Flasher/Fairy Wrasses vs shrimp?

whirley · 01/13/2009, 07:37 PM

Hello.

I'm thinking about purchasing a Flasher or Fairy Wrasse. I went over to LiveAquaria to see the compatiblity. Says:

"When first introduced into the aquarium, live saltwater feeder shrimp should be used to entice this fish to eat. The Exquisite Wrasse diet should consist of a variety of feeder shrimps, flaked foods, and marine meats. "

What the heck is a feeder shrimp?

I have 3 shrimp, a blood, a cleaner and pistol.

Any problems putting the 4 together?

Thanks
whirley

iamwrasseman · 01/13/2009, 08:11 PM

they have a clearish shrimp that is 1/2" to 1 1/2" long that you can feed your fish ,they are cheap in comparison to ornimental shrimp but very expensive compared to flake or frozen foods . unfortunatly the shrimp you have may or may not get eaten by the wrasse . i would imagine that you have a good chance of not getting eaten .the fairy wrasse is the one to watch out for ,he may find the shrimp to be very tempting . i have had mixed results with wrasses vs. shrimp but most have disapeared over time ,so dont be suprised when they come up missing . i have some coris wrasses that are probably the shrimp eaters but its expected

snorvich · 01/13/2009, 09:34 PM

There is no problem with fairy and flasher wrasses with most shrimp. They will chow down on mysis with no problems whatsoever.

01/13/2009, 07:37 PM	#1
whirley Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Granger Indiana Posts: 1,264	Flasher/Fairy Wrasses vs shrimp? Hello. I'm thinking about purchasing a Flasher or Fairy Wrasse. I went over to LiveAquaria to see the compatiblity. Says: "When first introduced into the aquarium, live saltwater feeder shrimp should be used to entice this fish to eat. The Exquisite Wrasse diet should consist of a variety of feeder shrimps, flaked foods, and marine meats. " What the heck is a feeder shrimp? I have 3 shrimp, a blood, a cleaner and pistol. Any problems putting the 4 together? Thanks whirley __________________ whirley whirley@yahoo.com he said SKILTER ---> HEHEHEHHAHHWoo....Thanks, I needed a laugh. Current Tank Info: Infinite

01/13/2009, 08:11 PM	#2
iamwrasseman Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: syracuse Posts: 7,003	they have a clearish shrimp that is 1/2" to 1 1/2" long that you can feed your fish ,they are cheap in comparison to ornimental shrimp but very expensive compared to flake or frozen foods . unfortunatly the shrimp you have may or may not get eaten by the wrasse . i would imagine that you have a good chance of not getting eaten .the fairy wrasse is the one to watch out for ,he may find the shrimp to be very tempting . i have had mixed results with wrasses vs. shrimp but most have disapeared over time ,so dont be suprised when they come up missing . i have some coris wrasses that are probably the shrimp eaters but its expected __________________ This hobby certainly can put you in some weird positions ! Dave Current Tank Info: 40 freshwater,25saltwater 2000 gallons ,enough tanks for an army ?

01/13/2009, 09:34 PM	#3
snorvich Team RC member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Outlander Posts: 40,953 Blog Entries: 46	There is no problem with fairy and flasher wrasses with most shrimp. They will chow down on mysis with no problems whatsoever. __________________ Warmest regards, ~Steve~