Recommend Sand type for Wrasse ?

[MikeC]

Most know I'm BB but I'm thinking about putting a type of Wrasse Den in the back of the tank.

So what sand to use ? is there a better for them? (Fine,course,etc)

Thanks

 

[KathyC]

Not all wrasses require a sand bed to sleep under, so these guys might be a good option for you
Some build their own sleeping cocoon (ok, a mucus sac, but cocoon sounds so much better!), so that may be a goof choice for you.

Before you even consider adding any wrasse, having a cover (that is weighed down in some way) is an absolute requirement!! I have 2 fairly large chunks of LR that sit on my overflows..they weigh down the cover and keep that small gap closed between the tank & the overflow edge..not attractive, but effective

This is an informative article you might want to take a look at:
http://www.tfhmagazine.com/details/articles/cirrhilabrus-the-fairy-wrasses-full-article.htm

If you do chose to add a sand 'bed' (lol) , a finer grade sand is the standard.

 

[thirty6]

Very interesting Mike, wrasse family is my favorite but I have Been holding off adding another because I'm bb as well. What's you idea or sand den?

 

[MikeC]

a finer grade sand is the standard.

Thanks Kathy

 

[MikeC]

What's you idea or sand den?

Thirty there is a guy on another forum I don't care for (the forum) that makes these ceramic Wrasse dens. I know you can use manny things but I liked the look of these and appreciate people who make a hand made product.
I ordered one to check it out.

I'll post a pic of mine when I get it as they are all different but this will give you the idea. This is a bunch piled up out of the kiln.

 

[vio]

Thirty there is a guy on another forum I don't care for (the forum) that makes these ceramic Wrasse dens. I know you can use manny things but I liked the look of these and appreciate people who make a hand made product.
I ordered one to check it out.

I'll post a pic of mine when I get it as they are all different but this will give you the idea. This is a bunch piled up out of the kiln.

Mike, i run also BB, i absolutely love that work, is one piece ?! (or how many?!) can u pass me the link to find that guy,great job, about Wrasse, i use to have one, eat ,hurt most of my snails, end up on the floor, yes, u need cover, for sure.

 

[MikeC]

Vio you can google "Wrasse Dens in stock. Limited amount available."
That pic is about 8 individual peices. I think he said they are about 7-8 inches accross.

And I agree about having a top lol ,I have a canopy

 

[thirty6]

they look pretty cool

 

[MIKE NY]

Nice to meet you the other day...I would use a fine sand for smaller wrasses, but it can be blown around with flow or med course like Special grade which is what I use which is suitable for most sand dwelling wrasses...any other larger grain sands may hurt them when they burrow....

 

[MikeC]

Nice to meet you also finally lol

Thanks Mike I think that's what I will also use then, I'm not going to be happy if the sand blows all over the tank lol.