my fishie....and she is evil.

EvilFishes · 03-03-2005, 07:42 PM

this is my shrimp murderer....LFS said reef safe...well sort of, just no shrimpies
oh btw my camera sucks bad...just thought id throw that in

Illusion · 03-03-2005, 08:53 PM

Pretty sweet fish however I prefer cleaner shrimp over fish lol..

James

Ryan Mackey · 03-03-2005, 09:04 PM

Your LFS LIED!!! Bird wrasse is not, nor has it ever been, reef safe! R2

Piero · 03-03-2005, 09:12 PM

lol, /agree
tell it like it is R2!

Illusion · 03-03-2005, 09:32 PM

Minimum Tank Size: 70 gallons
Care Level: Easy
Tank Conditions: 72-78°F; sg 1.020-1.025; pH 8.1-8.4; dKH 8-12
Max. Size In Aquarium: Up to 11"
Color Form: Black, Brown, Green
Temperament: Aggressive
Reef Compatible: No
Diet: Carnivore
Compatibility: View Chart
Origin: Coral Sea, Indo-Pacific, Tahiti
Family: Labridae

The most unique aspect about the Bird Wrasse is its elongated beak which is used to catch long, skinny prey and hold it captive while breaking it up into bite-size pieces. The female is brownish black, and the male is variations of green. For this reason the male is often called the Green Bird Wrasse, and the female, the Black or Brown Bird Wrasse.

A 70 gallon or larger aquarium with large amounts of live rock which furnish food and hiding places provides a good environment. Because the Bird Wrasse is a "jumper," a tight-fitting lid on the tank is necessary. If a pair of Bird Wrasse are to be included in a tank, the female should be introduced first.

The Bird Wrasse diet should consist of a variety of meaty foods, as well as live clams, crustaceans, and worms (including fireworms).

EvilFishes · 03-03-2005, 11:01 PM

so whats the verdict.... i can have the fish and no shrimp??? but it wont bother coral, so i should be ok right? btw i dont have hermits just snails and she hasnt bothered any of them. and she hasnt bothered the brittle stars at all. if i have to rid myself of her please tell me, but until them i would like to keep her

H20cooled · 03-03-2005, 11:19 PM

If thet are not reef safe then no you would not want them in a tank with corals. I'm not sure how bad they would be or what corals they would effect but I would not trust it.

Rich

Illusion · 03-03-2005, 11:23 PM

I think it would be ok with corals personally just from reading on it... As to would it bother other fish Who knows... Remember some triggers are not reef safe but you can keep them just without shrimp and such... IMO and Experience any fish is risky... They call maroon clowns Reef safe however mine picks up corals and throws them across the tank... To me thats not very safe lol

James

EvilFishes · 03-04-2005, 05:50 AM

well my wrasse doesnt pick on the shrimp goby thats in ther with her, prolly cause i make sure she is well fed, not over fed but enough. as long as i make sure she is fed should she be ok in my tank...i only plan on softies and maybe some LPS