The Wrasse Lover's Thread!

[tbrown]

How long can a wrasse last under sand? I had to do a big blackout in order to kill off dinos, and my marginatus haven't woke up in two days because it's all dark. I can't find where he sleeps so I just hope she's ok.

My Garnoti was going on 3 weeks before she came out to play.

 

[Alpha_and_Gec]

My Garnoti was going on 3 weeks before she came out to play.

I don't suppose that would apply to a sandsifter goby as well...?
Bert went MIA in the last water change. I'd hate to see him dead because he's really grown on me since the waterbnuuy incident.

 

[steveschuerger]

Here‘s my Leopard hanging out with Montis and couple Acros

 

[JoJosReef]

Here‘s my Leopard hanging out with Montis and couple Acros

I spend the most time admiring my leopard. Such sweet personalities!

 

[steveschuerger]

I spend the most time admiring my leopard. Such sweet personalities!

I agree it’s the most mellow of my fish. Surprisingly the Melanurus I have is well behaved as well.

 

[Slocke]

I don't suppose that would apply to a sandsifter goby as well...?
Bert went MIA in the last water change. I'd hate to see him dead because he's really grown on me since the waterbnuuy incident.

Gobies can disappear for months if they have a hidden hole you can’t see.

 

[i cant think]

How long can a wrasse last under sand? I had to do a big blackout in order to kill off dinos, and my marginatus haven't woke up in two days because it's all dark. I can't find where he sleeps so I just hope she's ok.

You’ll likely find it will take a few days (5-6 at the minimum is what I’d expect) for her to adjust to the change. Any huge change to the environment and they do seem to dislike it for a few days.

Most Wrasses are adapted to live under the sand and they can do it for as long as they want, some will hide for 5-6 months and only come out at night until they feel safe enough to come out in the day.

 

[tbrown]

I don't suppose that would apply to a sandsifter goby as well...?
Bert went MIA in the last water change. I'd hate to see him dead because he's really grown on me since the waterbnuuy incident.

Depends. Some can burrow and hide for weeks and months behind the rockwork, but my Twinspot is rarely ever hiding so if he disappears I won't be holding my breath for more than a day or two.

 

[Sophie"s mom]

I am seriously considering both a iridis and a Solon wrasse together in my 90 g, anyone have any experience or thoughts on these 2 together?

 

[i cant think]

I am seriously considering both a iridis and a Solon wrasse together in my 90 g, anyone have any experience or thoughts on these 2 together?

I have a similar two together - I used to have a pair of Radiants with an Aquamarinus but unfortunately my male was bullied and eventually died due to a Hawkfish. These two however still remain and get along just fine. IME, fairies and Halichoeres work well together no matter the species.

 

[blecki]

Christmas wrasse went in last night. She got into the overflow of the QT tank which made her easy to catch but also made the move a lot more stressful than it needed to be. I haven't seen her since lights out last night. My only concern is that an engineer goby will bury her too deep to get out.

 

[Alpha_and_Gec]

You’ll likely find it will take a few days (5-6 at the minimum is what I’d expect) for her to adjust to the change. Any huge change to the environment and they do seem to dislike it for a few days.

Most Wrasses are adapted to live under the sand and they can do it for as long as they want, some will hide for 5-6 months and only come out at night until they feel safe enough to come out in the day.

Whelp... she came out this morning when I turned the light on to feed, and is still as fat as before. Guess she was fine. The dinos got a big pushback from blacking out, going to pick up a UV tonight and continue blackouts for another week.

 

[blecki]

Second six line is in the witness protection program (acclimation box) until I figure out what to do with it. Sump six line has been back in the tank for a week now and is definitely curious about the new arrival, spines up and flashing through the plexiglass. Probably going to take the new one back to the LFS if they'll take her; I've had her almost six weeks now so she might have to go on facebook.

 

[LeonardTheWrasse]

A while ago I decided that I would pick up a Leopard Wrasse if I found a healthy, eating and juvenile one in a store.

Today was that day!

I went to my LFS just to have a look, pick up a PhosBan reactor, have a chat. They got a Meleagris Leopard in about a week and a half ago, she's eating super well (18 mysis shrimp when they fed her in store), but not reacting well to the copper they run in all their tanks.
They know I wanted one, and they gave her to me because they know that I'll provide a good home for her. It's nice that they trusted me enough to just give her to me.

The wrasse is now acclimated after a bit of a rough acclimation (panting, lying on side, stressed to the max). She's super interactive, I now understand why everyone talks about their personality.

Excuse the poor quality photos, just very happy with my new addition.

 

[steveschuerger]

My Mel . And pardon all the bubble algae .

 

[JoJosReef]

My Mel . And pardon all the bubble algae .

Your well fed mel!

 

[steveschuerger]

Your well fed mel!

I feed the tank every day except Wednesdays when I do a double shift every week. My fish all act like puppies or my cat when they see me come to the tank.

 

[AZReef13]

What are the Challenges with A Twisiti? Same Leopards?

 

[Slocke]

So since this is my first time diving with wrasse since becoming a nerd I have some observations. Thalassoma are everywhere and are just constantly roaming and following parrotfish. Bird wrasse are not far behind and the adults have a similar behavior as Thalassoma but the juveniles are very common and inhabit a small bit of reef alongside Pseudocheilinus wrasse. Both of which prefer inhabiting a small section rather then roaming. Finally hanging on the edge of the reef are the dragon and razor wrasse.

My final wrasse count for Hawaii in order of how common:

1. Thalassoma duperrey - thousands
2. Thalassoma ballieui - hundreds
3. Gomphosus varius - hundreds
4. Oxycheilinus unifasciatus- hundreds
5. Pseudocheilinus evanidus - tens
6. Iniistius baldwini - tens
7. Pseudocheilinus octotaenia - tens
8. Labroides pthirophagus - tens
9. Coris Gaimard - several
10. Thalassoma trilobatum - several
11. Novaculichthys taeniorius - several
12. Thalassoma purpeum - few
13. Stethojulis balteata - 3
14. Anampses chrysocephalus - 2
15. Anampses cuvier - 1

Dissapointed not to see:

1. Macropharyngodon jeoffroy
2. Coris venusta
3. Cirrhilabrus jordani

 

[Slocke]

What are the Challenges with A Twisiti? Same Leopards?

Yep. Bit harder though