Carpenter or filamented wrasse?

traco · #1 02-17-2009, 02:57 AM

So hubby is working by a fish store tomorrow so I am sending him on a mission to pick up either of the above wrasses. Anyone had either and your experience? Which is more colorful and can go into a 55 gallon?

Thanks.

Pan · #2 02-17-2009, 03:41 AM

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Originally Posted by traco

So hubby is working by a fish store tomorrow so I am sending him on a mission to pick up either of the above wrasses. Anyone had either and your experience? Which is more colorful and can go into a 55 gallon?

Thanks.

http://www.pbase.com/clippo/image/87923695
http://flickr.com/photos/83434203@N00/274278409

which one do you like better? both will be okay in the 55

MikeP · #3 02-17-2009, 04:17 AM

I would go with a Carpenter. I had one a while ago and he was great. Be sure you have a tight lid though, the one I had somehow made it out of my tank

Pan · #4 02-17-2009, 04:24 AM

Yes, both are known jumpers. Make sure to acclimate well...wrasses are...finicky.

Boomboy · #5 02-17-2009, 05:42 AM

i know wrasse are known as jumpers but i had a six line and i have a carpenter right now with an open top and they havent jumped ever in 8 months and 3 months i had them. the six line died when i move the tank but the carpenter hasnt ever. maybe i just get lucky. i have a completely open top also.

Rbacchiega · #6 02-17-2009, 07:07 AM

I vote Carpenter.

Boomboy, you must be lucky and the open top is something I'm trying to figure out for my 50 gallon rimless.