The Wrasse Lover's Thread!

[evolved]

Agree; the dynamic amongst them all changed, and that could happen for numerous reasons. And it's almost guaranteed to change to some degree as each fish ages, and sometime it's not for the better.

 

[Mr tap water]

His some of mine.

 

[YodaHart]

My newest addition!


Mystery Wrasse




And here's a potters wrasse I just got today that sitting in QT

 

[reggaedrummin]

That potter is gorgeous!

 

[nature786]

[emoji106] nice potters wrasse

 

[c_healy]

Theyre bad pictures, and I know what he is but cant pass up a chance to show off my new wrasse

 

[YodaHart]

Nice! Looks great

 

[brentsreef]

My only wrasse at the moment

 

[Djbrandriff150]

Wrasses

whats everyone's best way to acclimate a new wrasse since they hide so well in sand...

 

[YodaHart]

Here's a good read about leopard wrasses but applies to all types

http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2002-07/hcs3/

 

[evolved]

whats everyone's best way to acclimate a new wrasse since they hide so well in sand...

First, not all genera sleep/bury in sand; it's entirely a matter of genus.

Second, I always advocate you QT a new wrasses 6-8 weeks prior to their addition in the DT. Then, it's best to use an acclimation box for a few days to ensure there will be no aggression issue with any established tankmates.

Once they're finally release in the DT, there's still a chance they will disappear for a few days. This is normal and there's no special measures which you need to take. If the species is of a genus which buries in the sand, it could be 2-3 weeks before they're seen.

Patience is required.

 

[Djbrandriff150]

I know all that I was just asking for options with I greatly appreciate

 

[c_healy]

 

[c_healy]

Here's my flame displaying to the new comers. A red tail flasher and royal flasher from dd. He is obsessed with the royal flasher.

 

[Aquaph8]

That flame is a pretty boy!

 

[c_healy]

Thanks.

Always dreamed of having one. Ill get some pictures of the lineatus next. Although he rarely flares his fins and flashes his color.

 

[jcweldon]

My labouts

 

[jcweldon]

My labouts

 

[c_healy]

Nice labouts. I was considering one but hear they can get aggressive. How is yours?

 

[jcweldon]

I have not had any problems but I have only had him a week. He is with 2 clowns and 3 Dispar Anthis.