melanarus wrasse

[dadonoflaw]

i am going to get this fish in the next week or two and was wondering how likely it is to jump as i have an open top tank for gas exchange. i have a 4-6in sand bed and was wondering what i can do to keep him from jumping?

[JustDavidP]

First off, I think it is "Melanurus". This should help you with additional searches or inquiries...

From what I know if them, they need a deeper sand bed to burrow in.

I've also felt that pretty much any wrasse is a candidate for becoming a "jumper". Do you have an enclosed hood, so that if it did jump, it'd most likely end up back in the tank? If not, you can use egg crate or something else on the tank top, like I did here:



Dave

[iglowce]

got a pix of one?

[dadonoflaw]

only thing over the top is one of my return lines and my lights so i guess i will need to install some sort of cover

[dadonoflaw]

go here Melanurus Wrasse

[RobboT]

One of my favorite fish hands down. Beautiful and eats flatworms
Mine did jump though.

[dadonoflaw]

yea i am going to just invest in some eggcrate and cover the top of my tank. also i have heard that the max size is 5 in and i have heard 7 in. which is it?

[JustDavidP]

Whooooooot Whoooot.. Rob is here... another New Englandah!! Welcome aboard Bro.. did you get my voicemail???

Dave