Yellow coris in a BB?

[chymos45]

Did a quick search, but didn't find the thread I was looking for. I think I remember one of the BB folks on here having a yellow coris wrasse. Do they REQUIRE a sand bed for burrowing/hiding, or can they successfully be kept in a BB tank?
The reason I ask is because I have a small problem with vermetids I cannot quite seem to get over and was looking to hire a hit man. I think the lined wrasses are another alternative, but the last 6-line I had was a little bully. May be an option now that the otehr inhabitants are well established and get along well.

 

[jcusmarine]

MvM's TOTM Solana. Beauty of a BB setup, but with a little sandbox.....should be what you are looking for - click on the following link:

 

[budsreef]

I don't know if they absolutely have to have sand, but the two I have sleep in it every night and dive in if they are startled so I would expect long term that they should have it. If you're set on getting one then maybe what jcusmarine said may be workable if the sandbox was large enough.

 

[chymos45]

Thanks for the suggestions, and Matt's use of a sandbox is pretty much what I figured I would do on my tank. With my 185, I have plenty of real estate for a good size sand box (with high sides to contain the sand) and have a good idea where I can put it that does not have a ton of flow. I even have the sand in my RDSB I can just take a tiny bit off the top. May even make a good spot for a nice clam...