Leopard Wrasse photo library

[flfireman1]

They DO sex change, but males tend to roam solo in the wild, rather than keeping a group of ladies around. A group of females in the tank should establish a hierarchy and be fine, but if one turns male it's anyone's guess how they'll behave. I'm guessing they'd be fine, as leopards tend to be pretty peaceful.

+1, I have a male and female biparitus pair and the male one day decided my aquarium was not big enough for the two of them. He chased the female relentlessly until she went into hidding never to reappear. This was after living peacefully in the aquarium for over 1 year. All attempts to introduce another female into the display have not been successful as the male is just too aggressive towards "any" female of the leopard wrasse family I present.

 

[Tylt33]

+1, I have a male and female biparitus pair and the male one day decided my aquarium was not big enough for the two of them. He chased the female relentlessly until she went into hidding never to reappear. This was after living peacefully in the aquarium for over 1 year. All attempts to introduce another female into the display have not been successful as the male is just too aggressive towards "any" female of the leopard wrasse family I present.

I had a harem of four bipartitus; three females and one male. Similar situation as you, after a year together the group is now bullying one female into hiding. I haven't seen her in a few days now :sad2: This is in a 120g...

 

[small alien]

Could I add a male?

Could I add a single of another type?

Thanks for the info!

 

[small alien]

Better change the ol' signature!

 

[iamwrasseman]

i had four also 3 female and one male ,the male had to be removed after constantly chasing and harassing went on for a couple of days . the three females do fine alone and i would think twice about adding a male as it may create problems as i had .

 

[Tylt33]

i had four also 3 female and one male ,the male had to be removed after constantly chasing and harassing went on for a couple of days . the three females do fine alone and i would think twice about adding a male as it may create problems as i had .

I think I might have to take my male bipartitus out... one female is completely in hiding, another was cowering in a corner all day... I don't know what prompted the male to become a jerk, but he's a big one.

 

[iamwrasseman]

such a beautiful jerk too ! one of my favorite is the male bipartus .
~that wrasse looks like its in danger with that carpet anemone ,better keep him fed .

 

[small alien]

no male then. sounds too risky.

bioload not withstanding, just from a leopard wrasse community perspective, could I add a small black?

 

[iamwrasseman]

this is a biased opinion but there is always room for another wrasse ! actually they should get along just fine but be sure and get a healthy specimen as he may receive a little harassment in the beginning .as always be sure and keep them well fed during introduction and the first few days .

 

[small alien]

Thanks for your opinion, oh man of wrasse. Sorry to derail the topic a bit.

Now let's get back to those leopard wrasse pictures!!!:fun4:

 

[Gary Majchrzak]

my new Macropharyngodon

my new Macropharyngodon

 

[bradleyj]

My Kuiter's leopards.

 

[iamwrasseman]

nice ,i gotta get me a couple of them bad boys ! thanks for sharing

 

[small alien]

Yummy.

 

[bradleyj]

They do remind you of a peice of xmas candy. LOL

 

[Grant W]

Dave, As if you need another wrasse. What you have like 20 already? Leave some for the rest of us. Grant

 

[Gary Majchrzak]

Macropharyngodon bipartis

the above fish is now turning into a male

 

[iamwrasseman]

we all could do with a few more wrasses ! i just ran across the possibility of getting the ever so elusive anampses feminsus and am very close to getting six of them ! really a pretty cool hook up if i can get it done . like pulling teeth without pain meds though but i'm trying .
Gary the female/male is an awesome spectacle and just so much fun to see in action ,happens very quick too . when he turns into full male attire they are just stunning .nicccccce

 

[Chinch Bug]

My Kuiter's leopards.

I assume the top is female and the bottom male. Please clarify. Thank you.

 

[evolved]

^ You are correct