The Wrasse Lover's Thread!

[i cant think]

Well, he isn’t a female but how could you pass on a specimen that gorgeous!

 

[Tcook]

Well, he isn’t a female but how could you pass on a specimen that gorgeous!

Intact pin.

 

[i cant think]

Intact pin.

The very tip of the triangular tail is nipped but the majority is intact which is surprising. He was with 2 other males but was without a doubt the nicest of the 3 as he was more blue than pink/purple.

 

[i cant think]

Can we just start a partition to list out all the wrasses in the hobby and the genera they belong in and plaster it everywhere?

 

[GBRsouth]

I have a couple questions.

1. What is the indication that your tank is mature? My best understanding of this is that the system is stable, but I would like clarification. I'm interested in keeping a couple fish that come with the requirement that the tank is mature, so I don't want to mess up with this and risk my fish.
(This question leads directly into the 2nd one, in that I want to be sure my system, my skill set and my resources would be able to care for such fish.)

2. I've read/heard from other Australian reefers that we tend to have far better luck with the Anampses genus than those in the Northern Hemisphere. Does anyone know whether this is accurate?
From what I've seen with the ones in store at the LFS where I work, their care is on par with leopards in the sense that if they are healthy and eating from the beginning, you're basically good to go.
There is a lennardi wrasse at the store that's been there for over a month, and is doing very well. I want it, but don't want to risk the fish's life/s, as I said in the previous question.

Just to make sure I don't send the wrong message, if I ever ended up with a wrasse like a lennardi, I would make sure I kept it in suitable conditions. I don't want anyone to think that I would keep livestock in a unhealthy environment. (Temp, tank size, tank mates, etc.)

Thanks in advance, sorry for the wall of text.

Get a flashlight and inspect your glass at night. Do you see copepods. The more you see the better. Use phytoplankton to increase their population.

Two reasons you should have better wrasse then us. One is that the sensitive wrasse really struggle from shipping stress and apparently jet lag. They often sustain injuries, extreme stress, or just fail to acclimate to a new day/night schedule when being transported across the globe.

The second reason I am just speculating but it is well known that Australian collection is far more humane/responsible then Indonesian. Cyanide collection is very prevalent in Indonesia and many species of fish and coral inevitably die which is why people here will pay a lot more for Australian fish and corals. Harlequin tusk, regal angelfish, elegance corals, etc all have completely different survival rates from those two countries.

So I’m not at all surprised your tamarind and other wrasse do better.

I'd add to what @Slocke said, that coralline algae growth is a pretty good sign of tank maturity.

Additionally on survival for fish in Australia, the shorter supply chain means they will have been kept without food for shorter periods of time, lessening the impact on their immune system. And you would be keeping fish in Sydney that live in the same timezone in the case of GBR fish or only three hours difference in timezone in the case of WA fish like the Lennardi.

If that Lennardi has been at your LFS for a month, it is likely beyond any "Anampses issues" with collection and travel (If it's mouth and spine are both intact.) And you have been researching thoroughly to know if you can meet it's requirements. (A big gold star for this!)

But don't be rushed on the Lennardi if you feel you are not ready. Another will definitely be available again later.

 

[GBRsouth]

Can we just start a partition to list out all the wrasses in the hobby and the genera they belong in and plaster it everywhere?

Then everyone will want them and the prices will go up!

 

[Tcook]

Can we just start a partition to list out all the wrasses in the hobby and the genera they belong in and plaster it everywhere?

Is that chloroptosaurus?

 

[i cant think]

Is that chloroptosaurus?

Yep, he’s getting big now but still has the same colouring of a pale green with the purple striping.

I still don’t know what an adult male actually looks like as there seems to be many variations with some being white and brown and others being green and white.

And there’s even variation in the juveniles by the looks of it, some are the classic bright green but then there seems to be some that are striped with black/brown striping.

 

[i cant think]

Feeding time for the wrasses in the nano, the pinkie still hates water changes (well, most of my wrasses hide when it comes to water changes - especially the Jade).

 

[jkcoral]

Mr. and Mrs. Pinkstreak out hunting during breakfast today.

 

[JoJosReef]

My pinkies in QT:

 

[Crabby48]

Well, he isn’t a female but how could you pass on a specimen that gorgeous!

Did you just say it’s gender based off its appearance? Don’t think we can do that anymore

 

[Tcook]

Did you just say it’s gender based off its appearance? Don’t think we can do that anymore

Especially with all those colors.

 

[Crabby48]

Especially with all those colors.

Bet his skimmer cup will look like it’s full of lucky charms.

 

[Trixter227]

Went to go see 2 Brunneus today. It was really cool to see them. I got into wrasses in the mid 2000’s, yet until today have never had the chance to see one in person, so that’s always cool.

Both were about 2.25”-2.5” and being quite shy. One had more color than the other, and I got that one for my dad for a Xmas present. I was considering one for my tank, but I passed for now. They’ll be available on Quality Marines order sheet for a couple of weeks in case I change my mind.

This is the one I passed on:

Got this one for old man:

The dark color with glowing red lines looks amazing. I have one on the way from drreef! Im so excited.

 

[Reefkeepers Archive]

Let's hope this goes better than last time! Picking up a QT'd filamented flasher in 10 days! Wish me luck!

 

[JoJosReef]

Picking up my pair of pinkies tomorrow! Not quite finished with QT (observation period), but we have some scheduling challenges with vacation travel. Fingers crossed!

 

[AZReef13]

Let's hope this goes better than last time! Picking up a QT'd filamented flasher in 10 days! Wish me luck!

Good Luck Can't wait too see this one in your tank?

 

[AZReef13]

Picking up my pair of pinkies tomorrow! Not quite finished with QT (observation period), but we have some scheduling challenges with vacation travel. Fingers crossed!

Can't go wrong with the Pinkies I have 2 an they careless about everything else in there with them.

 

[jkcoral]

The dark color with glowing red lines looks amazing. I have one on the way from drreef! Im so excited.

I’m excited for you, pink streaks are one of my favorite fish. They have cool little personalities once they are comfortable.

For what it’s worth, I’ve found that getting them eating aggressively as soon as possible helps them to become more bold and outgoing. I’m a big fan of the ROE eggs, they’ve always gotten them eating super quick. And feed heavy so they don’t have to sit and watch other bigger fish and being worried about grabbing food. I think that helps them feel safe and willing to come out and about instead of hiding in the rocks!