Green Wrasse in their reef?

falconut · 03/07/2006, 08:18 PM

Anybody ever have a Green Wrasse - Halichoeres chloropterus in their reef tank?

http://www.marinedepotlive.com/marin...--wrasses.html

Any problems?

know-it-all · 03/07/2006, 08:23 PM

got 1
model citizen,

unless you count the clams it eats
It was in my SPS tank, but I moved it into my softie tank

mine is a bit shy, it hid all the time untill I added more fish
for the first 9 months, I was the only one to see it

krismist · 03/07/2006, 08:37 PM

Nice color. i don't have one but I will look for one to get

falconut · 03/07/2006, 08:51 PM

know-it-all - clams it eats. What types of clams does it eat? I've hear it can eat pyramid snails & bristle worms, but never heard clams. I am considering getting a Crocea. How is it with the small feather dusters?

know-it-all · 03/07/2006, 09:01 PM

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Originally posted by falconut
know-it-all - clams it eats. What types of clams does it eat? I've hear it can eat pyramid snails & bristle worms, but never heard clams. I am considering getting a Crocea. How is it with the small feather dusters?

after it decimated my crocea, I didn't get another clam until it was out of the tank.
I have since got 3 more clams for that tank, and all are at least 3 months old and growing

other than that, it was with:
2 blood shrimp
several small gobies
loads of small feather dusters/zoos
SPS
LPS
Softies
snails
hermit crabs

all with no incidents

but now that you mention it, I havn't seen any pyramid snails in a while

falconut · 03/07/2006, 09:12 PM

Are you sure it was the Wrasse? I saw a website say they are excellent for reef tanks with Clams because they eat the pyramid snails. I'm not trying to say your wrong, but did you see it eat the clam? Is it possible the pyramids got it?

know-it-all · 03/07/2006, 09:15 PM

yep, that's the same wrasse
yes I saw it eat the clam
perhaps the snails got to it first and the wrasse just finished it off
but I wasn't about to take that chance again

brians_224 · 03/07/2006, 09:17 PM

Ive seen that wrasse - its AWESOME!

know-it-all · 03/07/2006, 09:55 PM

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Originally posted by brians_224
Ive seen that wrasse - its AWESOME!

Thanks, I believe you were the first guest to see it

know-it-all · 03/07/2006, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by falconut
Are you sure it was the Wrasse? I saw a website say they are excellent for reef tanks with Clams because they eat the pyramid snails. I'm not trying to say your wrong, but did you see it eat the clam? Is it possible the pyramids got it?

just read the MD info

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Diet: The Halichoeres chloropterus is a carnivore and likes to eat Variety of meaty treats including frozen mysis, saltwater feeder shrimp, squid, scallop clam and other crustaceans..

don't know where you saw it's clam safe

jimbo045 · 03/07/2006, 10:27 PM

I got a 6-line. JD

falconut · 03/08/2006, 06:24 AM

know-it-all: Here is a quote from LiveAquaria:

It will eat fireworms and pyramidellid snails protecting corals and clams. In addition, it may eat feather dusters, wild shrimp, tubeworms, and flatworms. Regular feedings should include a variety of prepared and live meaty foods such as feeder shrimps, flaked foods, and marine fish.

How big was the clam that you're wrasse ate? And how big was the wrasse? I'm just currious. And thanks again.

know-it-all · 03/08/2006, 07:14 AM

Quote:

Here is a quote from LiveAquaria:

It will eat fireworms and pyramidellid snails protecting corals and clams. In addition, it may eat feather dusters, wild shrimp, tubeworms, and flatworms. Regular feedings should include a variety of prepared and live meaty foods such as feeder shrimps, flaked foods, and marine fish.

I'm glad I didn't see that one

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How big was the clam that you're wrasse ate? And how big was the wrasse? I'm just currious. And thanks again.

the wrasse was about 3-4" and the clam was 3"
I asked if it would be reef safe before I bought it,
and they told me yes, and it may just be an individual preference.

falconut · 03/08/2006, 11:20 AM

Thanks.

know-it-all · 03/12/2006, 10:36 AM

So, did you get it?

falconut · 03/12/2006, 11:07 AM

No, I decided to stay away from the wrasse for now.

Gary Majchrzak · 07/14/2007, 11:47 AM

but based on several accounts it appears that Halichoeres chloropterus will attack and eat healthy Tridacna clams.

03/07/2006, 08:18 PM	#1
falconut Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Blackwood, NJ Posts: 3,813	Green Wrasse in their reef? Anybody ever have a Green Wrasse - Halichoeres chloropterus in their reef tank? http://www.marinedepotlive.com/marin...--wrasses.html Any problems?

03/07/2006, 08:23 PM	#2
know-it-all Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: in my now frozen chair (aka Wisconsin) Posts: 1,488	got 1 model citizen, unless you count the clams it eats It was in my SPS tank, but I moved it into my softie tank mine is a bit shy, it hid all the time untill I added more fish for the first 9 months, I was the only one to see it __________________ current tank 94 corner, SPS/LPS basement sump

03/07/2006, 08:51 PM	#4
falconut Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Blackwood, NJ Posts: 3,813	know-it-all - clams it eats. What types of clams does it eat? I've hear it can eat pyramid snails & bristle worms, but never heard clams. I am considering getting a Crocea. How is it with the small feather dusters? __________________ 180 Gallon FOWLR, 40 Gallon Sump and 10 Gallon Refuge. (2) OceanRevive S026 LEDs, ASM G2 Skimmer & SCA-302 Skimmer. Setup since July 2017.

03/07/2006, 09:12 PM	#6
falconut Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Blackwood, NJ Posts: 3,813	Are you sure it was the Wrasse? I saw a website say they are excellent for reef tanks with Clams because they eat the pyramid snails. I'm not trying to say your wrong, but did you see it eat the clam? Is it possible the pyramids got it? __________________ 180 Gallon FOWLR, 40 Gallon Sump and 10 Gallon Refuge. (2) OceanRevive S026 LEDs, ASM G2 Skimmer & SCA-302 Skimmer. Setup since July 2017.

03/07/2006, 09:15 PM	#7
know-it-all Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: in my now frozen chair (aka Wisconsin) Posts: 1,488	yep, that's the same wrasse yes I saw it eat the clam perhaps the snails got to it first and the wrasse just finished it off but I wasn't about to take that chance again __________________ current tank 94 corner, SPS/LPS basement sump

03/07/2006, 08:37 PM	#3
krismist Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Jacksonville Posts: 76	Nice color. i don't have one but I will look for one to get

03/07/2006, 09:17 PM	#8
brians_224 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Brookfield, WI Posts: 1,172	Ive seen that wrasse - its AWESOME!

03/07/2006, 10:27 PM	#11
jimbo045 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Aiea, HI. Posts: 1,788	I got a 6-line. JD

03/08/2006, 06:24 AM	#12
falconut Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Blackwood, NJ Posts: 3,813	know-it-all: Here is a quote from LiveAquaria: It will eat fireworms and pyramidellid snails protecting corals and clams. In addition, it may eat feather dusters, wild shrimp, tubeworms, and flatworms. Regular feedings should include a variety of prepared and live meaty foods such as feeder shrimps, flaked foods, and marine fish. How big was the clam that you're wrasse ate? And how big was the wrasse? I'm just currious. And thanks again. __________________ 180 Gallon FOWLR, 40 Gallon Sump and 10 Gallon Refuge. (2) OceanRevive S026 LEDs, ASM G2 Skimmer & SCA-302 Skimmer. Setup since July 2017.

03/08/2006, 11:20 AM	#14
falconut Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Blackwood, NJ Posts: 3,813	Thanks. __________________ 180 Gallon FOWLR, 40 Gallon Sump and 10 Gallon Refuge. (2) OceanRevive S026 LEDs, ASM G2 Skimmer & SCA-302 Skimmer. Setup since July 2017.

03/12/2006, 10:36 AM	#15
know-it-all Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: in my now frozen chair (aka Wisconsin) Posts: 1,488	So, did you get it? __________________ current tank 94 corner, SPS/LPS basement sump

03/12/2006, 11:07 AM	#16
falconut Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Blackwood, NJ Posts: 3,813	No, I decided to stay away from the wrasse for now. __________________ 180 Gallon FOWLR, 40 Gallon Sump and 10 Gallon Refuge. (2) OceanRevive S026 LEDs, ASM G2 Skimmer & SCA-302 Skimmer. Setup since July 2017.

07/14/2007, 11:47 AM	#17
Gary Majchrzak Team RC Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 41,560	old thread but based on several accounts it appears that Halichoeres chloropterus will attack and eat healthy Tridacna clams. __________________ over 24 years experience with multiple types of marine aquarium systems see Upstate Reef Society Forum on RC and FB GOOGLE JUNIOR'S REEF Current Tank Info: 84x24x30 265g reef past TOTM honors