Anampses Lennardi Wrasse....

2una · Mar 22, 2020

Demmelition4 said:
So mine was doing great the first week I had it, temperature of the tank was around 77. Temperatures went up to 80 on Friday, I did not notice till Friday night. I have not seen the Lennardi since Friday night so a little under 2 days.

I have reduced the temperature to 75, is there a chance he is just hiding from the higher temperature and will come back out soon? Is it common for a wrasse to hide if temps get too warm?

Mine lives fine in 79/80 so doubt the temp is an issue to worry about.

CoralWealth · Mar 22, 2020

2una said:
Mine lives fine in 79/80 so doubt the temp is an issue to worry about.

How long have you had it?

Highgrade · Mar 22, 2020

The tank with my Lennardi is between 74-75 degrees. I've had mine for 14 months.

CoralWealth · Mar 22, 2020

Highgrade said:
The tank with my Lennardi is between 74-75 degrees. I've had mine for 14 months.

Very nice to know, I am thinking it is the temp. It was doing great when it was 77 and when it got to 80 is when it went into the sand hiding

Highgrade · Mar 22, 2020

Demmelition4 said:
Very nice to know, I am thinking it is the temp. It was doing great when it was 77 and when it got to 80 is when it went into the sand hiding

Very well could be. Lennardi's are a sensitive fish which most people cannot seem to keep alive past 3-6 months. I've maintained the 74-75 degree temp the entire time I've had mine. So not sure if temp truly would play a role in behavior. As for life expectancy I would suspect higher than recommended temps would decrease the fishes lifespan. Similar to Blue Spot Jawfish and Catalina gobies to name a few.

CoralWealth · Mar 22, 2020

Highgrade said:
Very well could be. Lennardi's are a sensitive fish which most people cannot seem to keep alive past 3-6 months. I've maintained the 74-75 degree temp the entire time I've had mine. So not sure if temp truly would play a role in behavior. As for life expectancy I would suspect higher than recommended temps would decrease the fishes lifespan. Similar to Blue Spot Jawfish and Catalina gobies to name a few.

I am hoping it will come back out :(