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FS: Banana Wrasse and Bird Wrasse

Discussion in 'Buy/Sell/Trade' started by PotRoast, Dec 20, 2011.

  1. PotRoast

    PotRoast Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    I love these fish but they are not working out in my tank anymore. I can't blame the fish, I am going in a different direction towards smaller fish. So I would like to find a good home for them.
    Both of the fish are coral safe, but not technically 'reef safe'....meaning they won't eat your coral but they may eat your invertebrates. The bird wrasse will eat small shrimp and fish (has not bothered my skunk cleaner or coral banded shrimp, but did eat a really small peppermint shrimp and a really small chromis). The banana wrasse will pick on snails if they turn upside down with their soft parts exposed. That has been my experience with these two fish. Prior to this, they were housed in one of ACC's coral runs with no known issues.
    Both fish are really active and will give your tank a lot of energy if that is what you are looking for. Each fish comes with a choice of two complimentary frags from my frag tank.
    Located in Mt. Pleasant, IA (SE corner of state)$25 Banana wrasse: about 5"-6" in length$25 Bird wrasse (female ): about 4" in length
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  2. jjtruemper

    jjtruemper Inactive User

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    Do you know if a male and female bird wrasses would get along? If so I deffinently want her!!!
     
  3. PotRoast

    PotRoast Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    I don't know if they would or not. At LiveAquaria they recommend adding the male second so at least you would be set up in that regard.



     
  4. Andy The Reef Guy

    Andy The Reef Guy Inactive User

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    I'll take that banana wrasse! When can we meet Jim? I know this holiday week might be a little crazy for the both of us, lemme know. Do you know if they're bad jumpers?
     
  5. PotRoast

    PotRoast Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    I'll be here all week if you want to come down. I get home at 5pm. It is exactly 44 miles south of Iowa City.

    I have not known him to jump. Craig had him in a large open coral run with no lid. But I can't promise anything in that regard.

     
  6. Andy The Reef Guy

    Andy The Reef Guy Inactive User

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    Cool Jim! Is it alright if I don't come down till next week? Pm me your address, I can bring cash or PayPal you now if you want! See you soon!
     
  7. Nik Experienced Reefkeeper

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    I will take the Bird wrasse. Not sure when I can get there. Possibly Fri. or Mon?
     
  8. PotRoast

    PotRoast Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    Bump.

    Bird wrasse is still available. I will be in Iowa City later on today if you want it.

    I think it is morphing from a female to a male too.....

     

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