Aggressive Reef Tank Species

[PowerManJ316]

I am looking at getting some aggressive species of fish for my reef tank. I keep mainly LPS and Tridacnid clams. As of right now, I have no fish in my tank. I really like the Miniatus Grouper, Harlequin Tusk, 8-Line Wrasse, and some of the more aggressive larger wrasses (Bananna, Bird, Lyretail). My biggest concern with the wrasse family is that most sites list them as "clam nippers". I really can't seem to find a whole lot of information on this, whether it's smaller clams, tridacnid clams or all of the above. I have three Tridacnids that are doing fabulous (1 year old Gigas ) and don't want to disturb them with any new additions.

Anyone have experience with any of these fish and clams or in a reef setting in general??

[jgordie]

I have a niger trigger in my tank and he is full of personality. As long as you feed him several times a day he leaves everything alone.

[PowerManJ316]

Originally Posted by jgordie

I have a niger trigger in my tank and he is full of personality. As long as you feed him several times a day he leaves everything alone.

How often do you feed each day? Twice? Thrice? I would like to add a Humu Humu Trigger or a Niger to the tank as well. I agree, very few fish have the personality of a trigger.

[motorslave]

There are several of the larger Wrasse that will do well. What I like about them is that they are realy colorfull with cool markings and they are great swimmers making them fun to watch.

[PowerManJ316]

Originally Posted by motorslave

There are several of the larger Wrasse that will do well. What I like about them is that they are realy colorfull with cool markings and they are great swimmers making them fun to watch.

Hey motorslave,
it sounds like you have some experience with these wrasses' I am very interested in three or four of these larger wrasses...particularly the eight line, bananna, bird, and lyretail. But a lot of references reported them as clam nippers. Have you ever had this experience?

[Fly Guy]

a picture says a thousand words.

He wont move arouond a whole lot.........but a pretty neat centerpiece even so

[motorslave]

Originally Posted by PowerManJ316

Hey motorslave,
it sounds like you have some experience with these wrasses' I am very interested in three or four of these larger wrasses...particularly the eight line, bananna, bird, and lyretail. But a lot of references reported them as clam nippers. Have you ever had this experience?

havent kept them but have done alot of research on them as they are my favorite fish. I havent heard of clam nipping.
Also look at the yellow tail corris and the lunar wrasse.

[PowerManJ316]

Alright, I will continue to do some research...the lunar is another name for the lyretail i believe...these are gorgeous fish. The yellow tail corris is also a gorgeous fish. I am also seeing if a clown trigger or a humu humu trigger will work in the mix...gonna have to be the last fish I add though. Thanks again for your input

[PowerManJ316]

That's a pretty sweet fish fly guy...what is that? I am a little more into the quick moving/personable fish...but to each their own

[Fly Guy]

rhinopius scorpion

[Twitterbait]

for agressive wrases i have always preferred the dragon wrasse. most fish that swallow their prey whole will be just fine. if they have teeth or a beak then i would worry about the clam

[PowerManJ316]

Originally Posted by Twitterbait

for agressive wrases i have always preferred the dragon wrasse. most fish that swallow their prey whole will be just fine. if they have teeth or a beak then i would worry about the clam

hehe, like triggers...