Does anyone have experience with McCloskey Flasher Wrasse?

[Artsharris]

My reef tank is now 5 months old. I have 2 clowns, 2 gobys and have a powder blue tang in the QT for another 2 weeks before moving to the main tank. I have heard mixed discussions on wrasse and read some are good for a reef tank and some are bad. I was drawn to the colors, size and benefit of the McCloskey but wanted to get a straight answer from a fellow club member.

Thanks,
Art

 

[FutureInterest]

I've had them and they are awesome fish. Super colorful. They are peaceful other than the males to other flasher males even of different species. Great color and movement. I love seeing them actually flash. It's such a treat.

 

[hzheng33]

i have the mcosker wrasse in my tank. absolutely one of the most beautiful fish i have.

 

[Artsharris]

This is great info. Will keep an eye out for a male or maybe a male and female. Did you purchase at a LFS?

 

[hzheng33]

This is great info. Will keep an eye out for a male or maybe a male and female. Did you purchase at a LFS?

Yes I did. I was lucky because most of the time you get sub-adult for $30-50. I was able to nab a adult for $30 I was to say...sub-adult/juvenile just takes time to mature. Mine is a male