Question for Leopard Wrasse owners

crobattt · 04/01/2012, 11:02 AM

I bought a leopard wrasse yesterday, i know there is a possibility it may not come out of the sand today, but how long should i wait before i start worrying?

Plato · 04/01/2012, 11:27 AM

My flame wrasse was missing the first four days then came out ate great but now is mia for the past two days?

crobattt · 04/01/2012, 11:30 AM

mine was put in my tank at around 7:30pm last night, since then he's been in the sand :c...

joseph rinker · 04/01/2012, 11:51 AM

mine only comes out every two to three days to eat then go's back under the sand

SushiGirl · 04/01/2012, 11:58 AM

Our yellow coris hid in the sand for 9 days.

jason2459 · 04/01/2012, 11:58 AM

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=1486086

Leopard Wrasse Primer

I would highly recommend reading through the leopard wrasse primer as it has your answer and more. This species can be very tough to get acclimated to aquarium life. Good luck.

crobattt · 04/01/2012, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by jason2459

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=1486086

Leopard Wrasse Primer

I would highly recommend reading through the leopard wrasse primer as it has your answer and more. This species can be very tough to get acclimated to aquarium life. Good luck.

I've read this, and the achilles primer, from reading the achilles primer mine is doing just fine, i'm not going to buy a difficult fish without doing research.

crobattt · 04/01/2012, 09:59 PM

well he didn't poke his head out today, so maybe tomorrow i'll see him

divewsharks · 04/02/2012, 01:23 AM

I wouldn't start to worry for at least a few days.

maroun.c · 04/02/2012, 06:23 AM

Mine (Macropharyngodon Ornatus) didn't show up before 6-7 days. Since then he got used tot he lights timing and is out as soon as lights are on and disappears at light off time even if sometimes I kee p the lights for a longer period.
They seem to frequently come with intestinal worms and other disease so prophilactic treatment or at least keeping a close watch for it the first few weks to make sure it's not loosing weight could be a good idea.

jason2459 · 04/02/2012, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by crobattt

I've read this, and the achilles primer, from reading the achilles primer mine is doing just fine, i'm not going to buy a difficult fish without doing research.

Then from reading the leopard wrasse primer you should know this is normal and anything can happen. You may see it today, you may not see it for a month, or you may never see it again. Have you started dosing prazipro in the tank yet?

Indiana Reefin · 04/02/2012, 08:31 AM

My blue star leopard that I used to have hid in the sand for an entire week then she came out as soon as the lights came on and hit the sand as soon as they shut off. It was my favorite fish that I have ever had. I hope to get another one someday. It is just one if those fish that you don't buy unless it is out an about and reguraly eating prepare foods. I had mine eating anything I put in the tank.

crobattt · 04/02/2012, 09:29 AM

well, it just stuck its head out and is breathing very hard. i hope it does well, but it doesn't look like it's gonna make it.

04/01/2012, 11:02 AM	#1
crobattt Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 786	Question for Leopard Wrasse owners I bought a leopard wrasse yesterday, i know there is a possibility it may not come out of the sand today, but how long should i wait before i start worrying? __________________ Phil 4:13: I can do everything through him who gives me strength.

04/01/2012, 11:27 AM	#2
Plato Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: NC Posts: 638	My flame wrasse was missing the first four days then came out ate great but now is mia for the past two days? __________________ Genesis 2:28 God blessed them and said to them,"Rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air and over every living creature that moves on the ground." Current Tank Info: 275 starphire, 3 x 400 watt MH + 4 x 80 watt T5's, 2 x MP 60 + 2 x MP 40, Orca 250 skimmer, CADS filter head (SeaVisions), ProCal Ca reactor, GHL controlled.

04/01/2012, 11:30 AM	#3
crobattt Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 786	mine was put in my tank at around 7:30pm last night, since then he's been in the sand :c... __________________ Phil 4:13: I can do everything through him who gives me strength.

04/01/2012, 11:58 AM	#5
SushiGirl Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Fort Worth, TX USA Posts: 8,267	Our yellow coris hid in the sand for 9 days. __________________ Visit my Homepage or "My Albums" (via Profile) for hitchhiker pics. Current Tank Info: 55g softy/LPS tank & 20L reef tank

04/01/2012, 11:58 AM	#6
jason2459 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Iowa Posts: 9,671	http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=1486086 Leopard Wrasse Primer I would highly recommend reading through the leopard wrasse primer as it has your answer and more. This species can be very tough to get acclimated to aquarium life. Good luck. __________________ rebuild and recovery log: No more red house, you'll have to click on my name and visit my homepage! You can check out my parameters at reeftronics dot net website and look for my username. Current Tank Info: 180g mixed reef w/ a beananimal overflow to a dolomite RRUGF. \| 20g long G. Smithii Mantis Tank

04/01/2012, 11:51 AM	#4
joseph rinker Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: new tripoli Posts: 35	mine only comes out every two to three days to eat then go's back under the sand

04/01/2012, 09:59 PM	#8
crobattt Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 786	well he didn't poke his head out today, so maybe tomorrow i'll see him __________________ Phil 4:13: I can do everything through him who gives me strength.

04/02/2012, 01:23 AM	#9
divewsharks Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 1,905	I wouldn't start to worry for at least a few days.

04/02/2012, 06:23 AM	#10
maroun.c Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Lebanon Posts: 6,111	Mine (Macropharyngodon Ornatus) didn't show up before 6-7 days. Since then he got used tot he lights timing and is out as soon as lights are on and disappears at light off time even if sometimes I kee p the lights for a longer period. They seem to frequently come with intestinal worms and other disease so prophilactic treatment or at least keeping a close watch for it the first few weks to make sure it's not loosing weight could be a good idea. __________________ 390 G mixed reef build Current Tank Info: 390G mixed reef

04/02/2012, 08:31 AM	#12
Indiana Reefin Garrett Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 847	My blue star leopard that I used to have hid in the sand for an entire week then she came out as soon as the lights came on and hit the sand as soon as they shut off. It was my favorite fish that I have ever had. I hope to get another one someday. It is just one if those fish that you don't buy unless it is out an about and reguraly eating prepare foods. I had mine eating anything I put in the tank.

04/02/2012, 09:29 AM	#13
crobattt Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 786	well, it just stuck its head out and is breathing very hard. i hope it does well, but it doesn't look like it's gonna make it. __________________ Phil 4:13: I can do everything through him who gives me strength.