Melanurus Wrasse

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  1. irr0001

    irr0001 Purple Tang

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    Nope. I have 15-20 visible in my tank. Doesn't even look at them.
     
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  3. Screwtape

    Screwtape Tonozukai Fairy Wrasse

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    I personally wouldn't put them in a 30g. I think they get too big if you get one that grows on the large end of their adult size.
     
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  4. irr0001

    irr0001 Purple Tang

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    Your 30 is 36" long isn't it? I think that if it is the only fish in there it would be perfectly happy.
     
  5. wfb2270

    wfb2270 Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    i have one, very cool fish. it does pick at my snails at times. leaves the skunk and peppermints alone.

    i did loose both of my feather dusters in one day though. not sure if it was the melanurous or the yellow wrasse though
     
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  6. mikejrice

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    Sounds like if I do get one I'll only get one. It probably would be the only fish in the tank and yes it is 36" long.
     
  7. irr0001

    irr0001 Purple Tang

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    Either way..I think you'll be fine. That's plenty of back and forth room.
     
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  9. mikejrice

    mikejrice 3reef Affiliate

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    Awesome, thanks for the help everyone. I haven't had a fish in any of my tanks in months now to be sure there was no ich. I'm getting excited to have some motion in the tank again!
     
  10. kcbrad

    kcbrad Giant Squid

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    When are you going to get him?! I'm excited for you!
     
  11. mikejrice

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    I'm not sure. There is a sweet one at the new store, but I don't want to buy something then us not have it in stock when someone wants it. I'll have to look into getting an extra one ordered next time we put in an order.
     
  12. kcbrad

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    Well I'll be anxiously awaiting an update and pictures!