different types of wrasses. Just trying to get clarification so I make the best choice. Your advice is greatly appreciated.
     
  7. Jun 12, 2015 #7
    Armydog

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    Fairy wrasses are all very colorful and most stay fairly small they also dont need sand beds as they dont bury themselves at night.
     

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