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Man I'm so in love with this fish but this is the only wrasse that will not last in my tank I don't know why.
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What's your QT regiment and then your introduction method in the DT?
It's also worth noting, the Blue Spotted Tamarin is a BIG species; grows to just over a foot in length.
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a QT/acclimation tank is a must with these guys to watch for illness and to aclimate them onto prepared foods...and they can grow to 16"...hopefully not for mannnnny years...LOL
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I QT for at least three weeks plus tank acclimate for a week or so to make sure no one gets aggressive. They always eat they last for a month then out of the blue I find them on the sand dead. All of my other wrasses are fine this is the only one I have problems with.
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And in that QT process (at least 6 weeks would be better, fwiw), do you proactivly treat with anything? You should consider doing a couple rounds of prazi at a minimum.
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I use prazipro and coppermine also. when I find my next one will go to six weeks I'm looking for a pair of flames right now so will try to find a next one.
Thank you for the info.
I personally do not prophylactically treat with Cupramine, especially on Wrasses. I would suggest you not treat any future additions unless you see any signs of Ich or Velvet during the 6 week long QT.
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Thank you I understand that but was just telling evo what I use I only use it if I see a problem after prazi
Oh ok, from your post it made me think you always use Prazi & Cupramine.
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Sorry for the mix up
Mike&Terry
Wrasses, Angels, & Tangs, Oh My!
Our two Rhomboids:
The smaller of our two Earl's
"Count Wrasscula" (male M. bipartitus):
Recently added to the display (although he's been with us since August) - P. attenuatus:
The smaller of our two Earl's
"Count Wrasscula" (male M. bipartitus):
Recently added to the display (although he's been with us since August) - P. attenuatus:
All gorgeous fish, and awesome photos! Thank you so much for sharing 
Staying within the Fairy & Flasher genera, my top 3 would be (in no particular order): C. cf lanceolatus (DD has them over $300, however you should be able to get a sub-male for around $250), P. attenuatus (females/juvi's run about $200, terminal males up to $300), and C. bathyphilus (males are around $250, females $100 or less (or C. nahackyi if you can find one). Questionable if you could get one for under $300, but C. johnsoni are way up there on my list as well
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That's a tough question...
You've got a few challenges in that question for me: uncommon, under $300, and (presumably) actually available.
There's some Paracheilinus I'd lump in there: octotaenia, attenuatus, angulatus, rubricaudalis
A few Halichoeres as well: timorensis, melasmapomus, rubricephalus
Cirrhilabrus are a bit more challenging to squeeze in there, but: balteatus, marjorie
You've got a few challenges in that question for me: uncommon, under $300, and (presumably) actually available.
There's some Paracheilinus I'd lump in there: octotaenia, attenuatus, angulatus, rubricaudalis
A few Halichoeres as well: timorensis, melasmapomus, rubricephalus
Cirrhilabrus are a bit more challenging to squeeze in there, but: balteatus, marjorie
Radiant wrasse and a couple of his buddies just wanted to say hello to everyone
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Staying within the Fairy & Flasher genera, my top 3 would be (in no particular order): C. cf lanceolatus (DD has them over $300, however you should be able to get a sub-male for around $250), P. attenuatus (females/juvi's run about $200, terminal males up to $300), and C. bathyphilus (males are around $250, females $100 or less (or C. nahackyi if you can find one). Questionable if you could get one for under $300, but C. johnsoni are way up there on my list as well
Thanks guys. I'm liking C. cf lanceolatus, P. attenuatus, and C. marjorie. Also on my radar are P. octotaenia and H. iridis.
How well do Macropharyingodon mix? I will be upgrading to a 190g when I move (in the next year or two). Will a meleagris and a choati have enough space in there not to kick each other around?
Radiant wrasse and a couple of his buddies just wanted to say hello to everyone
Great pic. I'm loving those colonies.
