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Advice? Should I add a cleaner wrasse?

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Derek, Mar 29, 2016.

  1. Derek

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    I know it's always best to quarantine fish before you add them to the display tank but is it ok to add a cleaner wrasse right away or is it not worth the risk? If I quarantine a cleaner wrasse by itself, what am I supposed to feed it or how often should I feed it?
     
  2. xroads Veteran Reefkeeper Vendor

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    How many fish do you have for it to clean is the key.

    If you only have a few, a clean will do much more harm then good. A cleaner shrimp or two is a much better option. If you want a cleaner fish, there are several types of cleaner gobies that are a better choice.
     
  3. Derek

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    I currently have 2 tangs and 2 clowns and a diamond goby in my 125. Do you think that isn't enough fish to have a cleaner wrasse for?
     
  4. xroads Veteran Reefkeeper Vendor

    La Porte City, IA
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    In my opinion, definitely not. The few fish you have will get picked way too much.

    I am sure people keep them with a low fish count, but I have seen many times where they are added and pick way too much.
     
  5. jeremy Acro Addict

    Davenport, IA
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    I like using cleaner shrimp rather than cleaner wrasse. Like he said they pick too much.
     
  6. FishBrain Expert Reefkeeper

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    I have one and he does a excellent job keeping everyone clear of parasites. But I have 20 some fish for him to work on.
     
  7. Londonparis

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    I have ick and currently using the liquid treatment. Should I get a cleaner shrimp or wrasse instead???
     
  8. jeremy Acro Addict

    Davenport, IA
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    Doesn't matter which. They aren't gonna cure ich. I have had best luck buying healthy compatible fish, feeding them a bunch, and only adding after observation.
    I don't have a separate QT system but have the room in other tanks tied to one system to separate new fish for observation. So I don't have good advice for an ich outbreak because I haven't had problems yet. Hopefully someone else can help.
     
  9. Derek

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    Do you have a quarantine tank? You can get rid of Ich with hyposalinity but corals and inverts will die so you need to use a QT.
     

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