Compatibility 101 - WRASSE

The Ultimate Wrasse Compatibility Guide for Reef Tanks and FOWLR. Thinking about adding a wrasse to your saltwater aquarium? With over 600 species, wrasse are one of the most diverse fish families in the hobby. In this Compatibility 101 episode, we break down everything you need to know before you buy! Learn the crucial difference between reef-safe and fish-only wrasse, how body shapes and genus affect aggression, which wrasse need a sand bed to survive, why almost every wrasse will jump out of an open tank, and which fish make the best tankmates. From fairy wrasses to six-lines, melanurus to leopard wrasse, discover which wrasse fit your tank and how to avoid the most common compatibility mistakes. Plus, get some tips for reducing aggression and building a thriving wrasse community in your aquarium! -- 00:55 Reef Safe vs. Fish Only 02:08 Body Shape 03:54 Genus Breakdown 07:32 Sand Bed Sleepers vs. Rock Sleepers 08:32 The Jump Factor 09:13 Aggression: What Does It Look Like? 10:25 Tank Size Guide 12:03 Fish Compatible with Wrasse 14:18 Fish not Compatible with Wrasse 15:39 The Reef Safe Asterisk*** 16:48 Protogynous Hermaphrodites 17:15 Aggression Scale 18:31 How to Decrease Aggression 19:48 Checklist Before You Go to the Fish Store -- Need to reach out? I'm here to help!   / brockleonard.yt