Not a reef question, a wrasse FO question

[Junkzoo]

Got a local reef club member that wants to give away a twin spot wrasse,,'bout 8" or 11" he was leaning toward the 11" as he was telling the club board about it,,,adult color phase,,,He's going reef in his tank, and has no need for the wrasse now,,,just wondering how it would go with my 180 FOinhabs:,,4'snowflake eel,5" porc puffer, 8-9" volitan lion,14" Queen Angel,,,
I know these get up to 48" in length,,just wondering if it'll be ok for all parties involved, to introduce it in my 180,,,for now,,,i know a few BIG tank guys by me that would prob take it, if/when it got too big for my tank,,,
Just wondering,,,,
Thanks

[tims]

jeff i thought they only got to 24 inches.. you got sand for him to sleep in?
the eel might be a problem but i think he shoudl be fine.. i take it you dont have any snails in the tank..
you better post some pics of all of them!
The adult coloring should be pretty cool looking!

[Junkzoo]

Will prob post a pic of the wrasse when i get one from the guy,,,
The snowflake has one eye, the Mex. eel i had b4 took care of that, now that he's gone(had him 20 yrs+) the snowflake has gotten more mellow,,,no worries about fighting over food. CC for the 'strate Tim, that's the one thing i'm wondering about, got plenty of Southdown to use , if i want, but no way am i prob gonna do it,,with the 'strate disturbers i have now
On the 24" Tim, prob inna tank,,all the places i searched show 'tween 48-50" and a 150-200g tank for it. not too many hidy places for it either,,might have to put in something for it,,,if i decide to get it,,
Just don' wanna put in something that will mess with what i have here,,a few of them i've had 20ish years,,,,And big daddy here ain't gonna play with no new fish that makes trouble with my ol timers here,,

[tims]

everyone is bigger than he is so that should be too muchof a worry i think. another meat eater.. man that skimmer is going ot get one heck of a work out

[Junkzoo]

Originally Posted by tims

everyone is bigger than he is so that should be too muchof a worry i think. another meat eater.. man that skimmer is going ot get one heck of a work out

Skimmer?????Ummmm Tim , the 180FO has been skimmerless all it's life, 25 yrs,,
other than a upgrade to the pump at the sump,,,,and the monster UV i put in service a yr ago,dat's all i have on the tank (after re-reading , i think you meant the UV,,you have a better memory than I tho anyway)you remember things i've said years ago,,,and remind me of it,,,LOL,,,Heck , i can't find my truck keys twice a day,,,LMAO but then again you are the "reminding Mod"
still waiting on pics of the wrasse,,I've seen online pics of adults,,,he described his just like the pics,,,prob no head hump like the big ol ocean based ones i saw tho,,,,,

[tims]

aaaawwwwwww man please tell me you did nto break another UV bulb....
here some readin' for ya.

[tims]

[superwizbang]

According to 500+ Essential Marine Fishes, he gets 47.2 inches max, "although few exceed 21.7 in." It further states 180g is the minimal. It also says it will eat all crustacians and urchins. Larger fish like to flip live rock and corals if u keep them. *shrug* Just a n00b reading the book. 8)


-K

[Awestralian]

His growth rate will slow in a 'smaller' tank anyways, so youd have plenty of time with him.

He should get on fine with the rest of your inhabitants, he'd be far too quick for them anyway, and if worst comes to worst, he'll dive into the sand for a bit.

[Junkzoo]

Originally Posted by tims

Yup Tim,,,dat's the lil baby ones,,,had a few in the reef tank,,,huge pain to remove,,,,well, i wanted to redecorate ALL the LR anyway...LOL

[Junkzoo]

Well, i think i decided to pass on the wrasse,,,rather get what i want instead of the freebies that come along,,,,