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Hey guys I just got one of these melanarus wrasses for a steal yesterday and I was wondering will he pick on my fire shrimp or my pistolshrimp/goby pair?? he was out yesterday but now he is hiding
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Yes, they will attempt it Depending on the Melanarus size they can rip shrimp to pieces. Also once they establish a hierarchy you most likely wont be able to add any other wrasses or fish with similar body shapes.Hey guys I just got one of these melanarus wrasses for a steal yesterday and I was wondering will he pick on my fire shrimp or my pistolshrimp/goby pair?? he was out yesterday but now he is hiding
I agree they will eat shrimp, especially as they grow.....but IMO depending on your tank size Melanarus Wrasses and Halichoeres Wrasses in general are not as agressive as other kinds of Wrasses, like the lined Wrasses or Thalasoma Wrasses. I have 14 Wrasses in a 200 gallon with a male Melanarus. He doesn't bother my other Wrasses, including my six Leopards. Keep in mind that is a general statement though. Every fish is different and has their own personality. [emoji16]Hey guys I just got one of these melanarus wrasses for a steal yesterday and I was wondering will he pick on my fire shrimp or my pistolshrimp/goby pair?? he was out yesterday but now he is hiding
Hey guys I just got one of these melanarus wrasses for a steal yesterday and I was wondering will he pick on my fire shrimp or my pistolshrimp/goby pair?? he was out yesterday but now he is hiding
Melanurus temperaments can vary greatly between individuals. Most are a good community fish, that is fine with other wrasses, but will be at the top of the hierarchy. And some few will behave aggressively toward other wrasses. Some will leave motile inverts alone, while others are ravenous hunters.