Finally a good «problem» with my reef!!!

[Raph]

Hey guys! There's a yellow banded possum wrasse available at a fish store. I really like it. Do you think it would be a good fit?

 

[i cant think]

Hey guys! There's a yellow banded possum wrasse available at a fish store. I really like it. Do you think it would be a good fit?

What is the current livestock?

 

[Raph]

What is the current livestock?

Same as when i started the thread!
A pair of clownfish
1 bangai cardinal
1 yellow coris wrasse
and yellow watchman goby with pistol shrimp pair. There's also a cleaner shrimp in there.

 

[i cant think]

Same as when i started the thread!
A pair of clownfish
1 bangai cardinal
1 yellow coris wrasse
and yellow watchman goby with pistol shrimp pair. There's also a cleaner shrimp in there.

I say go for it if you aren’t still wanting a pink streak!

 

[MaxM]

Hey guys! There's a yellow banded possum wrasse available at a fish store. I really like it. Do you think it would be a good fit?

They hide most of the time and are a bit delicate but they are also totally peaceful and will get along with everyone.

 

[Raph]

I say go for it if you aren’t still wanting a pink streak!

Thanks!

 

[Raph]

They hide most of the time and are a bit delicate but they are also totally peaceful and will get along with everyone.

Thanks! Do you have one?

 

[Raph]

Sooo.. Still taking my time and looking at some wrasses. Could a radiant wrasse be alright? I've seen that they do not ship well but other than that, are they good fish? Would it be alright with my yellow wrasse? I'm still leaning towards pink striped or possum but you know, I love to learn!

Thanks!

 

[i cant think]

Sooo.. Still taking my time and looking at some wrasses. Could a radiant wrasse be alright? I've seen that they do not ship well but other than that, are they good fish? Would it be alright with my yellow wrasse? I'm still leaning towards pink striped or possum but you know, I love to learn!

Thanks!

Halichoeres iridis is a beautiful species, I personally own one. Mine can be slightly more boisterous however mine is generally the anomaly (most of my fish are anomalies).
I really recommend it although your current chrysus may not be too happy straight away. Generally, Iridis just struggles with shipping but after that it’s a really easy fish to keep IME.

 

[Raph]

Halichoeres iridis is a beautiful species, I personally own one. Mine can be slightly more boisterous however mine is generally the anomaly (most of my fish are anomalies).
I really recommend it although your current chrysus may not be too happy straight away. Generally, Iridis just struggles with shipping but after that it’s a really easy fish to keep IME.

okay! I thought that they really looked similar. They aren’t in the same species?

 

[i cant think]

okay! I thought that they really looked similar. They aren’t in the same species?

They aren’t the same species but they are in the same genus. Generally Chrysus is lower in aggression compared to others though so I don’t think it should be an issue.

 

[Raph]

Halichoeres iridis is a beautiful species, I personally own one. Mine can be slightly more boisterous however mine is generally the anomaly (most of my fish are anomalies).
I really recommend it although your current chrysus may not be too happy straight away. Generally, Iridis just struggles with shipping but after that it’s a really easy fish to keep IME.

Just did some research. They're form the same genus but not the same species. Right? Any tips to acclimate them to each other?

 

[Raph]

They aren’t the same species but they are in the same genus. Generally Chrysus is lower in aggression compared to others though so I don’t think it should be an issue.

Alright thank you! I'll have to make a choice one day... I might just get a bigger tank

 

[i cant think]

Just did some research. They're form the same genus but not the same species. Right? Any tips to acclimate them to each other?

Honestly, the best way is an acclimation box. Just put a thin layer of sand (to cover the fish) and leave them to acclimate for a few days

 

[Raph]

Honestly, the best way is an acclimation box. Just put a thin layer of sand (to cover the fish) and leave them to acclimate for a few days

good!

Merci beaucoup!

 

[Raph]

Quick update.
I unfortunately lost my cardinal fish. I was away for school for 3 days and when i got back he was gone. My family told me that they saw him the night before... I have some cwc and a pistol shrimp so my guess is that whatever happened, the pistol took it in its burrow.
It's a bummer, I really liked this fish. I'm still taking my time and deciding the right moment to get a new fish. I just can't believe how patient I am in this hobby

Could a blue leopard wrasse be a good fit?
Of course I'm doing research about them but i was wondering what you do guys think about it?

Female Blue Star Leopard Wrasse

Macropharyngodon bipartitus Size-1.5"-3"

candycorals.ca

Thanks!

 

[Tathamet]

Sorry to hear about the cardinal. I had a royal gramma go missing on me and it took me over a year to find it lol. It had jumped and somehow got stuck on the underside of my power bar that was flat on the floor. I’ve also had my clown goby go missing on me. I looked everywhere for it daily until I finally found it hiding/wedged between the black aio wall and return pump in the sump. It was still fat and healthy when I found it a month later.

I couldn’t say on the blue leopard as I don’t know much about them but I’ve had a pink streaked in my tank since November and while I don’t get to see it too easily, (i have to be about 10 feet away for it to fully come out. Otherwise if I’m near the tank, it’s mainly just its face poking out of holes with the rare time that it fully comes out during feeding) it’s absolutely become my favourite fish. It always feels so rewarding when it lets you see it in full view. I tend call mine Birdo in my head since it reminds me of Birdo from Super Mario for some reason lol.

I’m really wanting to add another to the tank at some point just so I have more of a chance to see them.

If you’re still looking for them keep checking candy corals website in Ontario. They seem to get them periodically. i haven’t fully tracked how often they get them in stock but they might be seasonal. like twice a year they come in stock from what I’ve noticed so far.

 

[Raph]

Sorry to hear about the cardinal. I had a royal gramma go missing on me and it took me over a year to find it lol. It had jumped and somehow got stuck on the underside of my power bar that was flat on the floor. I’ve also had my clown goby go missing on me. I looked everywhere for it daily until I finally found it hiding/wedged between the black aio wall and return pump in the sump. It was still fat and healthy when I found it a month later.

I couldn’t say on the blue leopard as I don’t know much about them but I’ve had a pink streaked in my tank since November and while I don’t get to see it too easily, (i have to be about 10 feet away for it to fully come out. Otherwise if I’m near the tank, it’s mainly just its face poking out of holes with the rare time that it fully comes out during feeding) it’s absolutely become my favourite fish. It always feels so rewarding when it lets you see it in full view. I tend call mine Birdo in my head since it reminds me of Birdo from Super Mario for some reason lol.

I’m really wanting to add another to the tank at some point just so I have more of a chance to see them.

If you’re still looking for them keep checking candy corals website in Ontario. They seem to get them periodically. i haven’t fully tracked how often they get them in stock but they might be seasonal. like twice a year they come in stock from what I’ve noticed so far.

Hi! Sorry for the late response! Yeah i'm still looking at them. Spring is coming so i'll probably buy a fish soon since it's some of the best conditions for shipping. Did you ever order from candy corals?

 

[Tathamet]

Hi! Sorry for the late response! Yeah i'm still looking at them. Spring is coming so i'll probably buy a fish soon since it's some of the best conditions for shipping. Did you ever order from candy corals?

Yep, they’re one of the two stores I mainly order from. All my fish have been from candy corals if I’m remembering right and all came in good condition. The pink streaked was super tiny when I got it but it grew up to size pretty quick. It was cool to see the colours develop as it grew too.

 

[Raph]

Yep, they’re one of the two stores I mainly order from. All my fish have been from candy corals if I’m remembering right and all came in good condition. The pink streaked was super tiny when I got it but it grew up to size pretty quick. It was cool to see the colours develop as it grew too.

Awesome Thank you!