NoobtoSalt Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 I'm not sure what type of wrase I should get to help rid my tank of worms. I have a few different types of worms in the tank. I tried to take some pictures last night but I just couldn't quite get a good enough picture. I have bristle worms and peanut worms that I know of. Who knows what else is in the tank. I've always wanted a leopard wrase but not sure if that would be the best fit for my tank to rid the bristle worms. Any help would be great. I've been adding a lot of rock lately so I'm sure I brought in a bunch on here too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanktop74 Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 I have heard a 6 line wrasse is a good wrasse for pest control.... but also not sure if it is the correct one for you type of worms... have you tried a google search? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoobtoSalt Posted July 6, 2010 Author Share Posted July 6, 2010 I've heard about six line wrasse's as well. I just read that I could do an arrow crab or coral banded shrimp as well but I have a blood shrimp in the tank and I don't want it eaten. From what I've seen I don't have a lot of worms but I'm sure that's just not true. I pulled one from the tank last night but I saw at least 5 others an I know there are a lot more that I just can't see. Anyone have any luck with an arrow crab? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pledosophy Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 Leopard wrasses will eat bristle worms IME. What type of corals are you keeping? There are other options as well. IME bristleworms and peanut worms are desirable in your system. They are good cleaners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoobtoSalt Posted July 6, 2010 Author Share Posted July 6, 2010 Leopard wrasses will eat bristle worms IME. What type of corals are you keeping? There are other options as well. IME bristleworms and peanut worms are desirable in your system. They are good cleaners. Yeah I've read that they are a good part of the CUC so I'm torn as to add a wrasse or not. I have SPS, LPS, Softies, Chalice, etc. My corals all look fine which I've heard that those are the times you want to rid the tank of them and not just from seeing them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wegotjs Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 I have a christmas wrasse I'm looking to part with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pledosophy Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 Bristle and peanut worms will not hurt your corals, your fish, or your inverts. I would just let them be. When I moved a few months ago I put all my bin in rocks to move it. When I unloaded there was 9 or 10 bristles in the bottom of the bin, I scooped them up with a net, and put them IN the tank. They are goo. IME 6 lines are not good at bristle worm removal. If you really hate them, given what you have in corals I think a leopard wrasse would be good if your tank has been setup for some time and you have a lot of pods.Otherwise an arrow could make an interesting addition. JMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoseCityAquarium Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 I have a christmas wrasse I'm looking to part with. I thought you just got that wrasse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReeFit Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 6 lines are good hunters, they work better for small parasites, they will clean other fish if the other fish will let them, they do attack bristle worms, but only the really small ones that hang out in the LR. Peanut worms are harmless and beneficial to your system. Bristle worms turn your substrate and are not that critical if their population is kept under control. The only thing i think bristle worms will go after are clams if they are in the sand bed. Bristle worms shouldn't be a big problem unless you have a heavy bio-load and feed excessively, then their food source is plentiful and they will overpopulate. cut back feedings and clean the tank occasionally and you will start to see a die off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 Re: Wrasse questions? IMO Melenarus is 100 times better that 6 line Sent from my Droid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilmca Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 don't get a sixline wrasse if you want other small fish later on. in my experience sixlines will get aggressive after they become established. i do agree with CA2OR that the melanurus is a great fish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLaForce Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 I didn't like the look of the Melenarus wrasse so I did some reading and asking my LFS. I came up with a 9 line wrasse, it's not as aggressive as the 6 line and gets the job done. Plus I like the colors of it, it looks more like some of the fairy wrasse's. IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReeFit Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 i have 2 6 line wrasses with several small fish, they haven't had any problems at all. the only ones they don't like are similar colors of other wrasses. mine actually tries to clean the other fish of parasites, but for the most part they keep to themselves except during feeding time, then its every fish for themselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 Re: Wrasse questions? i have 2 6 line wrasses with several small fish' date=' they haven't had any problems at all.[/quote'] Yet Sent from my Droid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReeFit Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 Yet Sent from my Droid going on a year now in one tank and about 6 months on the other one. love my little 6 lines. guess if i gotta go fishin for em i will. i'm sure they taste good too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gawf4fun Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 I have a christmas wrasse I'm looking to part with. How big is it and how much do you want for it? I'm looking for bigger wrasses in the 4"+ area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gill Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 A six line will also eat copepods. Just something to keep in mind if you are planning on keeping mandarins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newfisher Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 +2 on the melenarus, also look at a yellow corris wrasse. Great for flat worms. I have a year and a half old leopard and won't touch worms. Have had six lines and they were good if introduced last. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReeFit Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 come on...why do i have to do everything backwards! DOH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReeFit Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 I also recommend the corris wrasse. they eradicated my flatworm problems fast and also are good hunters in the rock work. don't seem to bother my corals either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoobtoSalt Posted July 7, 2010 Author Share Posted July 7, 2010 So it looks like it's a 50/50 as to getting one or not. I think I might hold off if these little guys aren't hurting anything in the tank so far. What type of things should I be looking for to decide to add a wrasse or not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReeFit Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 giant 8" long 1/4" wide bristle worms crawling on your rocks trying to catch your fish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoobtoSalt Posted July 7, 2010 Author Share Posted July 7, 2010 giant 8" long 1/4" wide bristle worms crawling on your rocks trying to catch your fish. (laugh)(laugh)(laugh)(laugh)(laugh)(laugh)(laugh) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wegotjs Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 I thought you just got that wrasse. Ya but I am going to get a yellow from you instead. I need some yellow and since i'm not getting a yellow tang , i'm going to try one of those cute wrasses you carry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoobtoSalt Posted July 7, 2010 Author Share Posted July 7, 2010 cut back feedings and clean the tank occasionally and you will start to see a die off. So how often should I be feeding my tank? I have been feeding twice daily 2 cubes of Mysis Shrimp and 1 cube Spirulina Mysis Shrimp each time. I don't seem to have anything left in the tank within a few mins. If i have time this weekend I'm going to attempt to make my own food. Buying food in cubes is getting expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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