After deciding that I wanted to keep some wrasses that I've always had my eyes on, but never really had the tank space for, Ive now got the space, but I want to make sure that the species that I am looking at have the best chances for cohabitation without too much bullying. So I would like some critiquing of my stocking list, which is as follows:
+= Currently in Quarantine
I believe that according to Hunter's wrasse cirrhilabrus complex chart. that these would be alright together, but I'd like some actual feedback on what the individuals are like. Right now I have the Solon and the Lineatus in quarantine (got both fish late last week) and so I'd like to order the others wrasses this week (through LiveAquaria) and get them going through treatment together so they can all be added at the same time.
What I'm not entirely sure about is whether or not a 40b is the right size for keeping all these guys at that same time and if there is a better manner in which to treat them all. My current QT is just sitting for observation, as I didn't want to start treatment until Ive gotten all the fish (no signs of disease or illness yet). So, is a round or two of prazipro and then a round of Chloroquine phosphate acceptable for these species, or are there some that are more sensitive to these treatments? Are there any wrasse specific treatments that are more acceptable to use on these guys?
Also, I have a large social acclimation box (from Synergy Reef) but only one box. With the Melanurus wrasse already in the DT, how should I go about adding them to the DT once the quarantine is complete? Do they all go in the acclimation box at the same time, or is it better to do in shifts? Is a day an acceptable amount of time in the box before letting them in? Or should it be shorter/longer?
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- Longfin Fairy Wrasse (Cirrhilabrus rubriventralis)
- Exquisite Fairy Wrasse (Cirrhilabrus exquisitus)
- Carpenter's Flasher Wrasse (Paracheilinus carpenteri)
- Ruby Head Fairy Wrasse (Cirrhilabrus cf cyanopleura)
- Red Head Solon Fairy Wrasse (Cirrhilabrus solorensis) *+
- Lineatus Fairy Wrasse (Cirrhilabrus lineatus) *+
- Hoeven's Wrasse (Halichoeres melanurus) *
+= Currently in Quarantine
I believe that according to Hunter's wrasse cirrhilabrus complex chart. that these would be alright together, but I'd like some actual feedback on what the individuals are like. Right now I have the Solon and the Lineatus in quarantine (got both fish late last week) and so I'd like to order the others wrasses this week (through LiveAquaria) and get them going through treatment together so they can all be added at the same time.
What I'm not entirely sure about is whether or not a 40b is the right size for keeping all these guys at that same time and if there is a better manner in which to treat them all. My current QT is just sitting for observation, as I didn't want to start treatment until Ive gotten all the fish (no signs of disease or illness yet). So, is a round or two of prazipro and then a round of Chloroquine phosphate acceptable for these species, or are there some that are more sensitive to these treatments? Are there any wrasse specific treatments that are more acceptable to use on these guys?
Also, I have a large social acclimation box (from Synergy Reef) but only one box. With the Melanurus wrasse already in the DT, how should I go about adding them to the DT once the quarantine is complete? Do they all go in the acclimation box at the same time, or is it better to do in shifts? Is a day an acceptable amount of time in the box before letting them in? Or should it be shorter/longer?
@evolved @eatbreakfast