The Wrasse Lover's Thread!

[eatbreakfast]

@eatbreakfast - Have a female blue star leopard about 3.5-4 inches in DT and a smaller male in QT currently . Do you think I can add the male safely ? The male is around 2-2.5 inches .
The female is very timid in nature and minds only her own business .
Definitely there will be acclimation box in use when transferring to DT .

Regards,
Abhishek

Maybe. I've seen some female leopards that behave exactly like a male, just missing the color. Definitely use an acclimation box and keep a vigilant eye.

 

[Abhishek]

Maybe. I've seen some female leopards that behave exactly like a male, just missing the color. Definitely use an acclimation box and keep a vigilant eye.

You are scaring me :(

 

[eatbreakfast]

You are scaring me :(

It may be perfectly fine, especially if the female is timid, but I have had trouble adding males to a larger female.

 

[evolved]

Looking for some advice. I currently have an H. Leucoxanthus, H. Chrysotaenia, and a P. Hexataenia that all get along well. I would like to add a M. Negroensis. Would these be compatible together?

I would be wary adding a leopard to a tank with a Pseudocheilinus species.

As would I!

You are scaring me :(

As he should; it's pretty risky.

 

[mfinn]

I use a screen top that uses 1/4" clear netting.
Do I need to consider changing the netting to 1/8" netting for smaller flasher wrasses?

 

[evolved]

I use a screen top that uses 1/4" clear netting.
Do I need to consider changing the netting to 1/8" netting for smaller flasher wrasses?

I don't feel that 1/8" is necessary. I've only ever used 1/4" and have never had an issue with it. However, I have heard a few reports of tiny fish getting stuck in 1/4" mesh.

 

[ChiCity]

Have you ever seen Paracheilinus Nursalim stateside?

 

[eatbreakfast]

Have you ever seen Paracheilinus Nursalim stateside?

Not collected for any market, and won't be for some time.

 

[eatbreakfast]

I use a screen top that uses 1/4" clear netting.
Do I need to consider changing the netting to 1/8" netting for smaller flasher wrasses?

The only fish I've had get through 1/4" mesh were juvie dartfish, never a wrasse.

 

[tom reilly]

Has anyone had experience with Halichoeres Prosopeion? "Two Tone" Wrasse"
Tank mates would be.
Melanerus
Yellow Coris
Red coris
Yellow and PBTangs
2 Clowns
5 Three Stripe Damsels
Orange spot gobie
135 gal tank ,20 gal sump.

 

[evolved]

Has anyone had experience with Halichoeres Prosopeion? "Two Tone" Wrasse"
Tank mates would be.
Melanerus
Yellow Coris
Red coris
Yellow and PBTangs
2 Clowns
5 Three Stripe Damsels
Orange spot gobie
135 gal tank ,20 gal sump.

Typically pretty middle-of-the-road on aggression. You'll definitely want to use an acclimation box with the couple Halichoeres already present in your tank to test the waters.

 

[evolved]

Have you ever seen Paracheilinus Nursalim stateside?

Not collected for any market, and won't be for some time.

^ This.
Don't expect to see that species in the trade any time soon, if ever.

 

[tom reilly]

Typically pretty middle-of-the-road on aggression. You'll definitely want to use an acclimation box with the couple Halichoeres already present in your tank to test the waters.

My clowns are the tank bullys, but I do use an acclimation box.
All of my blue legs don't come out till the wrasses hit the sand for the night so I dont worry bout them.

 

[tom reilly]

^ This.
Don't expect to see that species in the trade any time soon, if ever.

They have them at live aquaria. I've been trying to get local fish store to
order for me. In Texas, I worry bout shipping in the heat.

 

[evolved]

They have them at live aquaria. I've been trying to get local fish store to
order for me. In Texas, I worry bout shipping in the heat.

You must be thinking of a different species of Paracheilinus. nursalim is simply NOT available.

 

[tom reilly]

You must be thinking of a different species of Paracheilinus. nursalim is simply NOT available.

Talking about Halichoeres prosopeion.

 

[evolved]

Talking about Halichoeres prosopeion.

You quoted the wrong post then. ;)
No worries.

 

[Baker Co.]

By far my favorite species

 

[tom reilly]

You quoted the wrong post then. ;)
No worries.

Yes I should not be allowed around computers without one of my kids there.

 

[Willragan]

Baby twinspot. Had about 6 months. So far slow grower and model reef inhabitant. Doesn't bother even clams.