Blue Streak Wrasse

[Connorer]

I read the other day (http://animal-world.com/encyclo/marine/wrasses/CleanerWrasse.php) that these wrasse's are apparently really difficult to keep, and require almost expert care. I've only had my tank running for a couple of months, and introduced this fish to the tank within the first few weeks and it seems to be thriving! But apparently "Cleaner Wrasses are no longer
recommended for the average marine aquarium." Has anyone else ever heard of this? My fish shop recommended it as an excellent starter fish, but he's doing great.

 

[jay0705]

A true cleaner wrasse only eats parasites off fish. Nothing else. In a good home aquarium there should be no parasites

 

[Connorer]

Oh right, mine doesn't really touch the other fish, but will flit round the tank after the frozen food i add - i'm guessing he's been weened at the pet store onto these so he should be alright?

 

[jay0705]

If he eats frozen then yes

 

[Connorer]

Fantastic! No problems there then - Thanks

 

[jay0705]

Np

 

[trigger40]

yea if it is eating prepared food its fine.