Wrasse Introduction

[brannock_16]

Hello Everyone,

I just purchased a Tri Color Fairy Wrasse from my LFS. They have had him/her in a seperate tank (upon my request) for the last 2 weeks. The fish eats all types of frozen food and has been in QT for the time in isolation.

I brought the fish home and acclimated it to my tank and turned off all lights for 2 hours upon introduction. While the lights were out I could see him swimming about and checking out his new surroundings. As soon as I turned on the lights for feeding I have yet to find the fish again.

Is it normal for Fairy Wrasses to be timid upon introduction to a new tank? How long should I wait for the fish to not show itself in my tank before I start to worry?

I thank you in advance and have listed below my stock list for the tank, even though there should be minimal aggression in the tank.

120 Gallon tank w/40 Breeder sump. Vertex Alpha 170 skimmer, 2 media reactors (one carbon, one Bellaphos) and a fuge with macro algae.

1 Hippo Tang
1 Diamond Goby
1 Target Mandarin
1 Cleaner Wrasse
2 Oscellaris Clowns
3 Lyretail Anthias
4 Bartlett Anthias

I will also be adding an Australian Scotts Fairy Wrasse on Friday.

 

[SaraB]

Yes, some wrasses can be timid and hide for a bit when introduced to a new tank. Did you just add it today? If so, this is completely normal.

Also, I'd reconsider the Scotts as they have a reputation of having an attitude with other wrasses...especially if you ever want to add another type to your tank.

 

[brannock_16]

Yes, some wrasses can be timid and hide for a bit when introduced to a new tank. Did you just add it today? If so, this is completely normal.

Also, I'd reconsider the Scotts as they have a reputation of having an attitude with other wrasses...especially if you ever want to add another type to your tank.

Yes the tri color wrasse was added today. Also, have you had personal experience with scotts wrasses? If so, how was the fish and what was the tank it was in like?


I have seen multiple tanks with scotts wrasses and multiple other wrasses. It will be a small sized scotts and then I plan on adding a medium to large sized rhomboid wrasses in a month or two.

How do you think that combo would work out?

 

[SaraB]

No, I have not had a personal experience with a Scott's as I researched my fish prior to adding and found out they are one of the larger Cirrhilabrus wrasses and can become very dominant when they are adults. If you are dead set on getting one, just make sure you have plenty of hiding spaces in your rockwork for all of them.

 

[Brad Syphus]

If you want a Scotts, I would wait and add him Last. Definately After the rhomboids.

 

[_Alex_]

wrasses are known for hiding out in the sand. my yellow coris i have had for almost 2 years will go a day or 2 without being seen then show back up. give him some time to relaxe and get use to the new settings and he will show up

 

[brannock_16]

No, I have not had a personal experience with a Scott's as I researched my fish prior to adding and found out they are one of the larger Cirrhilabrus wrasses and can become very dominant when they are adults. If you are dead set on getting one, just make sure you have plenty of hiding spaces in your rockwork for all of them.

No, I have not had a personal experience with a Scott's as I researched my fish prior to adding and found out they are one of the larger Cirrhilabrus wrasses and can become very dominant when they are adults. If you are dead set on getting one, just make sure you have plenty of hiding spaces in your rockwork for all of them.

I really want this fish and the rhomboid to be the showcase fish of my tanks. I have done some research on the scotts, but off the top of my head I can't really remember any negative experiences. I have seen them in multiple tanks with various other wrasses and anthias (similar to my tank).

In your opinion do you think the scotts show aggression similar to six lines or mystery wrasses? Also, do you think that since I am getting one on the smaller side that this will help to curb the aggression issue due to the presence of larger wrasses and anthias?

On a side note I do have a fair amount of porous and Tonga rock in my tank for ample hiding. Thanks in advance for your reply and the help...it is much appreciated.

Robert

 

[Macropora]

Hello Everyone,

I just purchased a Tri Color Fairy Wrasse from my LFS. They have had him/her in a seperate tank (upon my request) for the last 2 weeks. The fish eats all types of frozen food and has been in QT for the time in isolation.

I brought the fish home and acclimated it to my tank and turned off all lights for 2 hours upon introduction. While the lights were out I could see him swimming about and checking out his new surroundings. As soon as I turned on the lights for feeding I have yet to find the fish again.

Is it normal for Fairy Wrasses to be timid upon introduction to a new tank? How long should I wait for the fish to not show itself in my tank before I start to worry?

I thank you in advance and have listed below my stock list for the tank, even though there should be minimal aggression in the tank.

120 Gallon tank w/40 Breeder sump. Vertex Alpha 170 skimmer, 2 media reactors (one carbon, one Bellaphos) and a fuge with macro algae.

1 Hippo Tang
1 Diamond Goby
1 Target Mandarin
1 Cleaner Wrasse
2 Oscellaris Clowns
3 Lyretail Anthias
4 Bartlett Anthias

I will also be adding an Australian Scotts Fairy Wrasse on Friday.

I had a fairy wrasse (not sure which one) hide for an entire month before it was fully acclimated to my 120 gallon. Thought it was dead for the first month because I never saw it. Also recently put a clear mesh screen on top to keep them from jumping out...