Leopard Wrasse Primer
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iamwrasseman
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rort , because the fish that you have is rather delicate and finiky there are a couple of things that you will have to get him aquainted with first is the light cycle that he has been taken out of is much different than yours and it may take some time for him to get switched to yours . most do but some never figure it out ,some people try to start their cycle more "eastern"where thease fish come frome changing back to ours a couple of hours per week until its adjusted . the second thing is you have to se him eat and get him eating asap ,many times it take me using live brine shrimp to initiate the feeding response .after thease two hurdles it get easier each day and they usually will settle right in . i must remind you that you have a very difficult fish to keep and IMO 50 % dont even have a chance to survive once they are removed from the ocean due to the stress that we have placed upon them in many ways . good luck and do your best to get him eating as i stated already
Ralph ATL
Formerly mysterybox
Which non-Leopard Wrasses would be the best Match? Peaceful in a reef?
So far I was thinking of Halichoeres melanurus & a Radiant.
But I would also like a non aggressive Flasher or Flame? It seems like a lot of people have issues when mixing certain Flames together & with other wrasses.
suggestions welcome!
So far I was thinking of Halichoeres melanurus & a Radiant.
But I would also like a non aggressive Flasher or Flame? It seems like a lot of people have issues when mixing certain Flames together & with other wrasses.
suggestions welcome!
Rickyrooz1
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My baby Female Bluestar Leopard Wrasse, this fish is tiny (1.5")! When I first got it it would only eat live pods off the live rock. Now its been eating frozen and flake food, it mimics the larger fish in the tank.
iamwrasseman
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the melanurus and radiant would certainly get along with each other . most fairys can go together unless their body markings are very similar . flashers are somewhat the same with the marking issue IMO .also flashers can get along with fairys but you have to make sure some of the more aggresive fairys are left till last . flame , pylei ,and the four striped hiawan are sometimes the exception and may have problems with territorial aggression . leopard wrasses are all good together but the morphed dominant male leopard will always defend his territory from any newcomer no matter what size or kind of fish it is . this is my observation after owning way to many wrasses and mixing different ones.
Ralph ATL
Formerly mysterybox
Thanks!
So to clarify, I have a leopard, and I will get a melanurus. Then, I would like to add a flame or flasher (which ever is least aggressive) that is very "colorful" and won't lose color (good diet of course). It sounds like flames are the least aggressive of the two. I'm only adding one of these wrasses (or pair). Or even fairys. Could you give me like 5 to 10 to choose from with the most color, least aggressiveness with what I'm keeping? Thanks!
So to clarify, I have a leopard, and I will get a melanurus. Then, I would like to add a flame or flasher (which ever is least aggressive) that is very "colorful" and won't lose color (good diet of course). It sounds like flames are the least aggressive of the two. I'm only adding one of these wrasses (or pair). Or even fairys. Could you give me like 5 to 10 to choose from with the most color, least aggressiveness with what I'm keeping? Thanks!
iamwrasseman
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the flame would be the last as it is aggresive often.i would say that you can have any flasher ,there are so many to choose from it will be your preference.as for fairys that i like better than flashers i would look for a liniatus or rombloid if you have the money and if not lubbocks fairy,exquisite fairy,finespotted fairy ,re d or blue sided fairy ,or scotts fairy all would be good for you . beware of the scotts though you will need to have a large tank or he usually will go bezerk .as far as flashers i like the eight line ,mcCoskers,carpenters and filimented are all great community fish . hope im helping and not confusing you but there are way to many to list ,honestly i would myself look for complimenting colors with the fairys or flashers and ask your LFS about compatibility with the fish you find . take your time and look at many fish before you make a choice ,there will always be more and usually better choices once you buy yours so dont be in a hurry and any fish that i mentioned should have no problems with your current setup. i would stay away from the flame ,clown ,pylei,four lined,and also the mystery wrasse unless its gonna be your last addition . hope you get a great specimine and remember to cover your tank .one last question are they going into a reef tank or fish only because that can give you different options also.
Ralph ATL
Formerly mysterybox
I have a 55 now, with my lfs building me a 75 starfire with large sump and fuge. That's the biggest I want. I have mostly sps, a couple of clams. A lot of live rock. 4 year set up. I have 2 false percs, yasha hase w/ pistol, pinkbar w pistol, my MM Leopard, and 2 dragonface pipefish going on 3 years. I need peaceful fish that won't snack on my pipes or harass my leopards. A friend of mine is selling his lubbocks because it became too aggressive with his other wrasses. That's in his 185, acro dominated tank (worthy of tank of the month, I might add). These guys and gals that I know have a lot of wrasses, so I guess it's the similar size and color pattern causing thaws issues? That's what they think. I won't have that trouble. I'm looking at 150 to 200 max. I'm going with DD, I'm pretty sure. I'm in no rush, so I'm just trying to get my second round picked out, or at least a good direction. Thanks for all your help! Any further comments are appreciated and welcome.
iamwrasseman
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yes when you get a bunch of super males together there will be nothing but trouble .
iamwrasseman
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just got a black leopard today ,he looks great . just dripping him now .
iamwrasseman
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just got a black leopard today ,he looks great . just dripping him now .
craiglanda
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Species of leopard - M. Bipartitus
Source (LFS, online, etc) - live aquaria
Method of introduction (quarantine, straight-to-tank, etc) ..... straight- to- tank
Tank set up (reef, fowlr, size, age, etc) - started in a 36 gallon reef then moved into a 90 gallon reef, now in my new 55 gallon reef
How many other attempts, if any, you made to keep a leopard wrasse and thoughts on why this attempt was successful (if applicable) - This is the only attempt and so far successful!
I have had this fish for about two years and she has moved from tank to tank with no problems. I have heard many say that they are like mandarins and wont take prepared foods...well mine is eating flakes and anything else i throw in there. So i guess the fact that it eats flake food, i have had her for roughly two years, and she has survived the stress of moving around from tank to tank with no ill effects... i feel it is a success story
Source (LFS, online, etc) - live aquaria
Method of introduction (quarantine, straight-to-tank, etc) ..... straight- to- tank
Tank set up (reef, fowlr, size, age, etc) - started in a 36 gallon reef then moved into a 90 gallon reef, now in my new 55 gallon reef
How many other attempts, if any, you made to keep a leopard wrasse and thoughts on why this attempt was successful (if applicable) - This is the only attempt and so far successful!
I have had this fish for about two years and she has moved from tank to tank with no problems. I have heard many say that they are like mandarins and wont take prepared foods...well mine is eating flakes and anything else i throw in there. So i guess the fact that it eats flake food, i have had her for roughly two years, and she has survived the stress of moving around from tank to tank with no ill effects... i feel it is a success story
craiglanda
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Species of leopard - M. Bipartitus
Source (LFS, online, etc) - live aquaria
Method of introduction (quarantine, straight-to-tank, etc) ..... straight- to- tank
Tank set up (reef, fowlr, size, age, etc) - started in a 36 gallon reef then moved into a 90 gallon reef, now in my new 55 gallon reef
How many other attempts, if any, you made to keep a leopard wrasse and thoughts on why this attempt was successful (if applicable) - This is the only attempt and so far successful!
I have had this fish for about two years and she has moved from tank to tank with no problems. I have heard many say that they are like mandarins and wont take prepared foods...well mine is eating flakes and anything else i throw in there. So i guess the fact that it eats flake food, i have had her for roughly two years, and she has survived the stress of moving around from tank to tank with no ill effects... i feel it is a success story
Source (LFS, online, etc) - live aquaria
Method of introduction (quarantine, straight-to-tank, etc) ..... straight- to- tank
Tank set up (reef, fowlr, size, age, etc) - started in a 36 gallon reef then moved into a 90 gallon reef, now in my new 55 gallon reef
How many other attempts, if any, you made to keep a leopard wrasse and thoughts on why this attempt was successful (if applicable) - This is the only attempt and so far successful!
I have had this fish for about two years and she has moved from tank to tank with no problems. I have heard many say that they are like mandarins and wont take prepared foods...well mine is eating flakes and anything else i throw in there. So i guess the fact that it eats flake food, i have had her for roughly two years, and she has survived the stress of moving around from tank to tank with no ill effects... i feel it is a success story
iamwrasseman
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many of mine eat like horses but yes i have lost a bunch that just never got settled down and didnt acclimate to captivity . they really should be left onthe reef . in mist cases they dont do well but i have had very good success with them . just cant get a choati leopard to live but still trying
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