Hi Everyone,
I’ve had some bad luck with leopards lately that’s been compounded by the lack of availability due to Covid-19. I’ve tried 3 and only had 1 survive. Sadly, that one recently jumped out of the tank...
So, after extensive research. I’ve decided to have another go.
Eventually, the Wrasses will live in a RedSea Reefer 750. I’ve got a build thread here: https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/new-red-sea-reefer-750-with-v3-cabinet-and-sump.679053/
Current stock:
- Large Powder Blue Tang
- Med Kole Yellow Eye
- Med One Spot Foxface
- Med Moyeri Leopard Wrasse (Moving soon)
- Blue Devil
- 2 True Perc Clowns
- Large Skunk Cleaner
To avoid any issues with jumpers in the future, I’ve ordered the RS DIY lid kit. Should be here in the next week or so.
I ordered 4 small Leopard Wrasses from @LiveAquaria last night. I wasn’t sure if they were the best vendor but the lack of availability made them my choice. Really hoping my first shipment from them is a good one.
I set up my old 120 gallon system in my garage a while back and added 2 Tupperware containers with live sand. Hopefully, that will keep them happy.
The tank is currently sitting at 1.018 to match the vendor as per others on the forum. I’ll slowly up the salinity over the first week or two. There are pods in the tank and I’ve got plenty more if the Leopards refuse frozen early on. Including a Tigger Pod tank near by.
I’ve got CopperSafe and other meds on hand if needed and plenty of water on hand for water changes. Planning on keeping them in this system for observation until they are eating very well and I’m confident that they’ll succeed in the main display.
The tank will be kept dark except for a 6 hour (garage light only) period each day. Eventually, I’ll place an old freshwater light on the tank to match my DT.
I’ll give the new arrivals a quick freshwater dip to get rid of any flukes. Per what I’ve read from humble fish and others, the water will be well aerated, match temp/ph.
I’ve got a suspicion that part of my issues with previous attempts was a Moyeri Leopard wrasse that I purchased a long time ago. He liked chasing some of My previous wrasses so he will be moving to another system I own.
Eventually, this system will become my frag tank. For now, it’ll be a very large QT. If I need to medicate, I can set up a separate 20 gallon as well.
If anyone else has suggestions or comments, please feel free to chime in!
Here is a pic of the QT tank.
I’ve had some bad luck with leopards lately that’s been compounded by the lack of availability due to Covid-19. I’ve tried 3 and only had 1 survive. Sadly, that one recently jumped out of the tank...
So, after extensive research. I’ve decided to have another go.
Eventually, the Wrasses will live in a RedSea Reefer 750. I’ve got a build thread here: https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/new-red-sea-reefer-750-with-v3-cabinet-and-sump.679053/
Current stock:
- Large Powder Blue Tang
- Med Kole Yellow Eye
- Med One Spot Foxface
- Med Moyeri Leopard Wrasse (Moving soon)
- Blue Devil
- 2 True Perc Clowns
- Large Skunk Cleaner
To avoid any issues with jumpers in the future, I’ve ordered the RS DIY lid kit. Should be here in the next week or so.
I ordered 4 small Leopard Wrasses from @LiveAquaria last night. I wasn’t sure if they were the best vendor but the lack of availability made them my choice. Really hoping my first shipment from them is a good one.
I set up my old 120 gallon system in my garage a while back and added 2 Tupperware containers with live sand. Hopefully, that will keep them happy.
The tank is currently sitting at 1.018 to match the vendor as per others on the forum. I’ll slowly up the salinity over the first week or two. There are pods in the tank and I’ve got plenty more if the Leopards refuse frozen early on. Including a Tigger Pod tank near by.
I’ve got CopperSafe and other meds on hand if needed and plenty of water on hand for water changes. Planning on keeping them in this system for observation until they are eating very well and I’m confident that they’ll succeed in the main display.
The tank will be kept dark except for a 6 hour (garage light only) period each day. Eventually, I’ll place an old freshwater light on the tank to match my DT.
I’ll give the new arrivals a quick freshwater dip to get rid of any flukes. Per what I’ve read from humble fish and others, the water will be well aerated, match temp/ph.
I’ve got a suspicion that part of my issues with previous attempts was a Moyeri Leopard wrasse that I purchased a long time ago. He liked chasing some of My previous wrasses so he will be moving to another system I own.
Eventually, this system will become my frag tank. For now, it’ll be a very large QT. If I need to medicate, I can set up a separate 20 gallon as well.
If anyone else has suggestions or comments, please feel free to chime in!
Here is a pic of the QT tank.