I’d personally want sand as all the tiles I’ve had and have cared for use it for making “burrows” under the rockwork (It’s more like a dip in the sand).
You hit the jackpot with that Mel! Usually I see people get them as truly mature males but this has some of the female residue still which says you’ll have a nice and most likely longer lifespan.I’m proud to finally post on the LOVERS thread.
@i cant think @Slocke @tbrown - Shout-out to the wrasse experts who are helping me refine my wrasse stocking list!
My arrival on Valentines’ Day, A lovely lil Mel Wrasse. He is eating well, PE. Mysis. Rod’s OG, thus far. Picking at rockscape, nibbling on copepods, and chose a lovely baby snail for a snack - teenagers! What’s a mom to do.
And while @i cant think would have preferred me get a different wrasse, like Mr Brown, I was smitten a long time ago while dreaming of my future tank and he had to be a part of the family. Of course I will be taking his recommendation on an Idiris and a couple other of his personal favs over the next 4 months.
Btw, He came with a Diamond Goby buddy who he loves. (You can read my post on them separately, if interested)
Post in thread 'My Grateful Journeys Tank'
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/my-grateful-journeys-tank.1013672/post-12216362
IME, Cirrhilabrus finifenmaa tends to leave new additions alone. It’s a larger fairy (usually says they’re fairly boisterous) but one of the more peaceful.
Here’s the pintail freshly introduced into the tank. Surprisingly the pintail was left alone. My red velvet male had no issues with it but the flashers are getting a good amount of “flashing” from him.
Thank you and I had no clue of course. I did know he was smaller which is good for my size tank. And he acts like a puppy. Hehe.
I love melanurus but I find they can tricky to add other sand sleeping wrasses to once mature or established, some are easier than others.
I hope I’m wrong, but does this look like a spinal injury? The second exquisite is hiding somewhere at the moment so hopefully he looks better in the morning
Edit: Alright looks like the video isn’t going through, but it’s swimming like this and is struggling a bit.
If he’s new, it could be anything.I hope I’m wrong, but does this look like a spinal injury? The second exquisite is hiding somewhere at the moment so hopefully he looks better in the morning
Edit: Alright looks like the video isn’t going through, but it’s swimming like this and is struggling a bit.
If it’s UNWD there is nothing you can do but fish can survive and do well with some spinal injuries. I currently have a fairy with a crooked spine and it’s still fat and pretty.
This is good idea. They don’t like pvc or fake stuff. They are always more comfy around rock. They tend to like old rock more then clean new.Do you have a few pieces of rubble? I like having a couple of pieces that the fish can use for comfort but won't fully hide them from everyone else in the tank.
Maybe not quite as many pieces.
No unfortunately I do notDo you have a few pieces of rubble? I like having a couple of pieces that the fish can use for comfort but won't fully hide them from everyone else in the tank.
Maybe not quite as many pieces.
I recommend that you have two small setups. I have a 20 AIO with sand and LR as my observation tank that has been running for years. Another with sand tray and pvc as my hospial tank. My routine now is new arrivals go into the hospital tank for 2-3 prazi treatments and then if they look good then into observation for 2 months. Only go to hospital tank with copper power if symptoms dictate. They spend at least 3 months in these tanks before DT. Even TSM fish.
How much are those worth in a bush?
Are those rubrisquamus?
what is their temperament like? Similar to the Aquamarine?
This is a cool idea. Idk if I have the space for another tank but I’m curious if there is no reason for the prazi why do it? I am just watching him right now to make sure he’s healthy eating swimming.
I think they are C. aurantidorsalis
Not sure I haven’t looked. Let’s just say fish are 3-7 times marked up from direct. Depends on losses and how many stops fish make after hitting US.
Not positive. Just a picture that a few hundred pretty wrasse that are available
