Leopard Wrasse Primer
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BeanMachine
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I see them as the pic for the wrasses but not on the page once clicked... when you say later today is there a particular time?
jason2459
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Usually anywhere between 5-5:30pm CST. Many people start refreshing their browsers at 4:45pm CST as it can sometimes come up early too.
96gts
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Usually anywhere between 5-5:30pm CST. Many people start refreshing their browsers at 4:45pm CST as it can sometimes come up early too.
Ssshhhh! Now everyone knows the secret.
jason2459
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Ssshhhh! Now everyone knows the secret.
Lol, sorry. I better quick ninja edit my post.
BeanMachine
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Usually anywhere between 5-5:30pm CST. Many people start refreshing their browsers at 4:45pm CST as it can sometimes come up early too.
Ssshhhh! Now everyone knows the secret.
LOL thanks for the tips I won't swoop on it don't worry! I'm almost stocked and I'm looking for one last fairy wrasse to complete my family. I've already got 3 leopards of different types, all of which are doing well and eating prepared foods. Although I'd love a choati... that would make 9 wrasses in my 120 before I add the Fairy and I don't want to risk any problems. Good luck to whomever pulls the trigger!
**OH and too late Jason already cemented in quotes so everyone can thank you hahaha
Neoferdina
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Hey guys,
I'm a bit concerned for my Potters today. He was MIA for two days but saw him in the morning yesterday (didn't see him in the afternoon because he goes to bed early). This morning he didn't show up until 3 hours after his regular time and when he did he was acting pretty loopy (more than when he normally wakes up). He was also hiding among the rocks rather than bombing around the tank like he normally does. He also seemed to be breathing fairly quick. What actually concerns me though was some of his swimming behavior; he'd rest his fins on the rock or sand from time to time and when he was making his crazy turns he seemed more unstable than a fish just making daredevil turns. And now he's hiding again (in the sand presumably).
He eats pellets and is currently fat as a bugger. I'm worried he behavior is a sign of things to come. Any ideas on what I should he looking for or what might be happening?
I'm a bit concerned for my Potters today. He was MIA for two days but saw him in the morning yesterday (didn't see him in the afternoon because he goes to bed early). This morning he didn't show up until 3 hours after his regular time and when he did he was acting pretty loopy (more than when he normally wakes up). He was also hiding among the rocks rather than bombing around the tank like he normally does. He also seemed to be breathing fairly quick. What actually concerns me though was some of his swimming behavior; he'd rest his fins on the rock or sand from time to time and when he was making his crazy turns he seemed more unstable than a fish just making daredevil turns. And now he's hiding again (in the sand presumably).
He eats pellets and is currently fat as a bugger. I'm worried he behavior is a sign of things to come. Any ideas on what I should he looking for or what might be happening?
Neoferdina
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iamwrasseman
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honestly it doesn't sound good IMO . the swimming issues are usually what i see a couple of days before one succumbs to the acclimation process .the burrowing under doesn't even concern me one bit as they usually do this 90% of the time and turn out just fine . i have had them dissapear for weeks and be fine so dont worry about the burrowing .
Neoferdina
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I've had him for about 2 months now, so are there still lingering acclimation effects? He's started to settle in and is eating well. It was the swimmin issue that worried me too.
iamwrasseman
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well acclimation effects for two months is long but the effects and damage done by improper collection techniques could have hurt him to the point that he may end up passing away from it . first if they used drugs or dynamite to stun the fish they may not have a chance of recovery . because of these ways of collecting fish they are just trying to make a quick buck .
the swimming issue could be from explosives or also being brought up to fast could have damaged their swimming bladder or inner ear .
one good thing is that hes eating well but i am very concerned with the swimming issue ,please keep us posted on this guy
the swimming issue could be from explosives or also being brought up to fast could have damaged their swimming bladder or inner ear .
one good thing is that hes eating well but i am very concerned with the swimming issue ,please keep us posted on this guy
Neoferdina
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So far, still hiding. Over the past month and a bit his colours were starting to deepen. Originally I thought this was due to better food and acclimation and shipping stress going away... until I talked to a local guy yesterday who said he had a leopard (didn't say which but I know it wasn't a potters) that did the same for about two weeks. If it did poke it's head out at all it swam kinda loopy, looked pale and ruffled and refused to eat. Disappear for a few days, guy wrote it off as dead. Next thing he knows it popped out of the sand all happy and chipper and sporting the new colouration of a male!
Could this be a sex change that I'm seeing?
BeanMachine
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In my limited experience my male is still not changed completely based on the coloration, it has taken months and months. Some here mentioned it would happen much quicker, but mine seems to be still slowly changing. The head is done, but the body still has the original spotting showing through. Its been maybe 6 months now...
iamwrasseman
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my bipartus males changed quite quickly but they were always out and swimming during this time ,thats not to say that they could or do burrow when changing sex but i really dont think so . mine were always visible and out swimming like i said ,and in my guesstimating it took approx a month to completely change or possibly a month and a half . please keep us posted on your progress .
BeanMachine
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Well I know I just recently said I wouldn't try a Choati but my LFS is bringing in 4 and is letting me try one for an unbelievable price that I can't quite resist. I should have it in the coming weeks. I will update here with the progress.
If I get the choice... would you guys and gals recommend I try a smaller or larger Choati... say if both were eating? I'm always particular about choosing those with nipped fins or pinched bellies so I will definitely be looking for that.
The black leopard m negrosensis is doing well. Eating mysis and cyclops. Its not being harassed at all which can be an issue when adding new fish. She is pretty small but not too shy which is a plus.
After almost a year, my Potter's is finally taking flake food. It has grown noticeably the last few weeks I'm assuming because of the extra food. Its head and body have thickened and the head seems more round. Question- I have seen many larger potters (most likely male) and mine is beginning to like those... Do the males stay the same color, just the fins and shape change a bit?
If I get the choice... would you guys and gals recommend I try a smaller or larger Choati... say if both were eating? I'm always particular about choosing those with nipped fins or pinched bellies so I will definitely be looking for that.
The black leopard m negrosensis is doing well. Eating mysis and cyclops. Its not being harassed at all which can be an issue when adding new fish. She is pretty small but not too shy which is a plus.
After almost a year, my Potter's is finally taking flake food. It has grown noticeably the last few weeks I'm assuming because of the extra food. Its head and body have thickened and the head seems more round. Question- I have seen many larger potters (most likely male) and mine is beginning to like those... Do the males stay the same color, just the fins and shape change a bit?
96gts
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Good luck with the Choati. I think most people saying smaller specimen are better shipper. But the Choati I have for about 2 months now is one of biggest I have seen at about 4-4.5".
BeanMachine
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Thanks... glad to hear yours is doing well so far. What other fish do you have in the same tank? My one buddy keeps telling me not to do it and that they are extremely shy so should be the first fish added. It doesn't hurt to raise the bar and experiment from time to time...
96gts
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I have the Choati in the tank with a pair of Watanabei Angel, 5" Hippo Tang, 5" Melanurus, Ornate Leopard, Cebu Pylei, Flame wrasse pair, Red Margin, Blue Flasher, Carpenters Flasher, McCoskers Flasher, and 5 Barletts Anthias. They are in a 185gal 60x30x24. Also have a Lineatus and Bellus in QT that are ready for the display soon.
BeanMachine
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Not trying to get off topic but nice... a cebu pylei and a red margin in the same tank... I always wondered if the two would get along being similar in color and shape. Very nice fish you have there.
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