Leopard wrasse

45ZoaGarden · Jan 27, 2020

Good morning fellow reefers! Yesterday I went to the lfs and picked up a leopard wrasse on a super special at a price I couldn’t resist. It was only $16 and eating mysis so I figured why not. I acclimated and put it into the tank last night. It sat above the sand bed before burying itself. About how long should I wait on the guy to come out? I’m aware that it’s a new fish and will probably hide for a few days but how long did you guys have to wait? I also threw a lawnmower blenny in there last night (who also eats mysis) and he’s already out and about. Any input appreciated

Millimylilly · Jan 27, 2020

Omg u didn’t QT? What’s wrong with you??? Haha just kidding... I do the same. What a great score though for 16 bucks! It should come out when it’s hungry and as long as nothing is scaring it or showing aggression, should be fine!

45ZoaGarden · Jan 27, 2020

What is qt? ;Hilarious Lol my lfs has me covered. They qt their fish and treat with copper, as well as treat for parasites before they even go up for sale.

Millimylilly said:
Omg u didn’t QT? What’s wrong with you??? Haha just kidding... I do the same. What a great score though for 16 bucks! It should come out when it’s hungry and as long as nothing is scaring it or showing aggression, should be fine!

Jesterrace · Jan 27, 2020

45ZoaGarden said:
Good morning fellow reefers! Yesterday I went to the lfs and picked up a leopard wrasse on a super special at a price I couldn’t resist. It was only $16 and eating mysis so I figured why not. I acclimated and put it into the tank last night. It sat above the sand bed before burying itself. About how long should I wait on the guy to come out? I’m aware that it’s a new fish and will probably hide for a few days but how long did you guys have to wait? I also threw a lawnmower blenny in there last night (who also eats mysis) and he’s already out and about. Any input appreciated

They can hide for up to several weeks or it could just be a day or two. Just keep an eye out for it and as long as it's healthy it will pop up again and after that it should form a pretty regular schedule (my Blue Star Leopard Wrasse did).

45ZoaGarden · Jan 27, 2020

Jesterrace said:
They can hide for up to several weeks or it could just be a day or two. Just keep an eye out for it and as long as it's healthy it will pop up again and after that it should form a pretty regular schedule (my Blue Star Leopard Wrasse did).

It was pretty healthy and active at the lfs. It was pretty chunky as well

ca1ore · Jan 27, 2020

Usually a leopard wrasse will emerge after a day or two. Could be longer though. What species is it?

Aetius · Jan 27, 2020

Mine came out after 3 weeks, but I suspect the reason was being bullied by a six line (who had to go eventually).

45ZoaGarden · Jan 27, 2020

ca1ore said:
Usually a leopard wrasse will emerge after a day or two. Could be longer though. What species is it?

Not gonna lie, I’m not sure. It could be a divided. It had some hints of blue. It was mostly orange with the black lines. It looked just like this one

45ZoaGarden · Jan 27, 2020

Either way, it’s a pretty fish

SCReef'n · Jan 27, 2020

The pictured fish is M. Meleagris. Should be out and about in a day or so. Good luck once established they are great fish

ca1ore · Jan 27, 2020

Meleagris is the most common, and among the easier, so probably that.

Katrina71 · Jan 27, 2020

Wish list fish for me! Congrats!

45ZoaGarden · Jan 27, 2020

Katrina71 said:
Wish list fish for me! Congrats!

I’ve been eye balling them for awhile too. When I saw the super sale, I couldn’t help myself.

Katrina71 · Jan 27, 2020

45ZoaGarden said:
I’ve been eye balling them for awhile too. When I saw the super sale, I couldn’t help myself.

I would have snatched it up too.

NJDragonet · Jan 27, 2020

Mine was just like that give it a few days

shookONES · Jan 28, 2020

Picked up a vermiculate leopard on Sunday. I saw her bouncing around the tank for an hour or two upon introduction, but has been MIA since. Hopefully she pops up again in the next few days.

ajhudson15 · Jan 28, 2020

just don't go poking around the sand trying to force him out as you could injure him. they have been known to hide for weeks at a time.

45ZoaGarden · Jan 28, 2020

ajhudson15 said:
just don't go poking around the sand trying to force him out as you could injure him. they have been known to hide for weeks at a time.

Haha yeah, it’s not me that’s the problem. I’m surprised my diamond goby hasn’t dug him up yet LOL

destro · Jan 28, 2020

Same boat here. I introduced my blue star leopard wrasse (female) to the display tank on Friday, January 17th. She went into hiding immediately.

Day 5 - I was certain she was trapped dead under sand and rock. Made no appearance.
Day 6 - early in the morning, to my surprise she was pacing the tank! Biggest relief.
Day 7 - went back into hiding.
Fast Forward
Today - No sign of her. Almost certain she is trapped dead under sand and rock.

She must be starving! ;Rage

45ZoaGarden · Jan 28, 2020

destro said:
Same boat here. I introduced my blue star leopard wrasse (female) to the display tank on Friday, January 17th. She went into hiding immediately.

Day 5 - I was certain she was trapped dead under sand and rock. Made no appearance.
Day 6 - early in the morning, to my surprise she was pacing the tank! Biggest relief.
Day 7 - went back into hiding.
Fast Forward
Today - No sign of her. Almost certain she is trapped dead under sand and rock.

She must be starving! ;Rage

She probably came out and had a feast so she could hide longer ;Hilarious