The Wrasse Lover's Thread!

[steveschuerger]

Early Christmas present to myself. Anampses neoguinaicus . Went to petco. Almost grabbed a leopard wrasse but I already have a blue star.

 

[Gribbles]

I have a Lubbock's wrasse, eats well and is active. 75g DT, about 100g total with sump.

Am debating between a McCoskers or a Dusky Brunneus. Looking for reef-safe, colorful and peaceful. Something with a nice and unique personality perhaps. Any suggetsions?

 

[steveschuerger]

Not the best pics but in the tank now. Dang wrasses move!

 

[Slocke]

Not the best pics but in the tank now. Dang wrasses move!

Really good sign that it’s out. Rare for a tamarin.

 

[steveschuerger]

Really good sign that it’s out. Rare for a tamarin.

That was what I noticed at PetCo. Was swimming around and pecking at the rockwork. My local PetCo is better than most. It had 2 female Macropharyngodon meleagris that was enamored of but since I have a Blue Star I figured id go with it. Plus it’s big enough that my butt- hole tang might not try to annoy it.

 

[litsoh]

I also saw a juvenile dragon wrasse at my QT guys' place. Adorable!

 

[JoJosReef]

Looks like both of them are doing well and interested in the baby brine. The male also goes for mysis bits and ROE.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/txLV4yFV1HLM5zQM6https://photos.app.goo.gl/jbJAn9MWzQTuvaUh6Sorry about the glass--overdue for a scrape.

 

[steveschuerger]

I have a Lubbock's wrasse, eats well and is active. 75g DT, about 100g total with sump.

Am debating between a McCoskers or a Dusky Brunneus. Looking for reef-safe, colorful and peaceful. Something with a nice and unique personality perhaps. Any suggetsions?

McCoskers. I loved mine until the horrible creep of a Dottyback harassed it to the point of permanent hiding. Dotty no longer lives in this house.

 

[steveschuerger]

Really good sign that it’s out. Rare for a tamarin.

Well has gone into hiding/sleep. Hopefully when the lights start booting up again tomorrow morning it‘ll join my Mel and Leopard.

 

[litsoh]

McCoskers. I loved mine until the horrible creep of a Dottyback harassed it to the point of permanent hiding. Dotty no longer lives in this house.

This has me excited for the McCoskers and Exquisite I have coming soon

 

[tbrown]

I do need a McCoskers. I almost bought one a year and a half ago for $35 but passed. Went back the next day and he was gone.

 

[steveschuerger]

I do need a McCoskers. I almost bought one a year and a half ago for $35 but passed. Went back the next day and he was gone.

They’re usually lots more than that. Where’d you find it for that kind of deal?

 

[Gribbles]

Anyone experienced with Brunneus and can speak a bit as to their personality?

 

[tbrown]

They’re usually lots more than that. Where’d you find it for that kind of deal?

Petco.

 

[JoJosReef]

Anyone experienced with Brunneus and can speak a bit as to their personality?

Not yet! I have one in QT ready in Jan.

 

[jkcoral]

I have a Lubbock's wrasse, eats well and is active. 75g DT, about 100g total with sump.

Am debating between a McCoskers or a Dusky Brunneus. Looking for reef-safe, colorful and peaceful. Something with a nice and unique personality perhaps. Any suggetsions?

McCoskers fit the bill. On the other hand, the Brunneus (having just got one last weekend) definitely don’t meet the “colorful” criteria (still cool though).

You might consider a pintail. Hard to compete with those in terms of color. Like a glowing Starburst candy. And they are really sweet and personable. The ones I’ve had dang near will let you pet them

 

[Slocke]

Anyone experienced with Brunneus and can speak a bit as to their personality?

I have one of their closest relatives the lunatus. One of the more peaceful fairies. Mine keeps to itself.

 

[jkcoral]

Not the best pics but in the tank now. Dang wrasses move!

Such a pretty fish. If I still had the space I’d own another one in a heart beat. Nice pickup!

 

[AZReef13]

Not yet! I have one in QT ready in Jan.

Mine Just settled in with the group, Personality really hasn't develop yet, not causing any issues at all, Just Cruzes around tank. eats quickly when food is added. Mine is about 2 inches, waiting for her to color up.

 

[jkcoral]

I just left my dad’s house, and he has my Vivien (well, his now). He calls her “Vivvy” and the female pintail “penny” and is absolutely in love with them both.

Anyways, old man bought a brine shrimp hatch setup because he said Vivvy has stopped readily eating mysis. However, she’s still eating TDO pellets and mows through brine shrimp.

I’ve never seen a fish stop eating/showing interest in mysis, and I’m wondering if there may be something going on that I should be checking her for..