Pinstripe wrasse question

[Toallhisdoom]

Just picked up a cute little "pinstripe melanarus" wrasse from the lfs. Got home and smacked my head. I have arag alive black substrate. It is not fine by any means. I have had fairy wrasses so was not even thinking about the wrasses that need sand. Anyone know if this will be an issue? She is doing great so far. Ate within minutes of being introduced. And exploring. But when bed time comes I do not want her to stress out.

 

[eatbreakfast]

That sand is fine.

 

[stevo01]

Surprised she didnt bolt right into the sand when introduced. That may be a sign the the sand is not suitable. It does look a little too corse. Might want to mix some fine black sand into what you already have.

 

[stevo01]

Never mind. TJ is giving the thumbs up

 

[Toallhisdoom]

She seems super happy! I am suprised as well. Years back had yellow and green coris wrasses and did not see them for days after introducing. She is exploring every inch of the tank being followed by my clowns! Haha [emoji28]

 

[adonis854]

I RECENTLY JUST BOUGHT A MALE AND LIKE MOST SAID THEY ARE SNAIL KILLERS..I JUST HAD TO C IT 4 MYSELF ...AND LETS JUST SAY I CANNOT PUT IT IN MY DT..UGH....I LOVE THE COLORS ON THESE WRASSES THO..SO OH WELL I GUESS RIGHT ?

 

[stevo01]

She seems super happy! I am suprised as well. Years back had yellow and green coris wrasses and did not see them for days after introducing. She is exploring every inch of the tank being followed by my clowns! Haha

Thats cool! My melanurus stayed under almost 36 hours. Love this genera of wrasse so much!

 

[Toallhisdoom]

I have read they are hit or miss on the snails. Fingers crossed mine will leave them be! Haha

 

[adonis854]

I have read they are hit or miss on the snails. Fingers crossed mine will leave them be! Haha

IF ITS A FEMALE..MOST LIKELY HAVE A BETTER CHANCE..GOOD LUCK.AND LOVE THE FISH NO MATTER WHAT ..

 

[Toallhisdoom]

Well the white channel turned out at 9pm last night and she disappeared. So assuming she was able to get under the substrate. She came out this morning when the lights came on. So think she will be just fine!

 

[stevo01]

Great news