Wrasse Issue
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Topic: Wrasse Issue
Posted By: jdinchak
Subject: Wrasse Issue
Date Posted: July 21 2013 at 1:48pm
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So lately my Xmas Wrasse (which is pretty big, about 6" long and a healthy weight) has been jumping at the corners of my tank (and spilling a lot of water in the process). We have covered with small towels and that helped but now it's doing it in the middle of the tank. We have a screen so it's not going to jump out but with it's size and power it sprays a decent amount of water. While writing this on my couch 3 ft away I get splashes. I can't cover the entire tank. Any ideas? Is it attacking it's reflection? Thanks ------------- 180G Mixed Reef Tank 170G Dart Frog Tank |
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Posted By: Adam Blundell
Date Posted: July 21 2013 at 3:58pm
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Sell the fish to Adam ------------- Come to a meeting, they�re fun! |
Posted By: jdinchak
Date Posted: July 21 2013 at 4:03pm
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Adam that may not be too far off. Bacot is ready to kick him out, I still like him. Beautiful fish.
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Posted By: Molli
Date Posted: July 21 2013 at 4:41pm
LOL Sounds like you have a mini SeaWorld show going on 
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Posted By: Mark Peterson
Date Posted: July 22 2013 at 7:21am
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Aloha Jon, I believe the Wrasse may be bored with its surroundings and is making some activity for itself. After viewing your latest pics, these are some of the things I would do: Change the flow This will change the environment for the Wrasse. Place 2 or more powerheads down low next to the sand pointing up to the water surface. Cut a single notch in the base for the post to slip into so a powerhead can be pointed up at a more vertical/diagonal angle. This positioning provides an added benefit - powerheads down low can be partially hidden by aquascaping to make the tank appear less cluttered with equipment.  Change the aquascaping Not all at once but one coral head at a time. I say "coral head" because your aquascaping gives me the impression of three separate coral heads. I can't see from the pics but if there are some large rocks on the sand, place some smaller rocks in http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38324" rel="nofollow - the tripod method underneath with the large rocks setting up off the sand so fish can swim underneath. You might consider taller coral heads too. Are there much in the way of holes and caverns for the Wrasse to explore, swim through and hide? In my experience, some fish jump because there are not enough hiding places. Though I'm not saying that your Wrasse is jumping/splashing for that reason, it almost sounds like it is playing with you like a pet trying to get its owners attention. I assume that its antics do cause some activity among your household so it is getting some kind of reaction from you and your family, in response to the splashes.  Some questions: Does the Wrasse bury itself at night and have its sleep habits changed  What are the Alk, Ca, Mg and I levels What changed in this system and/or the room in the weeks preceding the start of this splashing behavior Is AC used in this system, how much and how often is it changed What foods are being fed, how much and how often Are the day and night pH levels within acceptable limits Mahalo for your answers, Mark  808-345-1049 call/text anytime ------------- Reefkeeping Tips, & quick, easy setup tricks: www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9244 Pay it forward - become a paid WMAS member 
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