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I recently added M. negrosensis. Out after 3 days in the sand eating frozen. Much smaller than the Potter's who has been disinterested in the new addition.
M. geoffroyi, 5 years, going strong
P. attenuatus, transitioned to supermale, stunning when he flashes on occasion
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P. attenuatus, transitioned to supermale, stunning when he flashes on occasion
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I have a pink streaked and a carpenters wrasse in a 25 gallon with a YWG pistol shrimp pair and a neon blue cleaner goby. I lost my yellow clown goby. Would a possum wrasse be a reasonable addition? Thanks!
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Madagascar and what?
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Possum yes but a flasher generally wants a long tank
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I agree with this, flashers (as their names suggest) will flash/display, when they hit the territorial displays they will swim, I’ve seen that some species can be faster than many tangs when they display.
I’d say the smaller species want a minimum of a 4 foot tank but if a 3 food has the right rock scape (minimal but with plenty of caves) it may work. Larger flashers I’d probably aim for a 5-6 foot tank for, especially species like the Hemitaeniatus and Octotaenia.
Carpenteri and others of the Mccoskeri complex (Rubricaudalis, Mccoskeri, Carpenteri, Flavianalis, etc.) tend to work in 3-4 foot tanks - again, a 3 foot will only work if it’s got the correct rock scape.
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Thanks for the input! The IM 25 Lagoon is only 12" deep, 20" X 24" wide and long. I did consider if the footprint was more accommodating for a flasher wrasse than a traditional 25 gallon. I have had the Carpenters for almost 2 years, and it seems to be doing quite well. I don't have a ton of rock, and I know when I trim back the macro, it enjoys the extra space.
I have decided to hold off on the Possum until I get my aptasia cleaned up. My LFS has a possum right now, but I just added 20 berghias a couple weeks ago and want the aptasia gone before I add anything new.
Good move. Berghia are expensive snacks for a lot of wrasses.Thanks for the input! The IM 25 Lagoon is only 12" deep, 20" X 24" wide and long. I did consider if the footprint was more accommodating for a flasher wrasse than a traditional 25 gallon. I have had the Carpenters for almost 2 years, and it seems to be doing quite well. I don't have a ton of rock, and I know when I trim back the macro, it enjoys the extra space.
I have decided to hold off on the Possum until I get my aptasia cleaned up. My LFS has a possum right now, but I just added 20 berghias a couple weeks ago and want the aptasia gone before I add anything new.
I've followed your build a bit and know about your Carpenter. I would just suggest sticking to the one and avoiding other flashers/fairies that might give each other the zoomies. Would be like a greyhound trying to turn on a half-sized track.
Possum would be a great addition. Did you say if it is a nigropinnata, albofasciata or tanakai?
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Adopted this one from a tank breakdown a few weeks back and finally move it with the rest.
Unfortunately the Cresent tile surf out of the nano. Should have left the netting over the tank, it managed to jumped thru the mesh…
Unfortunately the Cresent tile surf out of the nano. Should have left the netting over the tank, it managed to jumped thru the mesh…
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No way! Don’t those get super big?
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They get big but not too big. It will be transferred to the big tank eventually!
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Dude is from Australia? That’s amazing now you’re tempting me…
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I payed $150 so probably an indo. But it’s been at the LFS 3 weeks so hopefully doesn’t suffer from the Indonesian fish issues
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Well, my original naokoae disappeared after 24 hrs in the tank, never to be seen again, as did the cleaner wrasse pair. I think they managed to jump through the eggcrate lids and either the cats or the dogs found them before I did. The 2nd naokoae that one of my LFS ordered for me came in with UNWD, and died within 48 hrs of arrival at the LFS.
Thankfully, the other fairies (debelius, cyanogularis, and balteatus) still look fantastic and are swimming all over the tank. And I added a new guy today, who is still a bit shy, but came out to eat and had no aggression from the others.
Cirrhilabrus flavidorsalis, the Yellowfin Fairy Wrasse.
Thankfully, the other fairies (debelius, cyanogularis, and balteatus) still look fantastic and are swimming all over the tank. And I added a new guy today, who is still a bit shy, but came out to eat and had no aggression from the others.
Cirrhilabrus flavidorsalis, the Yellowfin Fairy Wrasse.
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I appreciate your input. Spot on, in my opinion. It is a yellow banded possum so, nigropinnata. It was already 2" long... Best for me to pass and be patient.
I would really prefer a small tanakai, but they are hard to find.
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