Wrasses that Eat AEFW or Red Bugs

[naesco]

Originally Posted by Tyler Werbowski

Thanks. I do not have AEFW or red bugs but I am planning out my fishload for a new tank.
Any other experiences?

None. But, kudos for you for planning out your fish load.

[fkshiu]

The most interesting non-chemical AEFW treatment I've seen is using camel shrimp. Put a couple in a QT along with an infected colony. The shrimp will eat the AEFW first before the begin eating the polyps so you watch them carefully until all the AEFWs have been eaten before you quickly take the colony out.

[Werbo]

I figure if you are choosing between 2 fish might as well add a the fish that could potentially control pests and help your reef rather than just contributing entertainment and "poop."

[GreenSpottedPuffer]

Originally Posted by Tyler Werbowski

"poop."

...is important too

Your corals gotta eat!

[Chowder]

I have heard that the Halichoeres Melanurus eats red bugs. I do not have any proof though. I have heard this from Jim at OA who had heard this from his fish suppliers.

http://www.fishbase.org/Summary/Spec...name=melanurus

Look very similair to a Christmas Wrasse but has a blue head. Believe I have a female.

Chris

[justinl]

I've heard the same as Chris. It sounds to me as if H. melanurus is the best among wrasses for pest control; it doesn't hurt that it is also a gorgeous fish and is fairly well suited for captivity. Unfortunately, you'll find that they are hard to find in Canada although American suppliers occasionally get them. That said I just found one at J&L last week, completely by chance (juvenile coloration so they didn't even know what it was)

[Chowder]

Justinl is this the Juvenile colours or possibly a female or something else? This one I purchased at J&L about 2 months ago. I have seen them at Ocean Aquatics as well.







Chris