Wrasse for pest control in a 30 gallon.

[Balz3352]

Let us know how this guy turns out for you! I may be interested in getting one too in due time... If you don't mind that is

FYI, I know I said they are hard to find, but Aquatic Art came through and found them for me. He is ordering me one, so if you are interested you should give them a call maybe you can get in with mine on the next shipment. He is selling them for the same price as live aquaria about 50.

Also, part of the reason it may have been hard to find is some of the list have them listed as Pelvic-spot wrasse.

These are less aggressive than the 6 line, definately a nano tank fish. Everything i read says they are shy thou...

 

[Jeremiah]

Sure thing, I currently have a Wetmorella/Pygmy wrasse (female I think / doesn't have great coloring). I'm going to be putting the Pink-streaked wrasse in with that guy.

My tank is only a 16 gallon so we will see if they get along. Everything I read says they should be fine...the tanaka's is even more shy than the Pink-streaked. He only comes out from his little caves during feeding time.

Let us know how this guy turns out for you! I may be interested in getting one too in due time... If you don't mind that is

 

[jahmic]

According to me, you can try some natural measures for preventing your tank such as planting the anti pest plants around your tanks like Citronella and Catnip. As Citronella and Catnip produce the fragrance which is unbearable by the pest and it will help to keep the pest away from your 30 gallon tank.

Ok everyone...just a heads up...please don't rely on citronella and catnip to keep AEFWs out of your tank.

 

[CRW Reef]

Ok everyone...just a heads up...please don't rely on citronella and catnip to keep AEFWs out of your tank.

Im assuming incense falls into the same category right?

 

[jahmic]

Im assuming incense falls into the same category right?

Nah, I burn incense in my house at least a couple times a week and have zero pests in my cube. I'm sure it works.

 

[SynDen]

:rofl:

 

[Balz3352]

Sure thing, I currently have a Wetmorella/Pygmy wrasse (female I think / doesn't have great coloring). I'm going to be putting the Pink-streaked wrasse in with that guy.

My tank is only a 16 gallon so we will see if they get along. Everything I read says they should be fine...the tanaka's is even more shy than the Pink-streaked. He only comes out from his little caves during feeding time.

Did you end up getting this fish? How'd it go?