Melanurus Wrasse? - Page 2

rkelley_10 · 11/19/2009, 12:13 AM

Def reef safe. Only concern is with ornamental shrimp as they might find them tasty. As with every fish, it's more of on an individual basis. I have a melanurus and two cleaner shrimp without any problems. This guy is a workhorse. Eats all parasites. He's a funny guy, goes to bed early and sleeps in. Such a beautiful fish.

KillerReef · 11/19/2009, 12:47 AM

not sure how it will do with your 6-line as i have heard those can be buggers with other wrasses, but from what i understand, the melanurus is reef safe... HTH

gkimble · 11/19/2009, 01:26 AM

How can you tell the difference between this wrasse and a male blue leopard? I have a female blue star and am trying to find a male to pair them up.

klasiksb · 11/19/2009, 07:04 AM

here is a picture of my first one, great fish

bumpbailey · 11/19/2009, 03:19 PM

I have had my Melanrus now for about 3 months. Beautiful fish. Unfortunatley I can not substantiate the claims that they eat the flat worms....my tank is still riddled with them.

Curious to the compatability with oter wrasses. I had a 6-line and a pencil wrasse prior to introducing the Melanarus....both are gone now

96gts · 11/19/2009, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by bumpbailey

I have had my Melanrus now for about 3 months. Beautiful fish. Unfortunatley I can not substantiate the claims that they eat the flat worms....my tank is still riddled with them.

Curious to the compatability with oter wrasses. I had a 6-line and a pencil wrasse prior to introducing the Melanarus....both are gone now

I have an Ornate Leopard, Solorensis, McCosker's and Cyanopleura with my Melanurus in a 90gal. The Melanurus gets along fine with all of them except my Cyanopleura doesn't get along well with the Solorensis.

Algae Growwer · 11/19/2009, 08:54 PM

Def a preety fish!

KillerReef · 11/19/2009, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by bumpbailey

I have had my Melanrus now for about 3 months. Beautiful fish. Unfortunatley I can not substantiate the claims that they eat the flat worms....my tank is still riddled with them.

Curious to the compatability with oter wrasses. I had a 6-line and a pencil wrasse prior to introducing the Melanarus....both are gone now

sure that you don't have a lunar, they can be PITAs from what i hear...

vicent2008 · 11/20/2009, 12:13 PM

I am looking for buying one to get rid of the flatworms in mi tank

hope it's worth it

jeffeg · 11/20/2009, 03:30 PM

Would this sand be suitable for a wrasse that burrows like the Melanaurus or Leopard?

HTML Code:

http://www.marinedepot.com/CaribSea_Dry_Aragonite_Special_Grade_Reef_Sand_Dry_Sand_for_Saltwater_Reef_Aquariums-CaribSea-CS0020-FISSDS-vi.html

96gts · 11/20/2009, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by jeffeg

Would this sand be suitable for a wrasse that burrows like the Melanaurus or Leopard?

HTML Code:

http://www.marinedepot.com/CaribSea_Dry_Aragonite_Special_Grade_Reef_Sand_Dry_Sand_for_Saltwater_Reef_Aquariums-CaribSea-CS0020-FISSDS-vi.html

I think these should work, they are listed as 1.0mm-2.0mm. I'm using the Fiji Pink, which is listed as 0.5mm-1.5mm.

bumpbailey · 12/08/2009, 11:35 AM

Definitely a Melanarus Wrasse. Bummed that I lost the pencil wrasse..... six lines are a dime a dozen. Just wish it would start eating the flat worms.....

Can anyone out there tell me what wrasse that was on the cover of the latest Drs Foster & Smith catalog?

KillerReef · 12/08/2009, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bumpbailey

Definitely a Melanarus Wrasse. Bummed that I lost the pencil wrasse..... six lines are a dime a dozen. Just wish it would start eating the flat worms.....

Can anyone out there tell me what wrasse that was on the cover of the latest Drs Foster & Smith catalog?

I'm pretty sure it was a hawaiian flame wrasse. I don't have the latest catalog, but is this the same one?
catalog?

bumpbailey · 12/08/2009, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by KillerReef

I'm pretty sure it was a hawaiian flame wrasse. I don't have the latest catalog, but is this the same one?
catalog?

Killer,

the image did not show up when I clicked your link. just took me straight into the catalog.

bumpbailey · 12/08/2009, 04:25 PM

My own research has determined the the wrasse on the cover of the DFS catalog is a Feminus Wrasse....incredibly beautiful fish. Definitely on my wish list!

Ralph ATL · 12/10/2009, 10:16 AM

here are some pics of my wrasses.

KillerReef · 12/10/2009, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bumpbailey

My own research has determined the the wrasse on the cover of the DFS catalog is a Feminus Wrasse....incredibly beautiful fish. Definitely on my wish list!

you're right, i wasn't looking at the cover of the catalog...

falconut · 08/02/2010, 11:08 AM

Bringing back on old one. Does anybody know if they bother clams? I have a 4" blue Maxima.

Luwe2008 · 08/02/2010, 11:28 AM

Nope, I heard theyre actually beneficial to them because they eat snails that are harmful to the clam.

38bill · 08/02/2010, 11:29 AM

The LA photo shows a juvenile. That's just what mine looked like when I bought it. Now its lost the spots and its fully colored, looks just like the other photos. They are reef safe and mine has been just fine in a BB tank for over two years. Great fish, always on the move.

falconut · 08/02/2010, 11:46 AM

38bill - I was worried about QT in a BB, but it seams I may not have to worry after reading your post. Where does your wrasse sleep?

KillerReef · 08/02/2010, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by falconut

Bringing back on old one. Does anybody know if they bother clams? I have a 4" blue Maxima.

I have a 6" maxima and a 3" crocea that it has never bothered. As stated above, it is a myth, IMO, because they do prey on the pyramidellid(SP?) snails that are harmful to clams, so they more protect them than harm them. It does look like they may be harming tham as they pick at the shells, but mine have shown no ill effects.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 38bill

The LA photo shows a juvenile. That's just what mine looked like when I bought it. Now its lost the spots and its fully colored, looks just like the other photos. They are reef safe and mine has been just fine in a BB tank for over two years. Great fish, always on the move.

True, juvenile or female, it is the males that get the great coloring, here is a couple pics of mine.

falconut · 08/02/2010, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by KillerReef

True, juvenile or female, it is the males that get the great coloring, here is a couple pics of mine.

Don't all juvenilles have the muted coloration and they color up as they grow? Or are you saying the only the females have the muted coloration?
Is your wrasse a male, based on the great coloration? I thought they both looked the same as juveniles and adults colored up, just with males getting a little more coloring.

My LFS says they have a few 3" ones, probably juveniles. Is there anything I should look for to get a male?

milkman55 · 08/02/2010, 09:55 PM

Here is my Melanurus Wrasse. I have had him about 5 weeks. The LFS in my area do not carry them and I had to special order. He is a great fish and gets along great with about 14 tankmates including a Mystery and Sixline Wrasse, which also get along fine with each other.

38bill · 08/03/2010, 12:36 PM

I have 9 different wrasses in my bare bottom 215 and they all just sleep in the rocks.

11/19/2009, 12:13 AM	#26
rkelley_10 Blue Thumb Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 138	Def reef safe. Only concern is with ornamental shrimp as they might find them tasty. As with every fish, it's more of on an individual basis. I have a melanurus and two cleaner shrimp without any problems. This guy is a workhorse. Eats all parasites. He's a funny guy, goes to bed early and sleeps in. Such a beautiful fish. __________________ Conservation through propagation

11/19/2009, 12:47 AM	#27
KillerReef Wrasse-a-holic Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: So Cal Posts: 2,083	not sure how it will do with your 6-line as i have heard those can be buggers with other wrasses, but from what i understand, the melanurus is reef safe... HTH __________________ 80 gallon Jebo 48x18x21 Bubble Magus BM-180 Cone 110lbs Live Rock 1-2" Sandbed Mag 12 Return Pump 2 MP10s, One Left Rear, One Right front Opposite each Other 2x65w pc 03 Actinic 2 250W Lumatek w/ SE Phoenix MH about 4" above water Livestock: 10 yr. old Purple Tang, Orchid Dottyback, Melanurus Wrasse, Pink Margin Wrasse, Pair of Clowns, Bartlett Anthias, Diamond Goby, 18 yr. old Lemon Peel Angel, Blue Flasher Wrasse Mixed Reef, mostly Zoanthids

11/19/2009, 07:04 AM	#29
klasiksb Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: wisconsin Posts: 1,281	here is a picture of my first one, great fish __________________ Just a girl looking to build a little piece of heaven on earth, without killing it!

11/20/2009, 03:30 PM	#35
jeffeg Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 92	Would this sand be suitable for a wrasse that burrows like the Melanaurus or Leopard? HTML Code: http://www.marinedepot.com/CaribSea_Dry_Aragonite_Special_Grade_Reef_Sand_Dry_Sand_for_Saltwater_Reef_Aquariums-CaribSea-CS0020-FISSDS-vi.html

11/19/2009, 01:26 AM	#28
gkimble Moved On Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 751	How can you tell the difference between this wrasse and a male blue leopard? I have a female blue star and am trying to find a male to pair them up.

11/19/2009, 03:19 PM	#30
bumpbailey Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Morgan Hill, CA Posts: 69	I have had my Melanrus now for about 3 months. Beautiful fish. Unfortunatley I can not substantiate the claims that they eat the flat worms....my tank is still riddled with them. Curious to the compatability with oter wrasses. I had a 6-line and a pencil wrasse prior to introducing the Melanarus....both are gone now

11/19/2009, 08:54 PM	#32
Algae Growwer Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: illinois Posts: 84	Def a preety fish!

11/20/2009, 12:13 PM	#34
vicent2008 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 11	I am looking for buying one to get rid of the flatworms in mi tank hope it's worth it

12/08/2009, 11:35 AM	#37
bumpbailey Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Morgan Hill, CA Posts: 69	Definitely a Melanarus Wrasse. Bummed that I lost the pencil wrasse..... six lines are a dime a dozen. Just wish it would start eating the flat worms..... Can anyone out there tell me what wrasse that was on the cover of the latest Drs Foster & Smith catalog?

12/08/2009, 04:25 PM	#40
bumpbailey Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Morgan Hill, CA Posts: 69	My own research has determined the the wrasse on the cover of the DFS catalog is a Feminus Wrasse....incredibly beautiful fish. Definitely on my wish list!

08/02/2010, 11:08 AM	#43
falconut Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Blackwood, NJ Posts: 3,813	Bringing back on old one. Does anybody know if they bother clams? I have a 4" blue Maxima.

08/02/2010, 11:28 AM	#44
Luwe2008 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: California Posts: 751	Nope, I heard theyre actually beneficial to them because they eat snails that are harmful to the clam.

08/02/2010, 11:29 AM	#45
38bill Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 430	The LA photo shows a juvenile. That's just what mine looked like when I bought it. Now its lost the spots and its fully colored, looks just like the other photos. They are reef safe and mine has been just fine in a BB tank for over two years. Great fish, always on the move.

08/02/2010, 11:46 AM	#46
falconut Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Blackwood, NJ Posts: 3,813	38bill - I was worried about QT in a BB, but it seams I may not have to worry after reading your post. Where does your wrasse sleep?

08/03/2010, 12:36 PM	#50
38bill Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 430	I have 9 different wrasses in my bare bottom 215 and they all just sleep in the rocks.