Would a Lunare Wrasse make a good roomie for my Porc.  The Lunare is a stunning

fish with loads of personality.  From what I've researched, its described as an aggressive

fish and very active.  Would a Porc and a Lunare be compatible or am I asking for trouble? 

Are  you familiar with this species of wrassee and would you recommend housing this with my 

porc?   Thanks!

There are many wrasses that bury themselves in the sand which can be dangerous with puffers.  Thalassoma lunare are not ones that will bury in the sand like other wrasses so they would be a good choice for a wrasse in a "puffer tank". 

Best of luck.

No first hand experience - just second hand information.  I think it is worth a try - just like people - some may get along in one situation but not another.

Please keep us updated on your experiences.

Best of luck.

Dont get me wrong, any 2nd hand information you can offer would be valuable in my decision in regards to finding a suitable companion for my porc.  Do you know of others who have successfully kept these fish together?  Thanks again. 

Gary  

Yes I have seen/heard of  them kept successfully together and I have seen/heard of them not working out.

Watch closely and have a back up plan.  After quarantining the wrasse, may consider dividing the tank with a plastic lighting screen for a couple weeks to get the two acclimated to each other.  I often use this approach when adding someone new.

Best of luck.

How are you?  I'm still trying to decide on what fish buddy to get for my porc, "Hootie."  A while back I had inquired with you about the possiblity of adding a Lunare wrasse.  I received enough bad references for this fish to scrap this idea.  I have my eye on 3 other prospects, all wrasse.  Here they are:  Australian Harlequin Tusk,  Paddlefin Wrasse, Red Coris Wrasse.  They are all quite attractive and active fish.  I am now doing as much research as I can to determine which would be best suited for my system and for Hootie.  I also realize that I can only get a medium sized fish since I have a 55 gal. at this time which I will be upgrading to at least a 150 in the next year.  It does help that I have a sump, refugium and an excellent skimmer. I do not expect to add any more fish to this present tank.   What info and advice can you share with me in regards to these wrasse?  The Red Coris is a gorgeous fish and is said to have a great personality and is highly intelligent.  Not sure how hardy this species is compared to the Aussie Tusk or Paddlefin.  It also burrows into sand and can move LR.  You had told me advised me not to get a wrasse that burrows since this would be dangerous with a porc.  Could you explain how or why this would be.  I dont have much info on the Paddlefin except that it is an active and assertive fish, but not as mean as the Lunare.  I've seen one at my LFS and its an exceptionally beautiful fish.  The Aussie Tusks are also quite attractive but have less of an outgoing or interesting personality. I also realize that it would be difficult or perhaps impossible to have a clean up crew with any of these guys. I'm not sure which one of these is the worst offender in this case.  I would love to hear what you think and your advice as always is greatly appreciated and respected.  Thanks!

Gary

Any fish or animal that buries in the sand can inadvertently be bitten by a puffer.  It is their natural feeding/hunting instinct to blow the sand at night and look for food.  Many buried wrasses have fallen victim to a puffer's teeth.