Are Yellow Coris Wrasses and Emerald Crabs compatible????

[BotanicalReefer]

Hey crew,

I know yellow Coris wrasse will take out snails, and small crabs (hermits). Do you think they will also eat an emerald crab? Thanks!!

 

[BAYMAC]

When they are small, no problem... Adults, potential problem. Any Halichoeres should be treated the same.

I've had quite a few, all ate stuff when they got large enough.

 

[BotanicalReefer]

Thank you!

 

[Darkxerox]

Mine doesn't touch my snails or crabs and shrimp. But pretty sure it ate my berghia nudibranchs.

 

[BotanicalReefer]

Mine doesn't touch my snails or crabs and shrimp. But pretty sure it ate my berghia nudibranchs.

Mine has taken out many snails and small crabs, and the Coris wrasse is < 3”. With the small about of bubble algae I have I wanted to introduce a few into my 160 gallon in hopes to nip it in the butt.

 

[Darkxerox]

Try a pitho crab, they're way bigger and do a better job of eating bubble.

 

[BotanicalReefer]

I’m not familiar with that crab, I’ll look into it. Thank you!

 

[Raj Gill]

I have a very large emerald crab you are welcome to have for free. 3" wide hulking sump monster. I am fairly sure he is wrasse proof at this point

 

[Ayman]

Mine doesn't touch my snails or crabs and shrimp. But pretty sure it ate my berghia nudibranchs.

My Melanurus wrasse ate my last bergenia nudibranchs that I placed. Have to try again after i catch him.

 

[BotanicalReefer]

I have a very large emerald crab you are welcome to have for free. 3" wide hulking sump monster. I am fairly sure he is wrasse proof at this point

Hi Raj. I’d love to take one off your hand and observe its feeding habits in my tank. Thank you. Feel free to text me and maybe I can pick it up today if you’re free. 707-480-6920