Wrasses question for pros.......

Captain Nemo · Mar 17, 2011

Ok so I am between a melarnus wrasses and the Hawaiian flames, maybe a flasher, my question is , will any of these mess with my clam? He is about 3.5 in , my shrimps, or my cuc?? I figure I will lose some stuff but shrimps would be an expensive treat as would the clam. Thoughts and suggestions guys??:nerd:

btkrausen · Mar 17, 2011

I have quite a few wrasses, and I've never seen any of them go after shrimp or snails. I can't comment on the clam, as I haven't kept one in years. Included in my current stock is:

Red Tail Flasher
Rhomboid
Lineatus
Labouti
Pink Margin
Flame

WrasseSandwich · Mar 17, 2011

I've seen my wrasse (small tail) go after a shrimp, but the shrimp was on it's way out ( molting problem), a friend of mine can't keep shrimp because his mystery wrasse likes the taste if them

I don't think you will have any issues with the wrasses your looking at

Seasonedreefer · Mar 17, 2011

You should be ok with any of the wrasses your looking at I have a radiant and mystery together and they don't pick at any of my clams or inverts. I even have multiple shrimp and hermits no problems at all. I'm sure size determines appetite for most wrasses as both mine are just shy of 3 "

Captain Nemo · Mar 17, 2011

Thanks so much guys . I will try to find smaller ones if I can.

evolved · Mar 18, 2011

Everything there is fine, mostly. The melanurus may pick off an occasional snail or hermit, but they don't destroy your CUC. Keep them well fed and you'll probably never see it happen.

Mine will pick on an occasional hermit, but often the hermit is faster than the wrasse and gets into the safety of his shell. Mine doesn't bother snails, but I have heard of some going after snails if they get flipped over.

Captain Nemo · Mar 19, 2011

Excellent! The hermits are kindof large, so i think they will be fine. Anyways, what size screen do you guys use for the top when you make it? I saw like 10 different sizes at lowe's last night. So suggestions????

btkrausen · Mar 19, 2011

Clear 1/4 inch. You can get it from BulkReefSupply. Thats what I use and it works great.

Paul_N · Mar 19, 2011

Captain Nemo said:
Excellent! The hermits are kindof large, so i think they will be fine. Anyways, what size screen do you guys use for the top when you make it? I saw like 10 different sizes at lowe's last night. So suggestions????

I got the mesh from Dave (Acroholic) here on R2R when I made mine. It's the 1/4 inch clear stuff. He may have some left.

https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/se.../29899-fs-1-4-square-clear-polypropylene.html

Captain Nemo · Mar 19, 2011

thanks Paul! I will look into it.

btkrausen · Mar 19, 2011

Captain Nemo said:
thanks Paul! I will look into it.

How big is your tank Nemo? I have some extra pieces that I'd gladly send for free if you want. I have to buy a BIG sheet for my new tank, so the few pieces that I have aren't big enough. Let me know the dimensions and I'll see if its big enough for you.