Mystery Wrasse and Shrimp

[AquaBogie]

Had a previous McCosker's that killed some shrimp. LFS gave me my money back only if I bought another fish that day. They ended up having only the Mystery Wrasse.

I got home put him in and everything seems to be fine, he sometimes swims at the lubbock's wrasse but other than that he does fine. However I was able to do more research at home and realized I may have made a bad decision. Generally quick on the spot decisions are.

I have a skunk cleaner shrimp, fire shrimp, and 1 peppermint shrimp. Should I try getting rid of this mystery wrasse as he is just a ticking time bomb? Really don't want to lose my shrimp as they are super friendly and cool. Any suggestions?

 

[rssjsb]

Sorry to say, but when the wrasse reaches maturity, your shrimp are probably going to be on the menu. Just the nature of the beast. If you value your shrimp, I would return the fish or try to find another reefer to take it, even if I didn't get any money out of the deal.

I'm not sure I would shop at that LFS again.

 

[evolved]

^ Yup.

Also, it's quite unlikely the McCoskers ate a live shrimp, unless we're talking about a very small shrimp (ie - sexy shrimp). If you found him eating something larger, I have a strong feeling it was already dead.

Lastly, any Pseudocheilinus wrasse isn't very compatible with other wrasses (like a C. lubbocki).

 

[AquaBogie]

^ Yup.

Also, it's quite unlikely the McCoskers ate a live shrimp, unless we're talking about a very small shrimp (ie - sexy shrimp). If you found him eating something larger, I have a strong feeling it was already dead.

Lastly, any Pseudocheilinus wrasse isn't very compatible with other wrasses (like a C. lubbocki).

Thanks guys for the information, going to have to catch him tonight and take him back to the store see what I can get in credit. Better than losing my shrimp they are far more entertaining. I learned my lesson this time, do not buy anything without doing a lot of research first.

 

[snorvich]

Sorry to say, but when the wrasse reaches maturity, your shrimp are probably going to be on the menu. Just the nature of the beast. If you value your shrimp, I would return the fish or try to find another reefer to take it, even if I didn't get any money out of the deal.

I'm not sure I would shop at that LFS again.

I agree with both points.

 

[AquaBogie]

I agree with both points.

I really appreciate the help guys, I got really lucky. I am getting a couple corals from a friend who has a bigger tank than me with no ornamental shrimp and he just happened to need a new wrasse.

So I get a few new aussie corals, instead of losing a 60-75 dollars.

Thanks again!