mystery wrasse opinions

[jesse alcaraz]

Im 50 50 on a mystery wrasse guys. I really like the look of the fish but i wanted to know if its a good idea?
What are the pros and cons to this fish. I got a leopard and a yellow corris wrasse in my tank already.
Would this new wrasse get along with them.
I want to get more wrasses in the future, will this limit the wrasses i can put in later on?
Also will it eat my shrimp,crabs,snail and stuff like that. Thanks for the help guys

 

[Wankel]

Everyone I've ever asked says they will eat shrimp, hermits, snails, which I have. Thats why I never got one.

 

[jesse alcaraz]

**** was afraid of that, im also afraid my leopard wont get along with it

 

[Henry760]

I had one that was awesome! Did'nt bother anything.. I plan on getting another one

A pic of him

 

[jesse alcaraz]

Henry did u have other wrasses in there?

 

[Tropical Reef Fish Store]

well i got a funny story for you.
so i had a customer come in and said he had a mystery wrasse that had some ick on it, he wanted a cleaner shrimp.
i told him that his wrasse will eat the shrimp but he said it was worth the risk.
so he dropped the shrimp in and it did not even hit the sand bed before it was swallowed whole.
when he came back and told me what happen i said well did you tell your wrasse it was a topical medication not oral LMAO.

 

[jesse alcaraz]

**** hahaha isvit cuz its a new shrimp or it doesnt matter that it wasnt established or not

 

[Tropical Reef Fish Store]

**** hahaha isvit cuz its a new shrimp or it doesnt matter that it wasnt established or not

most mystery wrasse are not invert safe imho.
some are cool but most are jerks.
if you can fined a ''used'' one from someones tank with shrimp is your best bet.
gl

 

[Henry760]

Had a sixline and a fairy wrasse in a 180g as well.. He did chase the sixline sometimes..
I did get him when he was pretty small.. Ate what ever food I put in the tank

 

[jesse alcaraz]

Well im thinking about trading for one feom someone here but i want to make sure i know what im getting into before.

 

[resortez]

love the mystery wrasse, they are great fish. find one that is the right size & adequate for your size tank. i've owned a mystery wrasse for years now, along with clams, shrimps, crabs, snails, slugs & other inverts & never bothered them. they are usually preoccupied hovering your live rock, hunting pest, pods, beneficial & nuisance critters. they are always active & on the hunt, because of that behavior, they get right along with any other wrasse. they are a joy to watch. at first they are very timid & keep hidden, but once they get used to you, they will go as far as to hover around your hand & arm, searching for food. on top, they are great looking fish. they remind me of those avatar dragons, they have great coloration & markings, pretty neat. its one fish, you will definitely enjoy. happy reefing.

 

[jesse alcaraz]

Man im split in the middle between comments too

 

[mr_bigl]

Mine doesn't bother anything or anyone and he's pretty large too.

 

[standaman4]

Man im split in the middle between comments too

I've been pondering this fish for the last 2 months haha.

 

[jesse alcaraz]

I think I'm gonna risk it and I hope it works out, unless u guys got more about this, good or bad

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[MrSquid]

I've had two, and neither bothered anything.

 

[jesse alcaraz]

I've had two, and neither bothered anything.

Did u have it with shrimp,snails, crabs or other wrasses?

 

[MrSquid]

Did u have it with shrimp,snails, crabs or other wrasses?

Yes to all. Blood red & skunk cleaner shrimp, arrow crab, emerald crabs, hermit crabs (all sizes), lots of snails, flasher wrasse - never bothered anything.

 

[sharkbait]

I had one that was awesome! Did'nt bother anything.. I plan on getting another one

A pic of him

This is one cool looking pescado!

 

[suvuong7]

just make sure he's feed and have a good size tank so it's not too territorial that it will punk other fish