Melanarus Wrasse in bare bottom tank

[303travism]

Has anybody done this on my next build I'm only going to have 3 fish in the tank 2 clowns and I would like to have a Melanarus but I read when they are frightened they like the sand. I really want one for the pest control. I think I have see one in Aquatic Arts frag tank which is bare bottom so anyone feel free to chime in and give me your opinion. Thanks

 

[Dbarnes]

Melanarus Wrasse in bare bottom tank

I had one in qt for close to another without any issue at all

 

[303travism]

Melanarus Wrasse in bare bottom tank

I know I saw one at AA today cause I was telling my son to look at him and how he was looking all over the rocks for bugs the only other thing, I read according to Liveaquaria they should be in a 50 gal tank or more and mine is going to only be a 20gal so I'm not sure if that's going to be a big issue.

 

[Dbarnes]

Melanarus Wrasse in bare bottom tank

I would just pull him when he gets to big but with only three fish I guess I would see an issue.

 

[303travism]

Melanarus Wrasse in bare bottom tank

Are they fast growers seems like all the ones I see are always pretty good size?

 

[Dbarnes]

Melanarus Wrasse in bare bottom tank

I would just pull him when he gets to big but with only three fish I guess I would see an issue.