Wrasse help

[CM125]

My only two guesses would be crabs at night or he got wedged between some rocks. He may not be going in the sand now because its painful. I would definitely try to get him out, chances of him surviving in the open tank are low.

[Coralgurl]

Originally Posted by reefwars

is it possible he got wedged in the rock work while sleeping?

That would be a possibility. He does come out within a few minutes of food hitting the tank. One thing is my Tominini tang does chase my diamond goby. It looks like the wrasse and goby are in the same area, guess its possible the tang spooked the wrasse at the same time.

Originally Posted by CM125

My only two guesses would be crabs at night or he got wedged between some rocks. He may not be going in the sand now because its painful. I would definitely try to get him out, chances of him surviving in the open tank are low.

My concerns would be catching him and causing more damage to his side. I'll see what he looks like tonight. I'd have to find something that I could trap him in to remove.

Would he be better off in the sump rather than a hastily thrown together qt and would a medicated dip help?

[jorjef]

Maybe you could just remove the entire rock that he hides in, probably a long shot but something to consider. A lot less stressful for you and the fish. I have done this on more that one occasion. I return the rock after fish settles and swims out...

[Bblinks]

I need a picture if its possible.

[CM125]

Originally Posted by Coralgurl

That would be a possibility. He does come out within a few minutes of food hitting the tank. One thing is my Tominini tang does chase my diamond goby. It looks like the wrasse and goby are in the same area, guess its possible the tang spooked the wrasse at the same time.



My concerns would be catching him and causing more damage to his side. I'll see what he looks like tonight. I'd have to find something that I could trap him in to remove.

Would he be better off in the sump rather than a hastily thrown together qt and would a medicated dip help?

The sump would definitely be the least shock, we have a small netted enclosure that we keep in the main, with just a rock and some pipe in it. It works well for observing as well as keeping predators away.

Originally Posted by jorjef

Maybe you could just remove the entire rock that he hides in, probably a long shot but something to consider. A lot less stressful for you and the fish. I have done this on more that one occasion. I return the rock after fish settles and swims out...

This! if possible

Originally Posted by Bblinks

I need a picture if its possible.

This as well

[Coralgurl]

Thanks everyone. I got home to find him dead. I've got him in a cup and will see if anything shows in a pic.

Ugh....of course it has to be the expensive one.