Leopard Wrasse Primer
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small alien
The fungus is among us.
I would say you are probably okay. I know that's not too helpful. I would try it. Maybe se an acclimation chamber.
Andyf30
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Good news (sorry for the double post) my LFS has a female leopard wrasse in thats eating! I have a 40 breeder, and was wondering if a leopard wrasse would be ok in my tank? My stock is listed below, and other than the clowns being a little snippy (aren't they all) I've had no aggression issues. Any advice?
Hello guys, I've been reading through thread and still haven't found an answer for my problem. I recently purchased as Macropharyngodon (leopard wrasse) about 3 weeks ago and still hasnt come up from the sand. My tank is a 90 g reef tank with corals and non-aggressive to se-aggressive fish in it. Once I aclimated the wrasse I placed it in my DT and soon after burrowed in the sand and I havent seem him/her since? Any ideas on what should my next step be? I was thinking on digging for it but after reading this thread I thought it wouldn't be a good idea. Any input will be appreciated.
evolved
Wrasse Nut
I wouldn't put any leopard in a 40g tank personally.
Well, digging up a stressed/hiding leopard, as you've come to find, can be a death sentence. However, 3 weeks is getting to be a long time, but not so long that death is certain. Your choice really. If you feel your system could handle the death of the fish, I'd probably do nothing. Most 90's, if properly stocked and established, likely could without a hiccup. If you're really worried about that, then you can try sand searching. The problem here is, if the fish is long dead, you might not find anything. If it's still alive, you'll probably stress it over the brink. And unless you have a shallow sand bed, you'll probably stir up more harm then good.
small alien
The fungus is among us.
Your hog might not appreciate it. Also, I think a 4' tank for a 5" is preferred considering how active leopards are.
small alien
The fungus is among us.
it's not that I'm saying don't. Just that I probably wouldn't. I think your tank is generally considered okay for a leopard. I just see mine use my whole 75. I would be a little concerned about aggression from the hog but I've never kept one.
small alien
The fungus is among us.
As far as wrasses for your tank, again, the semi aggressive hog probably won't be too keen on new wrasses. That's my best guess. How about a dwarf Angel? Or smaller species of Toby puffer? Both only semi reef safe but both awesome fish that are very active in the water column.
small alien
The fungus is among us.
I would only really expect issues with another wrasse. Maybe someone who's kept a candy hog will chime in.
Andyf30
Member
Yeah I know, but honestly I value my corals more than the fish. I wouldnt want to take the change of losing my corals at the expense of a cool fish. And yeah I understand your point about the hogfish. I may let his settle in for another week or two. See how he continues acting around his tank mates, then maybe look into a wrasse of some sort, and then monitor carefully if anything happens with them.
small alien
The fungus is among us.
Good luck.
evolved
Wrasse Nut
Agree with these thoughts/feelings.
allabarton
New member
Hi everyone,
I am considering to get a few leopard wrasses (bipartitus and meleagris) for my 180 g reef tank. However I have corse about 2-3 mm Tropic Eden Reeflakes Aragonite Sand. I wonder I that would be ok for the bipartitus and meleagris? Also I have live rock with a lot of hiding places.
Thank you.
Alla
I am considering to get a few leopard wrasses (bipartitus and meleagris) for my 180 g reef tank. However I have corse about 2-3 mm Tropic Eden Reeflakes Aragonite Sand. I wonder I that would be ok for the bipartitus and meleagris? Also I have live rock with a lot of hiding places.
Thank you.
Alla
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