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Reef safe wrasse

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by beckerj3, Jan 26, 2015.

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  1. Feb 1, 2015 #21
    blackx-runner Cedar Rapids, IA

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    They can't jump through the netting, or at least that I have seen. The ones I lost jumped when I had the lids off or found the gap in the top that I used to have where a sea swirl went over the edge. Always make it a habit to check the floor after having tops off. I've rescued them more times than I care to remember. Even had them jump and bounce off me before hitting the floor, had 2 jump at once. Sneaky little guys, and its pretty impressive just how far out of the water they can launch themselves.
     
  2. Feb 3, 2015 #22
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    Exquisite wrasse is a great wrasse. Not too pricy, lots of color and has good tank manners IMO
     
  3. Feb 4, 2015 #23
    beckerj3 West Des Moines, IA

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    How big is your exquisite wrasse? They are very pretty. I've read that they can reach 5", which is larger than I want for my tank.



     
  4. Feb 4, 2015 #24
    Sponge Marshalltown, IA

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    Mine is about 4" if you remember the size of mine. Also, remember that 'some' fish will not necessarily get as large as stated because of being in a tank vs' in the wild :0)
     
  5. Feb 4, 2015 #25
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    Mine is probably close to 5inches but I bought him large. I've only had him 2 weeks





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  6. Feb 4, 2015 #26
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    Labouti is my second fav in my tank




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  7. Feb 7, 2015 #27
    beckerj3 West Des Moines, IA

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    Pretty wrasse.... I keep going back and forth between the Carpenter flasher wrasse, McCosker Flasher wrasse, Lubbock Fairy wrasse, and the red velvet fairy wrasse. If I get 2 of them at once, do I need to get 1 male and 1 female? - or just be sure not to get 2 males or 2 females????


    I've been looking at Live Aquaria and they go in and out of stock so quickly, its hard to land on something. I've thought about talking with Mike & Joe at Coral haven, but its too long of a drive for me, and Spring fest is not a good timing for me to get new fish, as I will be leaving the country about 2 weeks after that for 2 weeks, and wouldn't be there to watch them closely.



     
  8. Feb 7, 2015 #28
    GoodGreef Clive, IA

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    Iowa Pet had 2 McCosker wrasse's when I was there on Wednesday.
     
  9. Feb 7, 2015 #29
    blackx-runner Cedar Rapids, IA

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    2 males of the same species might have issues in the same tank. I haven't had any issues with 2 females, and its neat watching the transformation to male. I don't know if they always transform though so it may not be a guarantee. The females are usually very plain coloration and patterns. I think males of different species, or a male/female pair would be the best thing to look at.
     
  10. Feb 7, 2015 #30
    Maureen Urbandale, IA

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    I am wanting a wrasse too from Live so if you decide to get one let me know.
     
  11. Feb 8, 2015 #31
    beckerj3 West Des Moines, IA

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    I've looked again, and I've narrowed it down to 2 of the following 4:


    Paracheilinu species:


    McCosker Flasher Wrasse & Linespot Flasher wrasse


    Cirrhilabrus species:


    Red Velvet fairy wrasse & Orange back fairy wrasse





    Goodgrief - thanks for the note about Iowa Food & Petscapes. I'll check there.


    Maureen - I'll keep your comment in mind also.


    I'll check with Coral Haven also.


    I think my goal would be to get one male and one female. I'm guessing that the male flasher wrasse don't flash if there's not a female /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default/emoticons/blink.gif. I'm guessing that if I shoot for one female and one male it could be any 2 of the above - same or different species wouldn't matter. If I'm wrong, please let me know!



     
  12. Feb 8, 2015 #32
    Sponge Marshalltown, IA

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    Looks good but you still haven't decided! lol Male flashers' flash the most when a female(s) is available otherwise, a male can flash (without a female) but not necessarily will do so. Let us know when you get them:0)
     
  13. Feb 8, 2015 #33
    jeremy Davenport, IA

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    Excellent choices for your final four. Def get in touch with Joe or Mike at Coral Haven they had some really nice flashers in a few days ago.
     
  14. Feb 8, 2015 #34
    Ray/Jen_Reefin Davenport, IA

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    Yes, Coral Haven do have nice ones. Jen picked up one last week. beautiful Colors. 3 inches long../DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default/emoticons/smile.gif
     
  15. Feb 17, 2015 #35
    beckerj3 West Des Moines, IA

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    So I got notification that the two wrasse I want are in (and at this moment so are the 2 gobies). My order total comes to $162. I need $63 for free shipping. Maureen is looking now. If anyone wanted anything, let me know immediately - as I will order as soon as I get to free shipping - as I don't want to miss out..
     
  16. Feb 17, 2015 #36
    beckerj3 West Des Moines, IA

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    Order has been placed with Live Aquaria for 2 wrasse: I went with the McCosker flasher wrasse and an Orange back fairy wrasse. Maureen has also ordered an Orange back fairy wrase. Yipee!!!
     
  17. Feb 17, 2015 #37
    Sponge Marshalltown, IA

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    Congrats on the free shipping!! I'm sure that I would have more than helped you get there but unfortunately I won't be here to pick up on Friday:9( Maybe next time!!
     
  18. Feb 17, 2015 #38
    aussie Cedar Rapids, IA

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    Anyone have any experience with Scotts fairy wrasse?
     
  19. Feb 22, 2015 #39
    aussie Cedar Rapids, IA

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    http://www.3reef.com/threads/all-about-reef-safe-wrasses.122261/#ath Found this very informationable
     
  20. Feb 22, 2015 #40
    aussie Cedar Rapids, IA

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    Picked up two fairy wrasse , took a while to idea them one is a bright colour red head fairy wrasse , it looks like a rainbow, red head blue body and a bit of yellow through the middle body

    The second is an exquisite Fiji fairy wrasse it has emerald green body with purple lines, I seen this fish change colours like my starry blenny I am digging it a lot ..... I want a third wrasse not sure what yet
     
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