Can I add a Harlequin Tusk?

PuffersKick · 03/29/2006, 09:01 AM

I just think those fish are sweet looking. My tank is 215 gallon FOWLR with the following fish.

Stars & Stripes puffer (no problem)
Black Dogface puffer (no problem)
LUNARE WRASSE (this is my main concern)
Picasso Trigger (no problem)
Clown Trigger (no problem)
Flagfin Angel (no problem)
Volitan & Dwarf Lions (no problem)

I guess my only real concern is my Lunare Wrasse. Would I have a problem adding the Tusk with the Lunare? Or do you guys forsee a problem with any of my other fish? Both of my triggers are (knock on wood) very relaxed fish (at least so far). What do you guys think?

TAZ316 · 03/29/2006, 09:19 AM

I dont think you will have a problem. I have had both of the fish at the same time and mine never got into any skirmishes. The lunare will hide and bury itself if things do get hairy. I have a friend on this site that can give you some more advice. He is woodywoo you might want to PM him and ask. but I think they will get along.
James.

marrone · 03/29/2006, 12:24 PM

You shouldn't have any problem with th Lunare wrasse but you need to be more worried about the Clown trigger. HTusk are aggressive feeders but do better with non-aggressive fish. Both trigger may chase it and cause it problems.

Hog fish general can be mixed together without a problem, just make sure there is a size difference. Hog also get along with other wrasse so that isn't a problem either. Usually mixing other wrasse together can be a problem, specially from the Thalassoma family, which the Lunare wrasse comes from.

fredweezy · 03/29/2006, 02:13 PM

How big is the Clown Trig?

PuffersKick · 03/29/2006, 08:33 PM

Clown is about 3-4" and he is my newest addition. He's still settling in so I think now would be the best time to add the Tusk. I have never seen my Picasso ever go after another fish.

PuffersKick · 03/29/2006, 08:36 PM

Also one more question. I'm going to get an Australian Tusk. I think it's worth spending the extra money after doing some research on them. What size should I aim for though? The place I'm looking to get one sells them 4-6" or 6-8". My lunare is about 7-8" if I had to guess...

TAZ316 · 03/29/2006, 10:43 PM

get a medium to medium-large. they do better in the transfer and settle in alot better. just remember to acclimate them very slowly.
James.

edwar050 · 04/27/2006, 01:11 AM

I would shoot for 4 to 6 inches -

03/29/2006, 09:01 AM	#1
PuffersKick Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 773	Can I add a Harlequin Tusk? I just think those fish are sweet looking. My tank is 215 gallon FOWLR with the following fish. Stars & Stripes puffer (no problem) Black Dogface puffer (no problem) LUNARE WRASSE (this is my main concern) Picasso Trigger (no problem) Clown Trigger (no problem) Flagfin Angel (no problem) Volitan & Dwarf Lions (no problem) I guess my only real concern is my Lunare Wrasse. Would I have a problem adding the Tusk with the Lunare? Or do you guys forsee a problem with any of my other fish? Both of my triggers are (knock on wood) very relaxed fish (at least so far). What do you guys think?

03/29/2006, 09:19 AM	#2
TAZ316 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: alabama Posts: 111	I dont think you will have a problem. I have had both of the fish at the same time and mine never got into any skirmishes. The lunare will hide and bury itself if things do get hairy. I have a friend on this site that can give you some more advice. He is woodywoo you might want to PM him and ask. but I think they will get along. James. __________________ just when I get something big, someone else gets something bigger. Current Tank Info: F.O.W.L.R

03/29/2006, 12:24 PM	#3
marrone Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: NYC Posts: 1,190	You shouldn't have any problem with th Lunare wrasse but you need to be more worried about the Clown trigger. HTusk are aggressive feeders but do better with non-aggressive fish. Both trigger may chase it and cause it problems. Hog fish general can be mixed together without a problem, just make sure there is a size difference. Hog also get along with other wrasse so that isn't a problem either. Usually mixing other wrasse together can be a problem, specially from the Thalassoma family, which the Lunare wrasse comes from. __________________ "This isn't right. This isn't even wrong." Wolfgang Pauli, on a paper submitted by a physicist colleague Current Tank Info: 2-260, 75 Fish & 58 Reef

03/29/2006, 10:43 PM	#7
TAZ316 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: alabama Posts: 111	get a medium to medium-large. they do better in the transfer and settle in alot better. just remember to acclimate them very slowly. James. __________________ just when I get something big, someone else gets something bigger. Current Tank Info: F.O.W.L.R

03/29/2006, 02:13 PM	#4
fredweezy Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Vienna, VA Posts: 62	How big is the Clown Trig?

03/29/2006, 08:33 PM	#5
PuffersKick Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 773	Clown is about 3-4" and he is my newest addition. He's still settling in so I think now would be the best time to add the Tusk. I have never seen my Picasso ever go after another fish.

03/29/2006, 08:36 PM	#6
PuffersKick Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 773	Also one more question. I'm going to get an Australian Tusk. I think it's worth spending the extra money after doing some research on them. What size should I aim for though? The place I'm looking to get one sells them 4-6" or 6-8". My lunare is about 7-8" if I had to guess...

04/27/2006, 01:11 AM	#8
edwar050 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Orange County Posts: 835	I would shoot for 4 to 6 inches -