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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
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Posted: August 11 2010 at 3:37pm |
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Just realized how similar the mccoskers and carpenters look. are they the same?
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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?
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Posted: August 11 2010 at 3:39pm |
I assumed all wrasse were jumpers. I already have my mesh tops built and ready 
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Posted: August 11 2010 at 4:42pm |
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I assumed all wrasse were jumpers. I already have my mesh tops built and ready |
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.
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Posted: August 11 2010 at 4:44pm |
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Just click on My fishcamlive and you can see how many I have.
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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?
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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.
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Posted: August 11 2010 at 6:01pm |
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Does your SPS do well with nitrates that high?
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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:)
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Posted: August 11 2010 at 6:08pm |
bugzme wrote:
Does your SPS do well with nitrates that high? |
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.
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Posted: August 11 2010 at 6:10pm |
When I growup I want to be just like you!  With less nitrates.
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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.
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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!
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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?
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Posted: August 11 2010 at 6:24pm |
P.Kapp wrote:
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. |
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. 
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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!
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Posted: August 11 2010 at 6:40pm |
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Thanks, It keeps me busy and poor.
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Posted: August 11 2010 at 6:44pm |
P.Kapp wrote:
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? |
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.
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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...
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