What I'm Thankful For this Year: Bluelines and Flame Wrasses!

[skibum9884]

So, just thought I'd share a few pictures. The Bluelines should be coming out of QT very shortly, and my Flame Wrasses are settled in and doing very well! I'm especially happy with the Flames. They require many feedings per day as they're so small, but it's definitely worth it. One of the females is barely 1"!

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[Western_reefer]

Gorgeous fish!

[roktsintst]

Very Nice David.

Please post some pictures once they are in the tank.

What is your current fish list?

[skibum9884]

Thanks everybody.

Ryan, the current stock list is just the flames, with the blueline pair and clown pair in QT. I'm rebuilding my tank after getting bored with "common" stuff. While it was difficult to part some of the fish, I now have some room to add some interesting new fish!

Any suggestions for my new stocking list? I'm thinking about some more wrasses that will mix well with the flames, but don't know what to get!

[Western_reefer]

How much did you get the flame wrasses for if you don't mind me asking?

[roktsintst]

Oh i've got lots and lots of suggestions!

But what size is the tank? And what temp?

I know There is an incredible 2.5" bandit that is healthy and has been QT'd for sale in Penn that is only $400! I would get it if he would ship...

I also am a huge fan of Hooded Fairy's, Lineatus, Johnsoni wrasses.

I'd go for some Pygme Angels also. Multibars are awesome. Maybe some Jocs, or Multicolors. Just get 3 of any of them. Their interaction is what makes them so cool.

Im a big fan of groups of Anthias as well. I'll be getting a large group of Evansi's to add to my Resplendent Anthias group too!

[skibum9884]

How much did you get the flame wrasses for if you don't mind me asking?

You've got a PM!

[skibum9884]

Ryan, I have an Elos System 70 right now (only 55 gallons), but will be upgrading to an Elos 120xl or 160 in May (I'm moving and doesn't make sense to upgrade yet). It'll be 125 or 140 gallons.

I know the Bandit you're talking about, I thought about it too, but it's kind of far for me since I don't have a car, and I have a good amount of SPS. I'd definitely consider a pair/trio of Jocs, but I can't find any!

I've been buying the fish I want but in small sizes since the tank is so small for a few more months.

[skibum9884]

Oh, and I have a chiller. Running at 74 right now, but could drop it lower need be!

[lunner]

Love the bluelines!

[Moort82]

Agreed the bluelines are awesome.

[skibum9884]

Thanks guys! I'm going to try and keep a lot of pairs/trios/harems.

I'm thinking a "Noah's Ark" theme!

[extreme5450]

Dang, i want a blueline

[skibum9884]

Extreme, yes, I love them! Seems like they brought in a lot of them, however there may be a few left.

If you miss out, hopefully they'll do the same next year!

[huskerreef]

Flame wrasses are one of my favorites. I have mine for a year plus and his colors are really looking great now. I have had some issues keeping females but just got him a couple new dates last month and so far so good.

[skibum9884]

Ohh, that's too bad Jim. Any idea of the cause? Was it aggression related between the females? Hopefully I won't encounter that, but we'll see.

[Maximus]

Hi David, I was just wondering how your flame wrasses are doing? I have a trio coming this fri and would like some advice. Thanks.

[skibum9884]

Hi, they're still doing very well. They eat anything thrown in the tank, and while there is a bit of bickering and chasing that goes on between the females they seem to be doing well.

I don't have any pictures with me at the moment, but will be sure to add some later today/tonight.

In terms of advice, I would just socially acclimate them in an acrylic box inside the aquarium after QT.

[Maximus]

Good to hear, David. Pics would be wonderful!

[skibum9884]

Not a problem. Let me know if you have any specific questions. I'll get some pictures up soon.

[skibum9884]

I have to take some more of the wrasses, but the camera battery is dead. Here is one of the male flame, and 2 Blueline shots to keep you going in the meantime:
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[Maximus]

Beautiful fish! My females are going to be small (1.5" or so) and the male should be around 4". I just hope the females don't turn into males.

[Reefnub]

How's the blueline? Nipping at any corals yet or is your tank sps dominant. :)

[skibum9884]

Yup, almost entirely SPS, so no real damage to speak of.

[Bmgrocks]

is that a lennard's wrasse I see in the background in your last picture?
How's it doing?

Great looking fish btw.
baby flames!

[geaux xman]

hey ski, where did you get the bluelines from? nyaquatics??

any trouble feeding them? what do they feed on?

how did you QT them? copper, prazipro, just feed and observe, etc?

[skibum9884]

The bluelines are from LA, and the flame wrasses are from Aquatouch in Arizona (they do some mail order stuff).

These fish were QT'd for a while first with no meds to get them eating well, and then Prazi and Cupramine (ramped up dose slowly).

They all eat great, however since I now mostly feed PE Mysis the angel won't touch pellets and it used to devour them :(