AirForceAquariu
Member
I am in the distant stages of looking in to acquiring these fish. I know they can be difficult in many regards so would love to gather the info so I am 100% prepared.
Is there a Leopard Wrasse Primer Thread
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Done. For quicker reference, here is the link:
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2369454
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2369454
Thanks Brian!
AirForceAquariu
Member
Thanks Steve and Brian! Time to start learning a thing or two. Eventually I plan to re-home my flame and will likely add a pair around that time. I just assume that the established flame might be a bit of a problem for them.
Kidd Reef
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This, Healthy specimen proper tankmates and an established system will make things much easier, i followed that along with everything else in the primer and my meleagris has been great since introduction, Didn't even dive into the sand for a few days when i put her in.Word of advice though,In the primer it's Generally regarded as best to skip quarantine for this species,i Disagree and recommend quarantining the fish while taking into consideration its specific needs (Might want to put a little tupperware container filled with sand in the QT so they can bury.)
They say they fare better when introduced straight into the DT and are generally resistant to ich, but i did so and while the wrasse thrived i did get ich:headwally:
AirForceAquariu
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Any tips for recognizing a healthy on Steve? I know my LFS tends to keep a pair in one of their display reefs that seems fine. I don't really know what to look for though.
I assume by "right neighbors" you mean no flame angels
I assume by "right neighbors" you mean no flame angels
hans24hrs
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I have a female leopard and potters wrasse in my tank (315). Never had any issues with them. Actually I had a seahare nuke my tank and lost most of my fish in my old tank (220) but the two wrasses and a couple chromic lived. I guess it was a little bit of luck also. I have read about them being difficult to keep, but as long as your tank is mature and stable you should be okay.
On a side note I did add a blue star leopard wrasse in my tank recently and the leopard wrasse chased it non stop. Currently it is in my fuge (75) until I can find new home or set up another tank.
On a side note I did add a blue star leopard wrasse in my tank recently and the leopard wrasse chased it non stop. Currently it is in my fuge (75) until I can find new home or set up another tank.
Kidd Reef
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Any tips for recognizing a healthy on Steve? I know my LFS tends to keep a pair in one of their display reefs that seems fine. I don't really know what to look for though.
I assume by "right neighbors" you mean no flame angels
As far as Healthy specimens mostly your just looking out for the typical fish issues (visible spots,Hazy eyes,Sunken belly, white stringy fecal matter,flashing etc.)Besides that Try to get one thats out and about actively searching the tank for food, Check for a damaged mouth as at some point or another on the journey to the LFS theres a good chance they were shipped without sand and could have damaged their mouth trying to bury.
Also one that will eat frozen or brine at the LFS is a plus.
