McCosker's flasher wrasse

twiggyb · 12/18/2009, 10:05 PM

I have read now that males are happy with 3 or more females. If I add the females later rather than together do you think that will be a problem with the male? It says they're a peaceful fish so I don't know if that still counts against adding the females later. Also, I don't have a cover for my tank and I don't usually see them for sale where I go, how would I go about making a cover or getting one

IFbettas · 12/18/2009, 10:42 PM

Since you would be adding 3 females you shouldn't have any problems. If you were only adding one, the male might be aggressive, but it depends on the fish. In some fairy and flasher wrasses the females are actually more aggressive than the males, especially if added first.

You definately need a cover. I made one last week out of a window screen framing kit from Lowes, and some 1/3 inch pond netting. It cost maybe $30 and about an hour and a half of working on it. Here's a picture.

bradleyj · 12/19/2009, 12:15 AM

This thread will show you what you need.
http://www.rareclownfish.com/forums/...-381/#post4552

twiggyb · 12/19/2009, 12:26 AM

thanks for the link, it'll come in handy, so you think that the opening isn't too big? It just seems like it could still get out, but I guess it would still be more hard than a full open tank top, and it still gives it good oxygen flow and releases the heat also

snorvich · 12/19/2009, 06:29 AM

You need 1/4 inch holes.

twiggyb · 12/19/2009, 08:17 AM

sprite on, how do you make accessable to feed, water changes, etc.

bradleyj · 12/19/2009, 10:11 AM

I totally agree with Steve. Try to find a netting that has 1/4 " holes. I used to have the 1/2 inch netting doubled up and flasher wrasses would still manage to get thru.
I have now changed mine to 1/4 inch clear netting and now all of my fish are safe.

Feeding and waterchages are very easy, just lift it up or remove.

snorvich · 12/19/2009, 12:05 PM

Yeah, Bradleyj is the one I refer all of these questions to; he is probably sick of me by now.

IFbettas · 12/19/2009, 12:32 PM

So far, none of mine have gotten through 1/3 inch netting. I've seen my filamented flasher wrasse hit it a couple times, but he hasn't made it through. Do you still think I should make another top?

cas · 12/19/2009, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bradleyj

I totally agree with Steve. Try to find a netting that has 1/4 " holes. I used to have the 1/2 inch netting doubled up and flasher wrasses would still manage to get thru.
I have now changed mine to 1/4 inch clear netting and now all of my fish are safe.

Feeding and waterchages are very easy, just lift it up or remove.

I can not tell for sure, but it looks like you are holding your screen in place with Velcro in the corners?

twiggyb · 12/19/2009, 02:17 PM

Does it put any interesting shadows on the water

bradleyj · 12/19/2009, 03:10 PM

Steve, You can always refer me, At least I'm good for something. LOL
Cas, Those pads are just some little cushions I put on the frame so it didn't sit directly on the tank frame and keep the water from evaporating underneath. Those pesky fish are always splashing.
Twiggyb, There is virtually no difference in the light using this mesh.

twiggyb · 12/29/2009, 11:46 PM

Hopefully getting some females this weekend for my male, gotta get busy on making that top. Should I cut around the part thats going to be by the overflow, I'd go check right now, but I'm being lazy, I don't know if its flush or not with the top. I think it's under the lip but I'm not positive

bradleyj · 12/30/2009, 12:13 AM

Don't leave any gaps or holes. They will find them , trust me. If there is any way for them to get out, they will in time.

twiggyb · 12/30/2009, 12:35 AM

sounds good, thanks for the advice, I'm anxious for my reef to mature into something amazing. I love this hobby

12/18/2009, 10:05 PM	#1
twiggyb Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: DeSoto, MO Posts: 3,813	McCosker's flasher wrasse I have read now that males are happy with 3 or more females. If I add the females later rather than together do you think that will be a problem with the male? It says they're a peaceful fish so I don't know if that still counts against adding the females later. Also, I don't have a cover for my tank and I don't usually see them for sale where I go, how would I go about making a cover or getting one __________________ -Daniel- Love, grease and chicken peace! Chicken are people too. Current Tank Info: 29g since March 2012

12/18/2009, 10:42 PM	#2
IFbettas Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Woodridge, IL Posts: 1,953	Since you would be adding 3 females you shouldn't have any problems. If you were only adding one, the male might be aggressive, but it depends on the fish. In some fairy and flasher wrasses the females are actually more aggressive than the males, especially if added first. You definately need a cover. I made one last week out of a window screen framing kit from Lowes, and some 1/3 inch pond netting. It cost maybe $30 and about an hour and a half of working on it. Here's a picture. __________________ Current Tank Info: 180G SPS Dominant, 75 Gallon Sump/Fuge, 3x250w Reeflux 12k in Lumenbrights, Octo Extreme 250 Skimmer, Lots of flow

12/19/2009, 12:15 AM	#3
bradleyj Reefkeeping Mag Staff Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Murray, Utah Posts: 3,454	This thread will show you what you need. http://www.rareclownfish.com/forums/...-381/#post4552 __________________ Murray, Utah 335G reef, 72" Maristar, Deltec AP702, PF601S , 2 Darts 4Vortech MP40's 18,000 Gph Feb, 2012 RC TOTM Current Tank Info: 335g Leemar

12/19/2009, 12:26 AM	#4
twiggyb Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: DeSoto, MO Posts: 3,813	thanks for the link, it'll come in handy, so you think that the opening isn't too big? It just seems like it could still get out, but I guess it would still be more hard than a full open tank top, and it still gives it good oxygen flow and releases the heat also __________________ -Daniel- Love, grease and chicken peace! Chicken are people too. Current Tank Info: 29g since March 2012

12/19/2009, 06:29 AM	#5
snorvich Team RC member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Outlander Posts: 40,953 Blog Entries: 46	You need 1/4 inch holes. __________________ Warmest regards, ~Steve~

12/19/2009, 08:17 AM	#6
twiggyb Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: DeSoto, MO Posts: 3,813	sprite on, how do you make accessable to feed, water changes, etc. __________________ -Daniel- Love, grease and chicken peace! Chicken are people too. Current Tank Info: 29g since March 2012

12/19/2009, 10:11 AM	#7
bradleyj Reefkeeping Mag Staff Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Murray, Utah Posts: 3,454	I totally agree with Steve. Try to find a netting that has 1/4 " holes. I used to have the 1/2 inch netting doubled up and flasher wrasses would still manage to get thru. I have now changed mine to 1/4 inch clear netting and now all of my fish are safe. Feeding and waterchages are very easy, just lift it up or remove. __________________ Murray, Utah 335G reef, 72" Maristar, Deltec AP702, PF601S , 2 Darts 4Vortech MP40's 18,000 Gph Feb, 2012 RC TOTM Current Tank Info: 335g Leemar

12/19/2009, 12:05 PM	#8
snorvich Team RC member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Outlander Posts: 40,953 Blog Entries: 46	Yeah, Bradleyj is the one I refer all of these questions to; he is probably sick of me by now. __________________ Warmest regards, ~Steve~

12/19/2009, 12:32 PM	#9
IFbettas Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Woodridge, IL Posts: 1,953	So far, none of mine have gotten through 1/3 inch netting. I've seen my filamented flasher wrasse hit it a couple times, but he hasn't made it through. Do you still think I should make another top? __________________ Current Tank Info: 180G SPS Dominant, 75 Gallon Sump/Fuge, 3x250w Reeflux 12k in Lumenbrights, Octo Extreme 250 Skimmer, Lots of flow

12/19/2009, 02:17 PM	#11
twiggyb Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: DeSoto, MO Posts: 3,813	Does it put any interesting shadows on the water __________________ -Daniel- Love, grease and chicken peace! Chicken are people too. Current Tank Info: 29g since March 2012

12/19/2009, 03:10 PM	#12
bradleyj Reefkeeping Mag Staff Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Murray, Utah Posts: 3,454	Steve, You can always refer me, At least I'm good for something. LOL Cas, Those pads are just some little cushions I put on the frame so it didn't sit directly on the tank frame and keep the water from evaporating underneath. Those pesky fish are always splashing. Twiggyb, There is virtually no difference in the light using this mesh. __________________ Murray, Utah 335G reef, 72" Maristar, Deltec AP702, PF601S , 2 Darts 4Vortech MP40's 18,000 Gph Feb, 2012 RC TOTM Current Tank Info: 335g Leemar

12/29/2009, 11:46 PM	#13
twiggyb Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: DeSoto, MO Posts: 3,813	Hopefully getting some females this weekend for my male, gotta get busy on making that top. Should I cut around the part thats going to be by the overflow, I'd go check right now, but I'm being lazy, I don't know if its flush or not with the top. I think it's under the lip but I'm not positive __________________ -Daniel- Love, grease and chicken peace! Chicken are people too. Current Tank Info: 29g since March 2012

12/30/2009, 12:13 AM	#14
bradleyj Reefkeeping Mag Staff Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Murray, Utah Posts: 3,454	Don't leave any gaps or holes. They will find them , trust me. If there is any way for them to get out, they will in time. __________________ Murray, Utah 335G reef, 72" Maristar, Deltec AP702, PF601S , 2 Darts 4Vortech MP40's 18,000 Gph Feb, 2012 RC TOTM Current Tank Info: 335g Leemar

12/30/2009, 12:35 AM	#15
twiggyb Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: DeSoto, MO Posts: 3,813	sounds good, thanks for the advice, I'm anxious for my reef to mature into something amazing. I love this hobby __________________ -Daniel- Love, grease and chicken peace! Chicken are people too. Current Tank Info: 29g since March 2012