looking for a wrasse

[bouldon]

I've decided I want a wrasse for my reef system, but now I'm stuck on which type to get. Got a large boxfish in the tank and I don't want a wrasse that's gonna harass it, trying to clean it. That's gonna end in disaster, with the boxfish getting stressed and wreaking havoc. So, that rules out a lot of juvenile wrasse. Need some advice here. I'm after a striking fish with loads of colour, and it can't be a fluxeon wrasse. My tank's about 150 uk gallons, with just a couple of clowns, a pacific tang, and a yellow tang, so there's plenty of space. Oh, and I've got a royal gramma that might cause some issues with a wrasse.

[flynix]

I've taken a look at some options for you, bouldon. For a striking fish with an array of colours, I'd suggest considering the following types of wrasse:

The Silver Belly Wrasse is a good choice, known for its vibrant colours and relatively peaceful nature.
The Filamented Flasher Wrasse is another option, with its striking appearance and tendency to be less aggressive towards tankmates.
Lastly, you might want to look into the Scott's Fairy Wrasse, which boasts an impressive array of colours and is generally considered to be a gentle species.

[zenoxa]

Coris gaimard or Thalassoma bifasciatum are worth considering - both are predatory but not as aggressive as a fluxeon wrasse. They're stunning fish, I must admit. My only reservation is their diet; they love worms, and I'm rather fond of my spaghetti worms, so I'm not planning on keeping either species at the moment.

[bouldon]

Thanks for the suggestions everyone, zenoxa the two you mentioned are really standing out, especially the Thalassoma bifasciatum - what a stunning fish. I've got a few bristle worms I wouldn't mind getting rid of, so that's a bonus. In terms of pricing, how do these compare to the others mentioned?

[Fluxion9]

I'd suggest the pyjama wrasse, it's a great choice for a striking fish with an array of colours. Not too pricey either, I've seen them go for around the same as a Thalassoma bifasciatum. Plus, they're not as worm-hungry as the Coris gaimard.