The Wrasse Lover's Thread!

[eatbreakfast]

This thread has been very informative so far! I'm going to read through the wrasse ID thread next. :) Any thoughts on this list in a 90g (plus a few other non-wrasse)? An acclimation box would definitely be used. I also have a place to rehome the Anampses if it gets too big. But is this too many wrasse? Which order should they be introduced? Also would any of them go after inverts? My main concern would be cleaner shrimp, feather dusters, coco worms, urchins, and clams.

Macropharyngodon bipartitus
Cirrhilabrus solorensis
Paracheilinus mcCoskeri
Psuedojuloides severnsi
Anampses neoguinicus
Halichoeres iridescent
Halichoeres melasmopomus
Halichoeres melanurus

Thanks for the help.

First of all, welcome to r2r!

That list looks compatible.

The Anampses and Halichoeres species are capable of eating the shrimp, though they usually leave them alone if the shrimp was in there first.

 

[Paul87]

Oh shoot! Paul I'm so sorry I just saw this post! XD Unfortunately, I am going to be removing the Wrasse. I really love the little guy, but I do want to be able to keep shrimp in the tank. I made a poor decision in purchasing the Wrasse, I definitely should I visited more than one website. :)

I tried catching him with two nets last night, and let's just say I think I am going to be acquiring that Aqua Medic fish trap. He was wayyy to smart, and eventually just hid in the sand. :/

OK. Lol. The best way (for me anyways) for sand diving wrasses is to wait to see when they dive into the sand and place a net or container over them and gently probe the sand to catch them on their way out.

 

[redsea01]

OK. Lol. The best way (for me anyways) for sand diving wrasses is to wait to see when they dive into the sand and place a net or container over them and gently probe the sand to catch them on their way out.

Oh wow I didn't think of that! So in a sense, it's almost easier to have a sand burying wrasse because you can trap them from the top! I didn't think about that. Thanks so much for the tip Paul!

 

[DracoKat]

hey all

Yellow Coris Wrasse.. They require sand in the QT, right? I put in a small tupperware of sand for my new guy

 

[eatbreakfast]

hey all

Yellow Coris Wrasse.. They require sand in the QT, right? I put in a small tupperware of sand for my new guy

Yes, they require sand.

 

[DracoKat]

thanks. He's been in QT for about 5 hours now, and just swimming back and forth. he knows the sand is there because I saw him nosing at it, but he hasn't gone inside. Light's out and he's still pacing.

hope pacing's a good sign. he did eat earlier.

 

[redsea01]

OK. Lol. The best way (for me anyways) for sand diving wrasses is to wait to see when they dive into the sand and place a net or container over them and gently probe the sand to catch them on their way out.

Oh I forgot to ask...do I just probe the sand with a second net or something? Or my finger? Thanks!

 

[NHreefguy]

Hey guys, I figured this would be the best place to ask wrasse questions. I've had a melanurus in my tank for about two months now and for the first week he was out everyday swimming with my mcoskers. My mcoskers jumped out about three weeks ago and now the melanurus only comes out from around 12 at night and goes in the sand shorty after my lights come on at 9am. Is this normal activity?

 

[Slm222]

good morning all. yesterday i came across the most gorgeous, what is listed as, carpenters wrasse at petco ( was there with wfe getting catfood). I am hesitant to buy there, but this fish is fantastic looking. the main reason i didnt buy it was it and the sub/female both had ich. they were both swimming around and he still flashed at the other. but what are the chances of the survival going into a qt? and what would your immediate recomendation be if i did get the fish, probably would get both to same them if possible. Thank you in advance

 

[Jstn]

Prob start with hypo salinity, and get them eating. After long enough time, I would bring the salinity up and prazi them. Afterwards observe for a month and if ick returned maybe try copper. I think copper first off would be too stressful, thats why hypo and feeding might be a good start.

 

[evolved]

thanks. He's been in QT for about 5 hours now, and just swimming back and forth. he knows the sand is there because I saw him nosing at it, but he hasn't gone inside. Light's out and he's still pacing.

hope pacing's a good sign. he did eat earlier.

He'll figure it out eventually. His world is a bit confusing right now. ;)

Hey guys, I figured this would be the best place to ask wrasse questions. I've had a melanurus in my tank for about two months now and for the first week he was out everyday swimming with my mcoskers. My mcoskers jumped out about three weeks ago and now the melanurus only comes out from around 12 at night and goes in the sand shorty after my lights come on at 9am. Is this normal activity?

No, I wouldn't call that normal, but when a fish is new to a system their internal clock can be quite a bit off your local region. However, for an established fish to start doing such a thing is usually a sign of being bullied by another fish.

good morning all. yesterday i came across the most gorgeous, what is listed as, carpenters wrasse at petco ( was there with wfe getting catfood). I am hesitant to buy there, but this fish is fantastic looking. the main reason i didnt buy it was it and the sub/female both had ich. they were both swimming around and he still flashed at the other. but what are the chances of the survival going into a qt? and what would your immediate recomendation be if i did get the fish, probably would get both to same them if possible. Thank you in advance

If they are still eating and otherwise in good condition, treatment in QT should be simple and the odds relatively high.

 

[Slm222]

Here is the fish in question. They still look to be searching for food and swimming around. Is the ID correct to you? Carpenters?

 

[NHreefguy]

He'll figure it out eventually. His world is a bit confusing right now. ;)

No, I wouldn't call that normal, but when a fish is new to a system their internal clock can be quite a bit off your local region. However, for an established fish to start doing such a thing is usually a sign of being bullied by another fish.

If they are still eating and otherwise in good condition, treatment in QT should be simple and the odds relatively high.

I didn't know how to quote just the one for me. My melanurus is the only fish in the tank so I don't see that being an issue

 

[evolved]

Here is the fish in question. They still look to be searching for food and swimming around. Is the ID correct to you? Carpenters?

From what I can see, yes. They look to be in pretty good condition.

I didn't know how to quote just the one for me. My melanurus is the only fish in the tank so I don't see that being an issue

Well in that case, you've got the reverse situation going on. Because there are no fish around, he's convinced there must be danger nearby (ie - a predator); therefore he's staying out of view (and therefore alive).
That will probably resolve after some time, but adding another fish would also do the trick.

 

[NHreefguy]

Thanks @evolved

 

[stevo01]

I didn't know how to quote just the one for me. My melanurus is the only fish in the tank so I don't see that being an issue

After you hit reply under that persons post it will come up in the reply for you, you've seen this as you did that part. So now just delete the text not in reference by highlighting the text you wish to delete. Just don't erase the code :)

 

[stevo01]

Well in that case, you've got the reverse situation going on. Because there are no fish around, he's convinced there must be danger nearby (ie - a predator); therefore he's staying out of view (and therefore alive).
That will probably resolve after some time, but adding another fish would also do the trick.

I didn't think of that. We have been wondering what it could be. I thought it was because it was a newly caught specimen and was still in the Fiji time zone, but this is making more sense now. Your the best Hunter!

 

[stevo01]

Besides @NHreefguy needs another wrasse ;)

 

[NHreefguy]

Besides @NHreefguy needs another wrasse ;)

Or four lol

 

[stevo01]

Think I'll get a Napoleon wrasse

I double dog dare ya...