Redtail Tamarin Wrasse

[LargeAngels]

Don't they need a really deep sand bed due to burying and ramming the bottom and dislocating jaws?

From my experience they start head first down and then go sideways and only seem to need a couple of inches. Everytime I've seen them wake up they seem to have been horizontal. Not sure if that is always the case, but that is what I see with mine.

 

[snorvich]

From my experience they start head first down and then go sideways and only seem to need a couple of inches. Everytime I've seen them wake up they seem to have been horizontal. Not sure if that is always the case, but that is what I see with mine.

Yes, that is what my leopard wrasses do; a couple of inches should be sufficient.

 

[tcmfish]

I once kept a very large Coris gaimard and when it would dive down in the sand it would go horizontal, and I had access to the bottom of the tank and I could never see it. The sand was 3-4" and the fish was probably on the 7-8" side, obviously longer than the sand bed was deep and there were no problems.

But I do have to agree with others that this tank is too new for both types of fish, and too small for the achilles, and the wrasses will jump. Did you QT these finicky fish?

Most people who plan to keep either of these species have a very established tank or wait until it is established. I am guessing these were an impulse buy.

 

[NexDog]

Would a Tamarin do well in a trio?

 

[snorvich]

Would a Tamarin do well in a trio?

Anampses wrasses require a mature tank, absolutely no aggressive tank mates, and multiple feedings per day to supplement the naturally occurring amphipods and copepods in the tank. They also require sand (not gravel) for greatest comfort. A male and 2 females are likely to do well, at least in my opinion.

 

[Tylt33]

We're trying to encourage Snorvich to get a trio of anampses femininus

 

[snorvich]

We're trying to encourage Snorvich to get a trio of anampses femininus

Actually, I love the fish. I just don't think I can make it work. I was offered one and did not accept the offer.

 

[NexDog]

Anampses wrasses require a mature tank, absolutely no aggressive tank mates, and multiple feedings per day to supplement the naturally occurring amphipods and copepods in the tank. They also require sand (not gravel) for greatest comfort. A male and 2 females are likely to do well, at least in my opinion.

My tank has been up for 4 years, lots of rock, insane amount of macro in the sump - definitely mature. I don't have a lot of aggro in the tank although it is fairly well stocked. The list is in this thread. Do you think a trio of Tamrins would be doable?

 

[WuHT]

Need more red tailed fish. Sargassum trigger?

 

[snorvich]

NexDog, I would not with your fish list.

 

[NexDog]

Roger that.

 

[hogall]

Little update. Fishes are doing well; move some of my corals in.

Getting a cleaner shrimp in tomorrow; hopefully these gals don't have it for dinner

Dennis

 

[hogall]

So, is the purpose of reef central simply to "ooh" and "ahh" about your fish? What should people do when they see things that are not right or potentially problematical? I am certainly NOT trying to be rude but I see some problems: An Achilles tang requires a well established tank, ideally larger than the one you are providing; those wrasses WILL jump and you are picturing an open tank; sustaining any Anampses wrasse in a new tank is extremely problematical. These are fish that you CAN sustain with multiple feedings (e.g. six or so) daily but failing that, need to hunt within the tank for their food. You can improve the odds with the Achilles tang by constantly making Nori or equivalent available.

I hear you. But there is a different between pointing out pitfall and giving advice than plain out making a prediction

Anyway, thanks for your advice. Since these fishes are closer to my office; they do get fed very well. I think my boss maybe looking for me.... got to go

Dennis

 

[tcmfish]

Nice Lid...

And why would you think they would eat a cleaner shrimp?

 

[snorvich]

Where did the Achilles tang go?

 

[SDguy]

Where did the Achilles tang go?

It's behind the rocks, on the left.

 

[Ralph ATL]

So, is the purpose of reef central simply to "ooh" and "ahh" about your fish? What should people do when they see things that are not right or potentially problematical? I am certainly NOT trying to be rude but I see some problems: An Achilles tang requires a well established tank, ideally larger than the one you are providing; those wrasses WILL jump and you are picturing an open tank; sustaining any Anampses wrasse in a new tank is extremely problematical. These are fish that you CAN sustain with multiple feedings (e.g. six or so) daily but failing that, need to hunt within the tank for their food. You can improve the odds with the Achilles tang by constantly making Nori or equivalent available.

unfortunately, when I saw your photo's I couldn't believe my eyes. Your tank is poised for failure, I am afraid. I agree with the above post, and he has worded it much more delicate than I could have.

 

[RBU1]

3 weeks and counting

 

[NexDog]

Nice Lid...

:wildone:

 

[hogall]

Relax, and take a deep breath. The lid was removed in order to take picture. Just a little background; all the live rocks came from my 700 gallon reef tank. I have insured that there are massive amount of pods in the tank prior to the introduction of these wrasse.

Anyway, I thot this thread is to share and discuss reef fishes. Not to jump on people with absolute prejudice without any detail of information.

Thanks, I have asked the mod to close this thread.

Dennis