The Wrasse Lover's Thread!

[Greenstreet.1]

Man I'm so in love with this fish but this is the only wrasse that will not last in my tank I don't know why.

 

[Dustyboots]

Nice wrasse!

 

[evolved]

Man I'm so in love with this fish but this is the only wrasse that will not last in my tank I don't know why.

What's your QT regiment and then your introduction method in the DT?


It's also worth noting, the Blue Spotted Tamarin is a BIG species; grows to just over a foot in length.

 

[MIKE NY]

Man I'm so in love with this fish but this is the only wrasse that will not last in my tank I don't know why.

a QT/acclimation tank is a must with these guys to watch for illness and to aclimate them onto prepared foods...and they can grow to 16"...hopefully not for mannnnny years...LOL

 

[Greenstreet.1]

I QT for at least three weeks plus tank acclimate for a week or so to make sure no one gets aggressive. They always eat they last for a month then out of the blue I find them on the sand dead. All of my other wrasses are fine this is the only one I have problems with.

 

[evolved]

And in that QT process (at least 6 weeks would be better, fwiw), do you proactivly treat with anything? You should consider doing a couple rounds of prazi at a minimum.

 

[Greenstreet.1]

And in that QT process (at least 6 weeks would be better, fwiw), do you proactivly treat with anything? You should consider doing a couple rounds of prazi at a minimum.

I use prazipro and coppermine also. when I find my next one will go to six weeks I'm looking for a pair of flames right now so will try to find a next one.
Thank you for the info.

 

[Marshall O]

I personally do not prophylactically treat with Cupramine, especially on Wrasses. I would suggest you not treat any future additions unless you see any signs of Ich or Velvet during the 6 week long QT.

 

[Greenstreet.1]

Thank you I understand that but was just telling evo what I use I only use it if I see a problem after prazi

 

[Marshall O]

Oh ok, from your post it made me think you always use Prazi & Cupramine.

 

[Greenstreet.1]

Sorry for the mix up

 

[Mike&Terry]

Our two Rhomboids:


The smaller of our two Earl's


"Count Wrasscula" (male M. bipartitus):


Recently added to the display (although he's been with us since August) - P. attenuatus:

 

[Marshall O]

All gorgeous fish, and awesome photos! Thank you so much for sharing :)

 

[zibba]

Gorgeous fish! While they're all beautiful, I really like the Rhomboid pic. They'll be on my short list (along with the attenuatus) once I get a bigger tank.

 

[KoleTang]

Hey Marshall and Hunter, what are your 3 favorite uncommon wrasses that cost under $300 each?

I'm shopping around, but on a budget. ;)

 

[Marshall O]

Staying within the Fairy & Flasher genera, my top 3 would be (in no particular order): C. cf lanceolatus (DD has them over $300, however you should be able to get a sub-male for around $250), P. attenuatus (females/juvi's run about $200, terminal males up to $300), and C. bathyphilus (males are around $250, females $100 or less (or C. nahackyi if you can find one). Questionable if you could get one for under $300, but C. johnsoni are way up there on my list as well :)

 

[evolved]

That's a tough question...

You've got a few challenges in that question for me: uncommon, under $300, and (presumably) actually available.

There's some Paracheilinus I'd lump in there: octotaenia, attenuatus, angulatus, rubricaudalis

A few Halichoeres as well: timorensis, melasmapomus, rubricephalus

Cirrhilabrus are a bit more challenging to squeeze in there, but: balteatus, marjorie

 

[ingtar_shinowa]

Saw some bread and butter flashers today and wanted them, but i got a tanaka in qt and bad luck with flashers.

 

[watchguy123]

Radiant wrasse and a couple of his buddies just wanted to say hello to everyone

 

[KoleTang]

Staying within the Fairy & Flasher genera, my top 3 would be (in no particular order): C. cf lanceolatus (DD has them over $300, however you should be able to get a sub-male for around $250), P. attenuatus (females/juvi's run about $200, terminal males up to $300), and C. bathyphilus (males are around $250, females $100 or less (or C. nahackyi if you can find one). Questionable if you could get one for under $300, but C. johnsoni are way up there on my list as well :)

That's a tough question...

You've got a few challenges in that question for me: uncommon, under $300, and (presumably) actually available.

There's some Paracheilinus I'd lump in there: octotaenia, attenuatus, angulatus, rubricaudalis

A few Halichoeres as well: timorensis, melasmapomus, rubricephalus

Cirrhilabrus are a bit more challenging to squeeze in there, but: balteatus, marjorie

Thanks guys. I'm liking C. cf lanceolatus, P. attenuatus, and C. marjorie. Also on my radar are P. octotaenia and H. iridis.

How well do Macropharyingodon mix? I will be upgrading to a 190g when I move (in the next year or two). Will a meleagris and a choati have enough space in there not to kick each other around?

Radiant wrasse and a couple of his buddies just wanted to say hello to everyone

Great pic. I'm loving those colonies.