Wrasses - Page 19

Awibrandy · 07-12-2007, 07:20 AM

Nice looking fishie Deano!

tripstank · 07-17-2007, 05:25 PM

What can everyone tell me about my new Possum Wrasse?

scumonkey · 07-17-2007, 06:24 PM

He's super awesome- nice colours-where's the pic?
you got the good one like this
http://www.pbase.com/clippo/image/54527703
NOT the other one that looks like this:
http://www.pbase.com/clippo/image/46161937

The Banded Possum Wrasse is also known as the Pygmy Possum Wrasse or Arrowhead Wrasse, and it originates from the waters of the Indo-Pacific. The Banded Possum Wrasse has an arrowhead-like shape and is mostly red/orange in color with white vertical stripes when in its juvenile coloration. As the fish matures, it will darken to a deep rust color. The male and female of this species are very similarly colored, but when courting, the male will display increased color intensity. Colors may vary depending on the fish's mood.
The Banded Possum Wrasse is a very peaceful, active fish that will bring both color and activity to a fish-only or reef aquarium of 30 gallons or larger. They will not bother any corals or invertebrates making them a perfect fish for the reef aquarium. A single male can be kept with a group of females that is introduced prior to or at the same time as the male. These wrasses like to jump, so a tight-fitting canopy is recommended.
Meals should consist of a variety of feeder shrimp, flaked foods, and marine meats.

tripstank · 07-17-2007, 07:39 PM

He has yet to come out of the rock work. He and my geometric pygmy hawk have a secret club in the back of the tank. I think they have some stone cutters nonsense back there.

heuerfan · 08-11-2007, 08:14 PM

Couldn't pass up on this beautiful wrasse, he is close to 5 inches, never seen one this big

Bahamian1999 · 09-11-2007, 11:33 AM

If you already have your tank set up with Coral & sand subs. can you add a wrasse because I know now that they need sand to bury in.

KathyC · 09-11-2007, 11:45 AM

Not all wrasses bury themselves in the sand, some build a cocoon around themselves for protection.
What type of wrasse are you considering getting and how coarse is your substrate?

Deanos · 10-19-2007, 09:20 AM

Halichoeres melanochir - Orange-finned Wrasse

tosiek · 10-19-2007, 09:33 AM

He's Gorgeous Dean! thats a really nice fish!

pnoyreefer · 10-19-2007, 09:35 AM

Here is one of my wrasses..

09-11-2007, 11:33 AM	#186
Bahamian1999 Bewitched Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 70 Reefer Ratings: (0)	If you already have your tank set up with Coral & sand subs. can you add a wrasse because I know now that they need sand to bury in. __________________ Run to the Beat of Your Own Drummer..... Run Easy! Sandi

09-11-2007, 11:45 AM	#187
KathyC Rafflemeister Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Barnum Island Posts: 4,026 Reefer Ratings: (76)	Not all wrasses bury themselves in the sand, some build a cocoon around themselves for protection. What type of wrasse are you considering getting and how coarse is your substrate? __________________ Don't just treat the symptom, remedy the cause!

10-19-2007, 09:20 AM	#188
Deanos Moderator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Bronx, NY 10475 Posts: 11,822 Reefer Ratings: (96)	Halichoeres melanochir - Orange-finned Wrasse __________________ Need help or have a question? Click the logo below:

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07-17-2007, 05:25 PM	#182
tripstank A God to Copepods Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 424 Reefer Ratings: (9)	What can everyone tell me about my new Possum Wrasse?

07-17-2007, 06:24 PM	#183
scumonkey Goniopora isn't VD! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: hells kitchen Posts: 995 Reefer Ratings: (21)	He's super awesome- nice colours-where's the pic? you got the good one like this http://www.pbase.com/clippo/image/54527703 NOT the other one that looks like this: http://www.pbase.com/clippo/image/46161937 The Banded Possum Wrasse is also known as the Pygmy Possum Wrasse or Arrowhead Wrasse, and it originates from the waters of the Indo-Pacific. The Banded Possum Wrasse has an arrowhead-like shape and is mostly red/orange in color with white vertical stripes when in its juvenile coloration. As the fish matures, it will darken to a deep rust color. The male and female of this species are very similarly colored, but when courting, the male will display increased color intensity. Colors may vary depending on the fish's mood. The Banded Possum Wrasse is a very peaceful, active fish that will bring both color and activity to a fish-only or reef aquarium of 30 gallons or larger. They will not bother any corals or invertebrates making them a perfect fish for the reef aquarium. A single male can be kept with a group of females that is introduced prior to or at the same time as the male. These wrasses like to jump, so a tight-fitting canopy is recommended. Meals should consist of a variety of feeder shrimp, flaked foods, and marine meats.

07-17-2007, 07:39 PM	#184
tripstank A God to Copepods Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 424 Reefer Ratings: (9)	He has yet to come out of the rock work. He and my geometric pygmy hawk have a secret club in the back of the tank. I think they have some stone cutters nonsense back there.

08-11-2007, 08:14 PM	#185
heuerfan Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Fresh Meadows, NY (Queens) Posts: 1,347 Reefer Ratings: (54)	Couldn't pass up on this beautiful wrasse, he is close to 5 inches, never seen one this big

10-19-2007, 09:33 AM	#189
tosiek Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Greenpoint Brooklyn, NY Posts: 1,491 Reefer Ratings: (29)	He's Gorgeous Dean! thats a really nice fish!

10-19-2007, 09:35 AM	#190
pnoyreefer Pek-P3K LicK3I2 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Washington NNJ 07882 Posts: 1,413 Reefer Ratings: (49)	Here is one of my wrasses..