Wrasses!

Discussion in 'Tropical Fish' started by kcbrad, Sep 13, 2009.

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  1. PackLeader

    PackLeader Giant Squid

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    I have heard that as well. But FWIW, I have had my firefish probably 7 months now open top. Has never even gone near the surface.
     
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  2. oceanparadise1

    oceanparadise1 Fire Squid

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    I used to have one in my uncovered 55 and never had any problems but i have also heard that as well
     
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  3. kcbrad

    kcbrad Giant Squid

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    I do have a hood. I just read about the firefish and their love of jumping. Luckily, it's all covered!
     
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  4. horkn

    horkn Giant Squid

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    Wrasses are known for jumping as well.

    Some sort of anti carpet surfing device is a good idea for aquariums, even if you don't have fish that are known jumpers.
     
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  5. kcbrad

    kcbrad Giant Squid

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    What do you mean by anti carpet surfing device?
     
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  6. horkn

    horkn Giant Squid

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    a cover, or a barrier to keep the fish IN the water;)
     
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  7. kcbrad

    kcbrad Giant Squid

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    Ahhh I see. Okay, thanks for the idea! I never want to find one of my babies on the floor!
     
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  8. blumoon reefers

    blumoon reefers Millepora

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    I know you are pretty set on the fire fish, but I am a huge lover of the wrasses.

    Firefish can be kind of shy and can stay hidden alot of the time.

    But most wrasses are very easy to care for and are out swimming around. Be careful though, some are not reef safe and most will bury themselves in the sand to sleep or if they feel threatened.
     
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  9. jonjonwells

    jonjonwells Great Blue Whale

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    Check out the Hawaiian Flame Wrasse. This is the pentacle of what a reef tank can have in it. If you don't want a wrasse after seeing that, then well.... I can't imagine.
     
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  10. divott

    divott Giant Squid

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    im a big fan of the flashers. great colors and very cool the way they swim flashing. mcoskers and carpenters are 2 of my favs. but that hawaiin flame is awesome too.
     
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