trio of wrasse
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Topic: trio of wrasse
Posted By: P.Kapp
Subject: trio of wrasse
Date Posted: August 11 2010 at 3:36pm
So im only a few weeks out on my 125, and im thinking a bit ahead of time. I really want either a pair or trio of wrasse. i really like the flame wrasse and laboute wrasse, but im not willing to shell out that much yet. Ive narrowed it down to either the mccoskers, filament wrasse, velvet fairy, or carpenters. Im not sure which ones do better in pairs, or if they do at all. Which ones do you guys like best, and which would do best in a 125? Carpenters   Filament  McCoskers  Velvet Fairy ------------- Preston Kapp 210 Gal Reef |
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Posted By: P.Kapp
Date Posted: August 11 2010 at 3:37pm
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Just realized how similar the mccoskers and carpenters look. are they the same? ------------- Preston Kapp 210 Gal Reef |
Posted By: bugzme
Date Posted: August 11 2010 at 3:38pm
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I like the carpenters the bestbut they are all way pretty. They jump right? ------------- Jeff 125 tank 50 gallon sump T-5 lighting Rum drinker, Carbon User I KNOW ROCKS THAT ARE YOUNGER THEN ME!! I AM A Realist! I write what I think!! |
Posted By: P.Kapp
Date Posted: August 11 2010 at 3:39pm
I assumed all wrasse were jumpers. I already have my mesh tops built and ready ------------- Preston Kapp 210 Gal Reef |
Posted By: tileman
Date Posted: August 11 2010 at 4:42pm
Your assumption is absolutely correct. If there is even a half inch hole, they will find it and go through it. Most fairy and flashers do fine in pairs and trios. But you will want to get all females, or one male and 2 females. 2 males of the same species will fight most of the time, and if you get all females, the dominant female will turn male. You should try to make it down to my house sometime if you are really interested in wrasses. They are my obsession.  I have a pair of Labout's, 4 flashers, and a flame, among many others.      ------------- 335G Reef TOTM. http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2015/2/aquarium ReefKeepers TOTM Feb. 2012 http://reefkeeping.com/joomla/index....k-of-the-month & |
P.Kapp wrote:Posted By: tileman
Date Posted: August 11 2010 at 4:44pm
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Just click on My fishcamlive and you can see how many I have. ------------- 335G Reef TOTM. http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2015/2/aquarium ReefKeepers TOTM Feb. 2012 http://reefkeeping.com/joomla/index....k-of-the-month & |
Posted By: bugzme
Date Posted: August 11 2010 at 5:46pm
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Nice Brad!! How many fish do you have now? What kind of nitrates are you running? ------------- Jeff 125 tank 50 gallon sump T-5 lighting Rum drinker, Carbon User I KNOW ROCKS THAT ARE YOUNGER THEN ME!! I AM A Realist! I write what I think!! |
Posted By: tileman
Date Posted: August 11 2010 at 5:57pm
Thanks Jeff. Last time I checked my nitrates were around 25-30. Not too bad considering all the food I throw in there. My fish list is approaching 40. I just bought a juvenile blueline angel 2 weeks ago. ------------- 335G Reef TOTM. http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2015/2/aquarium ReefKeepers TOTM Feb. 2012 http://reefkeeping.com/joomla/index....k-of-the-month & |
Posted By: bugzme
Date Posted: August 11 2010 at 6:01pm
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Does your SPS do well with nitrates that high? ------------- Jeff 125 tank 50 gallon sump T-5 lighting Rum drinker, Carbon User I KNOW ROCKS THAT ARE YOUNGER THEN ME!! I AM A Realist! I write what I think!! |
Posted By: bstuver
Date Posted: August 11 2010 at 6:03pm
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I love wrasses they are one of my faves!! I plan to add a few to my new tank just haven't decided on which ones:)
------------- Jackie Stuver "wait these aren't the happy Hawaiians oompa doompa godly heaven on your face zoas? I dont want them then. lol!" Ksmart |
Posted By: tileman
Date Posted: August 11 2010 at 6:08pm
They do ok, nothing to brag about. But that's ok with me also. Since I usually dont frag, they can grow at a slow pace and I'm fine with that. I don't use any coral food either, just good ole fish poop. ------------- 335G Reef TOTM. http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2015/2/aquarium ReefKeepers TOTM Feb. 2012 http://reefkeeping.com/joomla/index....k-of-the-month & |
Posted By: bugzme
Date Posted: August 11 2010 at 6:10pm
When I growup I want to be just like you! With less nitrates.------------- Jeff 125 tank 50 gallon sump T-5 lighting Rum drinker, Carbon User I KNOW ROCKS THAT ARE YOUNGER THEN ME!! I AM A Realist! I write what I think!! |
Posted By: P.Kapp
Date Posted: August 11 2010 at 6:16pm
i watch your fishcam all the time brad. kinda feel like a creep sometimes  your tank is pretty much what got me to like wrasses. ------------- Preston Kapp 210 Gal Reef |
Posted By: ksmart
Date Posted: August 11 2010 at 6:17pm
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I have a mccoskers and I love it. Such a fun fish to watch! ------------- |
Posted By: P.Kapp
Date Posted: August 11 2010 at 6:24pm
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also, the mesh i have is the 1/4 in stuff from the guy on r2r. Should keep those suckers in! So are mccoskers and carpenters the same then? ------------- Preston Kapp 210 Gal Reef |
Posted By: tileman
Date Posted: August 11 2010 at 6:24pm
That's what its there for. My wife wasn't to keen on the idea of the world looking in, but then I told her nobody ever looks at it. I usually just turn it off if I have to reach down in the bottom of the tank. Nobody wants to see an old fat man scaring a bunch of fish.  ------------- 335G Reef TOTM. http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2015/2/aquarium ReefKeepers TOTM Feb. 2012 http://reefkeeping.com/joomla/index....k-of-the-month & |
Posted By: bstuver
Date Posted: August 11 2010 at 6:36pm
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I've never looked at your fishcam that is awesome you have some really cool fish!
------------- Jackie Stuver "wait these aren't the happy Hawaiians oompa doompa godly heaven on your face zoas? I dont want them then. lol!" Ksmart |
Posted By: tileman
Date Posted: August 11 2010 at 6:40pm
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Thanks, It keeps me busy and poor. ------------- 335G Reef TOTM. http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2015/2/aquarium ReefKeepers TOTM Feb. 2012 http://reefkeeping.com/joomla/index....k-of-the-month & |
Posted By: tileman
Date Posted: August 11 2010 at 6:44pm
They are almost identicle to me. 3 of mine are Mckoskers, at least they were sold to me as Mckoskers, but I can't tell. I'm alot more familiar with fairy wrasses. But since I also got the 1/4 inch mesh, it is safe to have flashers. I haven't lost one to jumping. ------------- 335G Reef TOTM. http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2015/2/aquarium ReefKeepers TOTM Feb. 2012 http://reefkeeping.com/joomla/index....k-of-the-month & |
Posted By: P.Kapp
Date Posted: August 11 2010 at 6:44pm
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Would one type be better to add before the other? maybe less agressive to newcomers when i add more down the road? im kinda leaning toward the McCoskers... ------------- Preston Kapp 210 Gal Reef |
Posted By: P.Kapp
Date Posted: August 11 2010 at 6:46pm
Thats kinda what i thought. Figured i would ask since im far from an expert ------------- Preston Kapp 210 Gal Reef |
Posted By: tileman
Date Posted: August 11 2010 at 6:47pm
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If you cant find a couple at the same time, then I would add the smallest ones first. That way as you add larger ones they will be less likely to get picked on. An acclimation box is excellent to have for introduction also. ------------- 335G Reef TOTM. http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2015/2/aquarium ReefKeepers TOTM Feb. 2012 http://reefkeeping.com/joomla/index....k-of-the-month & |
Posted By: tileman
Date Posted: August 11 2010 at 6:52pm
This is my pinstripe flasher wrasse in the acclimation box. (Attenuatus flasher wrasse.)   ------------- 335G Reef TOTM. http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2015/2/aquarium ReefKeepers TOTM Feb. 2012 http://reefkeeping.com/joomla/index....k-of-the-month & |
Posted By: P.Kapp
Date Posted: August 11 2010 at 6:56pm
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gotcha. I might just have to hit up the acrylic master(tcfab) to see if he could make me an acclimation box like that. does the top piece of acrylic just slide out to release them? Also, do your bigger wrasse show any aggression towards a new and smaller wrasse while its in the box?
------------- Preston Kapp 210 Gal Reef |
Posted By: bstuver
Date Posted: August 11 2010 at 7:03pm
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I'm guessing the box is so that they can get use to your tank without being picked on by others is that right? I have a box similar to that I may have to try when I get my wrasses. Beautiful fish by the way! How many wrasses do you have in one tank? I want to try and get all mine at the same time to help with aggression. ------------- Jackie Stuver "wait these aren't the happy Hawaiians oompa doompa godly heaven on your face zoas? I dont want them then. lol!" Ksmart |
Posted By: tileman
Date Posted: August 11 2010 at 7:09pm
Tcfab would be an excellent choice to build one. The guy that built mine quit doing it and I've had to turn away plenty of people everytime I show mine. The lid is held in place by a tiny magnet that he placed in the lid and top of the box. In regards to my larger wrasses, they usually are curiouse of the newbies, but aren't aggressive. Fairy wrasses are very timid at first and if you dont socially acclimate them when you introduce them, they will find a place in the rocks to hide and wont come out for a week. ------------- 335G Reef TOTM. http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2015/2/aquarium ReefKeepers TOTM Feb. 2012 http://reefkeeping.com/joomla/index....k-of-the-month & |
Posted By: tileman
Date Posted: August 11 2010 at 7:12pm
Exactly, I have around 20-25 different wrasses in my 225g reeftank. Be careful on how many you introduce at once, you have to make sure your bioload can handle it. If you have an acclimation box, it's no big deal. ------------- 335G Reef TOTM. http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2015/2/aquarium ReefKeepers TOTM Feb. 2012 http://reefkeeping.com/joomla/index....k-of-the-month & |
Posted By: bstuver
Date Posted: August 11 2010 at 7:27pm
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Yea I will probably only get 2-3 at a time:)
------------- Jackie Stuver "wait these aren't the happy Hawaiians oompa doompa godly heaven on your face zoas? I dont want them then. lol!" Ksmart |
Posted By: P.Kapp
Date Posted: August 11 2010 at 7:29pm
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Awesome. Thanks Brad. All along I was hoping you would be able to chime in and help me, and others, with this. I think Ill get a couple of Mckoskers ------------- Preston Kapp 210 Gal Reef |
Posted By: tileman
Date Posted: August 11 2010 at 7:32pm
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I'm happy to help. If you have anymore Q's , you know where to find me. ------------- 335G Reef TOTM. http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2015/2/aquarium ReefKeepers TOTM Feb. 2012 http://reefkeeping.com/joomla/index....k-of-the-month & |