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Posted: August 18 2010 at 6:47pm |
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I now have 10% of my sand replaced and I know Wrasse need sand to rest. Will the Wrasse find this or do I need my whole tank done?
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Posted: August 18 2010 at 8:04pm |
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I would recommend getting at least 50% of your sand changed our first so that the wrasses have more places to choose from.
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Posted: August 19 2010 at 3:18pm |
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I guess it depends on how rocky your original sand is with the replacement sand. They don't need sugar fine sand to be able to burrow for the night. Mine is a mixture of crushed coral and oolitic sand and I have 2 wrasses who do just fine.
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Posted: August 19 2010 at 3:18pm |
P.S. that's a lot of work for a fish 
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Posted: August 19 2010 at 4:25pm |
But worth it. 
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Posted: August 19 2010 at 6:12pm |
I wouldn't worry too much about it. Not all Wassse need to dive into the
sand at night, and if they really need to they will find a a good spot. Some create a cocoon that they sleep in, similar to a
Parrotfish. It depends on the individual as well as the species. Here is the previous nights cocoon of one of my Sixline Wrasse. 
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Posted: August 19 2010 at 9:55pm |
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Like Brad mentioned in the other thread, fairy wrasses will sleep in your rock, but fish like christmas wrasses, leopards, radiant wrasses, potters, etc. will need sand to burrow into.
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