I miss my pintail. It jumped through the tiniest hole that was there. Found it behind the tank a few months later.
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Exactly how I lost my first pintail.
Was doing maintenance one day, must have jumped when I had the lid off. Didn't notice till 2 days later(had 2 very long days at work that week) when it was dried up on the counter behind the tank.
After loosing a pintail, and a black leopard that way, I now do a head count after having the lid off.
They’re adorable when they do that, I think I’ll try another once the bobbitworm is out of the tank (I’m 95% sure that’s why my second pink streak vanished).
What are your nutrient levels in that tank? What export methods are you using?I have a Reefer 525XL (5ft, 109gal DT/139 total)
About 16 fish total with the big hitters being a Blue Hippo, Yellow Tang, Melanarus Wrasse (4 inches) Orangeback Fairy Wrasse, Exquiste Wrasse. 5 Anthias, various other small peaceful fish.
All fish so far are very peaceful together One Lyretail Anthias is a bit of a bully but usually just chases some of the wrasses, other Lyretail but that’s it. The Melarus Wrasse does it’s thing diving into the same spot in the sand bed which is about 1.5 inches high, maybe 2 inches in certain spots
TSM Aquatics just got in Jeweled Leopard Wrasses. Would it be doable adding another sand dwelling wrasse like this one?
It looks absolutely gorgeous and a leopard wrasse has been at the top of my stocking list.
If I do grab the Jeweled Leopard, I plan to add some more sand in the lower spots.
I am also picking up a Brunneus Fairy Wrasse from them this weekend. I wouldn’t add the Jeweled for another 3-4 weeks to spread out the new additions.
Some concerns would be the Jeweled Leopard targeting my CUC, my copepod population not being high enough or my sand bed not being high enough. I see the Melarus hunting throughout the rocks all day. I feed frozen about 3-5times a day.
one of my favsLike this pair
I have a Reefer 525XL (5ft, 109gal DT/139 total)
About 16 fish total with the big hitters being a Blue Hippo, Yellow Tang, Melanarus Wrasse (4 inches) Orangeback Fairy Wrasse, Exquiste Wrasse. 5 Anthias, various other small peaceful fish.
All fish so far are very peaceful together One Lyretail Anthias is a bit of a bully but usually just chases some of the wrasses, other Lyretail but that’s it. The Melarus Wrasse does it’s thing diving into the same spot in the sand bed which is about 1.5 inches high, maybe 2 inches in certain spots
TSM Aquatics just got in Jeweled Leopard Wrasses. Would it be doable adding another sand dwelling wrasse like this one?
It looks absolutely gorgeous and a leopard wrasse has been at the top of my stocking list.
If I do grab the Jeweled Leopard, I plan to add some more sand in the lower spots.
I am also picking up a Brunneus Fairy Wrasse from them this weekend. I wouldn’t add the Jeweled for another 3-4 weeks to spread out the new additions.
Some concerns would be the Jeweled Leopard targeting my CUC, my copepod population not being high enough or my sand bed not being high enough. I see the Melarus hunting throughout the rocks all day. I feed frozen about 3-5times a day.
I dont see it being a problem. I keep a Leopard wrasse with a melanurus wrasse, along with a blue flasher and several other fish in my 65g.
The melanurus is more likely to target CUC than the Leopard. My sand is about an inch deep, that seems to be enough for them. If it's eating prepared foods, I don't think you'll have a problem.
So if I use an acclimation box for the jeweled wrasse, should I include a bowl of sand so they can burrow there at night?
Same.Yeah for sure, it'll get stressed out without sand to burrow in. I've never used an acclimation box for a Leopard wrasse. They'll just burrow if they get scared so I've never considered it necessary.
Same.
I have used an acclimtion box for some sand sleeping wrasses. And yes, I did offer a tub of sand to sleep in, but none ever went to the sand. They seemed to prefer hiding under the dish, rather then in the sand. This also stressed them out beyond belief.
I have since gone the same route as @JCM and many others in this thread regarding sand sleeping wrasses. I just plop, and drop. I find they are often less stressed, and will come out in a day or 2.
I have done this with all of my wrasses and not just sand sleepers. All of them remain calm compared to when I float them.I have since gone the same route as @JCM and many others in this thread regarding sand sleeping wrasses. I just plop, and drop. I find they are often less stressed, and will come out in a day or 2.
Don’t worry I feel the same haha, I really need to get that Jade to stay still for Atleast a minute.Been a while since I posted any pics. Will have to grab a few when everyone wakes up.