McCosker's Flasher Wrasse ?????

[1boatnut]

So I posted in CMAS,but thought it may get more attention in 2 places.

Anybody have one?
Been doing some reading that has me confused.
When you look at the description on the Dr.'s site,their diet shows shrimps,meaty foods,flake pellets etc.


When you look at different flasher wrasse descriptions (lets say yellowfin flasher wrasse) it states:
"Flasher wrasses should be fed two or three times a day in order to maintain their body weight. Since they feed on zooplankton and rarely pick at organisms on live rock, they will not thrive in the reef tank if they are fed infrequently."

BUT
This same statement is not under the McCosker's Flasher.

Now I'm not sure if I want one or not.I don't mind having to feed ,but I had a bad HA experience that I'm just getting under control that alot of people told me it was partly from feeding my tank daily.??
Anybody have one?
If so can you tell me your feeding regiment and how long you have had the fish?
Any traits and personality would be appreciated too
Currently my local LFS does not have any,but I may call and have him order me one,if it is suitable ffor my system

 

[reefjunkie42]

well 1st off how many gallons is your system?

 

[dstrickland]

Have one in qt tank for 10 days so far and really like it. I have fed him now pellets and brine shrimp, he has been doing good. From my research, this is one of the hardier and peaceful of reef safe wrasses.

 

[Stumped]

I lost my McCosker's recently due to a jump, but I constantly fed mine small amounts multiple times a day. I feed my reef tank 1-2x daily with my own frozen mix (prawn, clam, scallop, octopus, etc.) and a pinch of NLS pellets several times a day as well. In my experience the description you posted above regarding flasher wrasses holds true for McCosker's. Mine fed exclusively from the water column and would readily eat many times per day if offered.

 

[lazytaper]

I have one and have had him for about 4 years. Mine requires no special care and is as beginner of a fish as you can get. He is fat and healthy and eats whatever you put in the tank. Definitely not a picky eater. I feed once a day.

He is always out swimming around begging for food and doesn't bother any of the other fish or corals. Great personality and probably my favorite fish in the tank.

They don't require a big tank but they do swim a lot so I would say a 3 foot tank would be a minimum. IMO.

 

[EllieSuz]

In my experience they are not the least picky about their diet and do not need any special attention beyond the norm. I feed nori every day and my wrasse loves it, but he also eats pellets (New Life Spectrum), mysis, brine, flakes, etc. Mine actually lifted the screen top on my tank and landed on the floor, but I heard it and stuck him back in. Now the tank cover is weighted down. This is not a fish for an open tank.

 

[aquaph8]

Mine eats everything even nori with the tangs. I feed a lot cause of my anthias but I would feel perfectly fine only feeding this fish twice a day. IMO its a really easy fish as far as care as long as you dont introduce it to bullies.

 

[reefjunkie42]

mines also a pig

 

[1boatnut]

well 1st off how many gallons is your system?

125 gal

 

[1boatnut]

So the consescious would be if I decide to get one of these wrasses, to go back and start feeding AT LEAST daily ?

Thanks everyone for the imput

 

[bvoss]

I have two. They are gorgeous and tough fish, but I feed 4 times a day.

 

[Lynnmw1208]

I have a carpenter's which is very similar and he is the easiest fish to care for. I Qted him and he was eating day 2 on NLS pellets. Him and my kole tang are buddies and search for food together. just be sure to have a lid as they can jump!!!

 

[1boatnut]

I have a carpenter's which is very similar and he is the easiest fish to care for. I Qted him and he was eating day 2 on NLS pellets. Him and my kole tang are buddies and search for food together. just be sure to have a lid as they can jump!!!

Lynnmw1208,
So how often do you feed,and how long have you had it?

 

[snorvich]

Easy fish, but very active. I recommend feeding at least twice per day.

 

[lazytaper]

They also need places to duck into when startled or challenged by more aggressive fish. Rockwork with little caves is important.

 

[bradleyj]

Easy fish, but very active. I recommend feeding at least twice per day.

I agree with Steve, very active and needs to be fed to stay active, You will also need a top cover as they love to jump.

 

[snorvich]

I agree with Steve, very active and needs to be fed to stay active, You will also need a top cover as they love to jump.

A cover such as bradleyj uses.

 

[twiggyb]

Lost mine due to jumping from a male Lyertail chasing it all the time. Beautiful fish if you have a harem so he can flash. I feed twice a day and do weekly wc.

 

[bradleyj]

A cover such as bradleyj uses.

An old picture, but the cover is the same.

 

[bradleyj]

If you get the right top cover to house these beautiful fish, which cannot be larger than 1/4 inch x 1/4 inch. You can have these live a long and happy life.