The Wrasse Lover's Thread!

HairyGary · May 16, 2018

evolved said:
I have not tried, but I have seen it done just fine.

Great thanks. I was leaning that way.

Greenstreet.1 · May 16, 2018

Thank you evolved will have to keep my eyes open for this one.

BigJohnny · May 16, 2018

Greenstreet.1 said:
Also R.o.e works great for me along with white worms.

Hey do you culture white worms? If so would love to know how it goes for you/see your setup.

Thanks

Greenstreet.1 · May 16, 2018

BigJohnny said:
Hey do you culture white worms? If so would love to know how it goes for you/see your setup.

Thanks

First of all Big up to MR. Paul B he put me on to the black worms and then to the white worms which are better than the black as they can be gut loaded to feed your fish and they stay alive in the tank for a few days also.

I keep them in a container with potting soil and feed them wheat bread soaked in yogurt also nori sheets and some other things. My fish love them don’t talk about my wrasses.
I just started back my tank a few months back but it’s getting there.

Black worms

There’s a pic of the tank a few post up.

saullman · May 16, 2018

BigJohnny said:
Order California live blackworms from:

https://www.aquaticfoods.com/LiveBlackwormsM.html

Get the smallest order which is unfortunately 1/8th lb for $37.99 with included overnight shipping. Seems expensive but that will last you a looong time as long as you rinse them daily.
If you order quickly they will be there tomorrow morning.

If it doesn't eat those it likely won't eat anything so keep trying and it will either eventually come around or pass unfortunately, but I believe it is your best bet. IMO it is the best food we can give our fish for a variety of reasons and 95% of fish can't resist them.

Try offering food lightly 3x a day while she is out if you can. If she eats them keep feeding 3x a day but don't stop each feeding until she can't eat anymore. I only say lightly originally because she may ignore them first few times.

Thank you for the advice BigJohnny. I will give that a try.

scuzy · May 17, 2018

HairyGary · May 17, 2018

scuzy said:

Beautiful. Is that an 8 line in there as well?

Greenstreet.1 · May 17, 2018

Nice diamond tail [emoji1531] and lineatus.

scuzy · May 17, 2018

HairyGary said:
Beautiful. Is that an 8 line in there as well?

Yes a eightline, diamondtail, pintail, Bruuneus, flame and lineatus

scuzy · May 17, 2018

Greenstreet.1 said:
Nice diamond tail [emoji1531] and lineatus.

Thank you.

HairyGary · May 17, 2018

scuzy said:
Yes a eightline, diamondtail, pintail, Bruuneus, flame and lineatus

How big is your QT? Looks like the eightline and diamondtail get along.

saullman · May 17, 2018

Greenstreet.1 said:
Also R.o.e works great for me along with white worms.

Don't mind my ignorance, but what does R.O.E. stand for?

scuzy · May 17, 2018

saullman said:
Don't mind my ignorance, but what does R.O.E. stand for?

Real ocean eggs by reef nutrition

HairyGary · May 17, 2018

Greenstreet.1 said:
First of all Big up to MR. Paul B he put me on to the black worms and then to the white worms which are better than the black as they can be gut loaded to feed your fish and they stay alive in the tank for a few days also.

I keep them in a container with potting soil and feed them wheat bread soaked in yogurt also nori sheets and some other things. My fish love them don’t talk about my wrasses.
I just started back my tank a few months back but it’s getting there.

Black worms

There’s a pic of the tank a few post up.

Never fed live black or white worms. I heard black worms carry parasites so I have been reluctant to use.

eatbreakfast · May 17, 2018

HairyGary said:
Never fed live black or white worms. I heard black worms carry parasites so I have been reluctant to use.

I believe that's tubifex worms, which are sometimes sold as black worms. But tubifex are often found around raw sewage.

saullman · May 17, 2018

Greenstreet.1 said:
First of all Big up to MR. Paul B he put me on to the black worms and then to the white worms which are better than the black as they can be gut loaded to feed your fish and they stay alive in the tank for a few days also.

I keep them in a container with potting soil and feed them wheat bread soaked in yogurt also nori sheets and some other things. My fish love them don’t talk about my wrasses.
I just started back my tank a few months back but it’s getting there.

Black worms

There’s a pic of the tank a few post up.

Where can I find white worms?

HairyGary · May 17, 2018

eatbreakfast said:
I believe that's tubifex worms, which are sometimes sold as black worms. But tubifex are often found around raw sewage.

So I should make sure then before I buy. Thanks TJ. Much appreciated.

saltyhog · May 17, 2018

scuzy said:

I kinda liked the Lineatus and C. isoscoles hotness too!

Is the Gold Flake going in a full blown reef tank? Love to hear your experience with this fish. Always wanted one but was a bit afraid of what it would limit me to in the way of coral.