Anampses lineatus

[Chihuahua6]

I was wondering if this fish you have on Diver's Den is aggressively eating prepared foods. Also what size is the substrate in its tank? Would special grade be fine enough?

Thanks.

Amanda

 

[dfs/la2]

Chihuahua6,

Thank you for your inquiry regarding the Anampses lineatus. To allow this fish to dig, we recommend providing a sandy substrate.

We will be checking with our Aquaculture Coral & Marine Life facility in regards to this specimen’s eating habits. You will be notified here as soon as we receive further information on this.

Mike S.
LiveAquaria
Drs. Foster and Smith

 

[Chihuahua6]

I agree that it needs to burrow. I was wondering about the size of the sand grains though. The 'special grade' is fine but it is not sugar fine sand. Is it acceptable for this fish? What size is the substrate in the tank the fish resides in now?

Thank you.

Amanda

 

[dfs/la2]

Chihuahua6,

Thank you for your message. We will check with our Aquaculture Coral & Marine Life facility in regards to the substrate currently being used with the Anampses lineatus, and let you know as soon as we obtain further information.

Mike S.
LiveAquaria
Drs. Foster and Smith

 

[dfs/la2]

Chihuahua6,

Thank you for your patience while we obtained this information for you. The Anampses Lineatus is fully quarantined and eating frozen mysis and enriched brine shrimp. It is exhibiting normal behavior for this species. It is housed in a holding tank with Arag Alive Special Grade Sand. This 1 -2mm sized gravel and is offered on drs.fostersmith.com. If we can be of any additional assistance please feel free to contact us.

Chris C.
LiveAquaria
Drs. Foster and Smith

 

[Chihuahua6]

Thanks for the info. That's the same size sand I have so I just ordered the beautiful specimen you had listed this evening.

Amanda

 

[Chihuahua6]

I had another question if you don't mind.
How long have you had this fish in your facility? Was it treated for flukes long term or should I treat with Prazipro as I do with all my fish prone to this parasite?

Thanks again.

Amanda

 

[dfs/la2]

Chihuahua6,

Thank you for your recent order. We will be happy to ask your further questions regarding your specimen that you purchased. We will repost as soon as we hear back from our Aquaculture Coral and Marine Life Facility. We apologize for any inconvenience.

If you have any further questions please feel free to contact us.

Stacie R
Technical Support
Live Aquaria

 

[dfs/la2]

Chihuahua6,

Thank you for your recent order. We will be happy to ask your further questions regarding your specimen that you purchased. We will repost as soon as we hear back from our Aquaculture Coral and Marine Life Facility. We apologize for any inconvenience.

If you have any further questions please feel free to contact us.

Stacie R
Technical Support
Live Aquaria

 

[dfs/la2]

Amanda,

Thank you for your patience for this information. We have addressed your questions about this fish in the other thread that you have started about this particular item.

Sandy C.
LiveAquaria
Drs. Foster and Smith