Yellow Corris Wrasse.

apshooter · 11/29/2009, 07:50 PM

Does anyone have a yellow corris wrasse in a bare bottom tank? I have one that I would like to move into a bb(for now) tank. He currently sleeps in the sand.

Shane Hoffman · 11/29/2009, 07:56 PM

I wouldnt do it for a long period of time. They are happy and feel safe when buried in the sand. It is their natural defense mechanism. If its for a short period of time it shouldnt be an issue. Can you put a small pile of sand in the corner of your BB tank.

apshooter · 11/29/2009, 08:06 PM

The plan was to put a shallow bed down with a deeper section in a rock corral. The tank is doing so well bb that I hate to change it. I have not picked out a sand size yet either. I would like to go super fine but, I think I have too much flow.

mngo95132 · 11/29/2009, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by apshooter

Does anyone have a yellow corris wrasse in a bare bottom tank? I have one that I would like to move into a bb(for now) tank. He currently sleeps in the sand.

They will do well in a bare bottom tank. I moved my yellow wrasse to the return sump for more than 1 month until when the water was low in the sump which the pump sucked she in and she died the next day. My yellow wrasse usually hid behind the pump when sleeping. Hope that helps.

sra127 · 11/30/2009, 12:42 PM

my yellow only sleeps in the sand....at night ive never seen him....i thought they needed a sand bed? i dont know about short term, but i wouldnt chance it long term for sure..

falconut · 11/30/2009, 02:09 PM

Yeah, I agree with not doing it. The ones I had would always retire into the sand and arise in the morning. I imagine that taking that away would stress the fish.

mngo95132 · 11/30/2009, 02:25 PM

Trust me they will do just fine if you give them a hiding place such as live rock and not too close to the pump. My yellow wrasse was very active in the sump.

bllfish · 11/30/2009, 03:09 PM

I asked a similar question about a QT tank and someone gave me the idea of putting in a small tupperware container of sand. Have not done it yet but seems like a great idea.

11/29/2009, 07:50 PM	#1
apshooter Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Tracy, CA Posts: 98	Yellow Corris Wrasse. Does anyone have a yellow corris wrasse in a bare bottom tank? I have one that I would like to move into a bb(for now) tank. He currently sleeps in the sand.

11/29/2009, 07:56 PM	#2
Shane Hoffman Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: 45 mins from Chicago Posts: 2,009	I wouldnt do it for a long period of time. They are happy and feel safe when buried in the sand. It is their natural defense mechanism. If its for a short period of time it shouldnt be an issue. Can you put a small pile of sand in the corner of your BB tank. __________________ A wise man once said "Never play leap frog with a unicorn" Current Tank Info: 150 gallon glass with 20 gallon sump, 175lbs of coraline covered live rock, EuroReef skimmer rated for 250gal, 25watt Aqua UV sterilizer, Fluval FX5, Hamilton 3x250watt MH, 160 watt Blue actinic....Mixed reef

11/30/2009, 12:42 PM	#5
sra127 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pembroke Pines, Fl Posts: 673	my yellow only sleeps in the sand....at night ive never seen him....i thought they needed a sand bed? i dont know about short term, but i wouldnt chance it long term for sure.. __________________ 90 Gallon, 30 Gallon Fuge, Octo 150 DNWB, 18 Watt UV, Carbon and Phosban, MP 40, 2 Icecap 660's running 6 T5's, Lots of coral, PBT, Naso, Yellow, Pair of B&W Clowns, Purple Firefish, Sixline and Radiant Wrasse 14 Gallon Nano, 150 HQI, Lots of frags, Clam, 1 Rainford goby needing a buddy.... Current Tank Info: 300 gallon custom tank.

11/30/2009, 03:09 PM	#8
bllfish Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Stuart, Florida Posts: 1,818	I asked a similar question about a QT tank and someone gave me the idea of putting in a small tupperware container of sand. Have not done it yet but seems like a great idea. __________________ "I fish by myself because lots of people don't like me, and the ones that do like me, well, I don't want them to know my spots." ><)))))*>--- Current Tank Info: 72 bow, 36" stand, 4 54W T5, vantec stealth fans, eheim 1260, mj 1200 & 2 Koralia #1 to WaveMaster Pro, CPR 24" Aquafuge HOB & 7100K PC, JBJ Arctica chiller, LiterMeter III

11/29/2009, 08:06 PM	#3
apshooter Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Tracy, CA Posts: 98	The plan was to put a shallow bed down with a deeper section in a rock corral. The tank is doing so well bb that I hate to change it. I have not picked out a sand size yet either. I would like to go super fine but, I think I have too much flow.

11/30/2009, 02:09 PM	#6
falconut Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Blackwood, NJ Posts: 3,813	Yeah, I agree with not doing it. The ones I had would always retire into the sand and arise in the morning. I imagine that taking that away would stress the fish.

11/30/2009, 02:25 PM	#7
mngo95132 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 26	Trust me they will do just fine if you give them a hiding place such as live rock and not too close to the pump. My yellow wrasse was very active in the sump.