leopard wrasses help

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  1. loneracer05

    loneracer05 Clown Trigger

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    hey guys im thinkning about getting 2 leopard wrasses and 2 potters leopard wrasses...will they get along if they are put in at the same time?
     
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  3. horkn

    horkn Giant Squid

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    How big of a tank is it?

    These guys can be picky eaters, and introducing all of those might deplete the food source if they don't eat prepared foods.
     
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    Agreed, If not eating prepared food they might take down the systems natural food sources.

    Ive had luck with my 1 Leopard wrasse, Lived in my 46g and now is in my 120g. Lovely fish she is!
     
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    They should get along fine (should being the key operative, you never know 'till you try as each individual fish varies). However, you're going to need a very large and very well establish tank to support 4 of these guys.
     
  6. loneracer05

    loneracer05 Clown Trigger

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    they are going into my 210....lots of pods and i bought 3 16oz bottles of arctic pods to prepare for them, i hear they take to them very fast. ok cool thanks guys. fish are orderd should be here this weekend.if they make it through shipping. they do have a garuntee through my supplyer.
     
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    Hmm, that might be a big enough tank for it work....

    How old is the tank?
     
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  9. horkn

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    The tank age is the big question that needs n answer. Since you bought pods, I have to assume it's a young tank.

    What place guarantees leopard wrasses? I have not seen any online stores that do.
     
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    missionsix Super Moderator Staff Member

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    You should be absolutely fine and loving it. These things aren't as picky as everyone says they are 8) Mine would eat toenails and enjoy them if I put some in the tank. I have video of mine sharing some greens with my tang and even eating coraline algae. If they aren't eating food, I'd be worried regardless of the tanks age.
    These will also change sex/coloration according to size like a clownfish will.
     
  11. loneracer05

    loneracer05 Clown Trigger

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    sorry for the delaye.dresponce they didnt make it...the tank has been set up at my house 6months or so but 10+years at my friends.my supplyer gives a 2day garauntee with them because i spend so much with him :)....i bought the pods because i read they take to arctic pods very fast....my pod population could support tons of mandarins lol im not worried bout that....just rying ti increase my odds as i havent had the best luck with them
     
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    Give it a try then.

    I added a Fjian Female leopard wrasse just the other day. This one even ate flake.