Regarding the new article about Halichoeres melanurus
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I do not wish to support bad collection practices.
In all honesty, I do not know the practices of the individual collectors so I can not give you a factual answer. What i do know is that the older methods of cyanide dosing are not common anymore and fish are generally caught by the tried and tested method of netting.
Sorry I can not be more specific.
Paul.
Sorry I can not be more specific.
Paul.
Paul, I have a question for you.
I've had the hoeven's wrasse (melanarus) for three days now. He is still not accustomed to my lighting schedule, as he is out early in the morning, and then to bed he goes. Very pretty fish, and much larger than I anticipated he would be (about 3.5" already).
Here is my question. My LFS has aquired a Christmas wrasse (ornatimuss?). Would these two be compatible in my 75? Would I need to feed them more?
Current fish list:
2 Ocellaris
Royal Gramma
Diamond Goby
Pygmy (Cherub) Angel
Kole Tang
Hoeven's Wrasse
Would I be able to support them both? I really like how striking they both are, and would love to place them both in my tank. I have read that the halichoeres genus can co-exist, but I was wondering if you had any experience with that.
Thanks,
I've had the hoeven's wrasse (melanarus) for three days now. He is still not accustomed to my lighting schedule, as he is out early in the morning, and then to bed he goes. Very pretty fish, and much larger than I anticipated he would be (about 3.5" already).
Here is my question. My LFS has aquired a Christmas wrasse (ornatimuss?). Would these two be compatible in my 75? Would I need to feed them more?
Current fish list:
2 Ocellaris
Royal Gramma
Diamond Goby
Pygmy (Cherub) Angel
Kole Tang
Hoeven's Wrasse
Would I be able to support them both? I really like how striking they both are, and would love to place them both in my tank. I have read that the halichoeres genus can co-exist, but I was wondering if you had any experience with that.
Thanks,
Sloeber
Active member
Xmas and melanrus won't be compatible in a 75g.
The good news is your LFS does not have an Xmas. That is a Leopard. The two fish should co-exist, but a Leopard has its own host of problems. I wrote this column awhile back, it should be of assistance. HTH
http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2002-07/hcs3/index.php
The good news is your LFS does not have an Xmas. That is a Leopard. The two fish should co-exist, but a Leopard has its own host of problems. I wrote this column awhile back, it should be of assistance. HTH
http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2002-07/hcs3/index.php
That isnt a halichoeres species, note the lack of facial striping.
It looks more like a Macropharyngodon, actually looks like Macropharyngodon geoffroy. have a look at this page:
http://www.wetwebmedia.com/macropharyngodon.htm
as you will see, there are some similarities between Macropharyngodon and Halichoeres. However, my experience with Macropharyngodon is that they can be hard to acclimate and dont readily accept flake and other prepared or frozen foods.
I love the Macropharyngodons though- they are very striking.
I have had several halichoeres look a likes (ornate, hoevens) at the same time. They fought but soon settled. I do however have a 600g tank so add more with caution.
HTH,
paul.
It looks more like a Macropharyngodon, actually looks like Macropharyngodon geoffroy. have a look at this page:
http://www.wetwebmedia.com/macropharyngodon.htm
as you will see, there are some similarities between Macropharyngodon and Halichoeres. However, my experience with Macropharyngodon is that they can be hard to acclimate and dont readily accept flake and other prepared or frozen foods.
I love the Macropharyngodons though- they are very striking.
I have had several halichoeres look a likes (ornate, hoevens) at the same time. They fought but soon settled. I do however have a 600g tank so add more with caution.
HTH,
paul.
LOL..seems like Henry and I agree on the identity....certainly a leopard. As for which leopard....really need a better image.
I also agree, that in 75g, 2 christmas or 2 hoevens wont work out well. i would though suggest the golden halichoeres (sometimes called yellow coris, or banana wrasse). these stay smaller and are very placid and easy to keep.
P.
I also agree, that in 75g, 2 christmas or 2 hoevens wont work out well. i would though suggest the golden halichoeres (sometimes called yellow coris, or banana wrasse). these stay smaller and are very placid and easy to keep.
P.
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