So, I'm not the only crazy out there who will add gsp.First coral (GSP) added and settling in. Hopefully I'll get a pic of it open soon.
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So, I'm not the only crazy out there who will add gsp.First coral (GSP) added and settling in. Hopefully I'll get a pic of it open soon.
I had it in the old tank grew it on the corner overflow.So, I'm not the only crazy out there who will add gsp.
All of mine were freebies so I have no clue what variety they are. I think one is just standard but one is supposed to be a mint green. Doesn't look much different to me. They all seem to be the longer tentacle polyps.I have 3 different types I'm trying to grow-out.
That's kind of what I figured. There were three in the tank - one was exhibiting those female tendencies, one was hanging out with her, the other was hiding in the corner. I chose the two that were together.If they're not attacking one another you're set. Clownfish are odd. Mine swim alone all day then at night they curl up together in the corner and lay there the whole night.
What all is in the tank? Also, @Crabby48 @sfin52 @SaltyT and @i cant think should be able to give you a full rundown on melysSo should I add a Melanurus Wrasse today if he's still at the store? I've got a close to 3" deep sand bed. My main concern is a lack of pods at this point. I have plenty of frozen brine and mysids. I've also got a ton of brine shrimp eggs that hatch good when I hatch them. I've got flake, two kinds of pellets, and plenty of Reef Jerky...
2 juvi Ocellaris clowns, 3 margarita snails, 2 cerith, 2 nassarius, and a stomatella snail. Eventually my Tomini Tang, Hector's Goby, Lawnmower Blenny, blue Chromis, and 3 Cardinals (2 Bangaii and 1 PJ) are getting switched over during the next couple of months.What all is in the tank? Also, @Crabby48 @sfin52 @SaltyT and @i cant think should be able to give you a full rundown on melys
If your snails are mainly nocturnal then you won’t have a problem.2 juvi Ocellaris clowns, 3 margarita snails, 2 cerith, 2 nassarius, and a stomatella snail. Eventually my Tomini Tang, Hector's Goby, Lawnmower Blenny, blue Chromis, and 3 Cardinals (2 Bangaii and 1 PJ) are getting switched over during the next couple of months.
Mine do this… the male sleeps in the top right corner no where near the female. Also my female never lets the male in whatever she is hostingIt's interesting... My clowns hang out together all day but when the lights go out they pick opposite corners of the tank. I've never had two clownfish together before. Is this common?
On the bright side, both are eating good and looking healthy.
I'm planning possibly other Wrasse types like Fairy or something as well. That's just what I have currently. As far as only 1 Melanurus the store only had 1 in stock. It's $30.If your snails are mainly nocturnal then you won’t have a problem.
Halichoeres melanurus will often take out diurnal snails or snails with weak shells. I would try get some stronger shelled snails or nocturnal snails, which Cerith and Nassarius are. For stronger shells, look into the Turbo Snails and Trochus Snails, I personally go for Black Footed Trochus Snails with Halichoeres wrasses.
As for aggression with other fish, the only time these become aggressive is sometimes with other wrasses (Often when it’s with the same or similar species). For example, Melanurus and Vroliki may become aggressive to eachother or Melanurus and Argus could become aggressive with eachother. Whereas Melanurus and Iridis would most likely leave eachother alone. With two clowns the Melanurus will most likely ignore them, same with the other guys you plan to add.
With their diet, this is a MUCH easier to care for Halichoeres in which it will eat essentially anything and everything (In some cases, even algae). You shouldn’t need to try absolutely everything with them however it’s always best to give all your fish a varied diet to keep them healthy.
The only thing you’ll want to watch out for is any damage caused by the sand. Although it shouldn’t harm the fish too badly as I believe I had my Halichoeres on the same sand and had no issue before I changed over to a much finer sand (This was just due to how I have a Wrasse that shows missing scales quite easily as well as wanting a goby/shrimp pair).
I’m curious, why go for just the one wrasse and not several?
I more meant other wrasses as if you kept multiple mels (or even most wrasse species) you’ll most likely wind up with a bunch of males fighting it out and end up with one species.I'm planning possibly other Wrasse types like Fairy or something as well. That's just what I have currently. As far as only 1 Melanurus the store only had 1 in stock. It's $30.