Clown Monarch
Aquarium Advice FINatic
I travelled just this past weekend to a pet shop almost 2 hours away on the suggestion of a friend. The place was incredible, but I'm a little miffed at the information I received.
First, I bought a Cleaner Wrasse, but upon researching found that they have poor survival rates in captivity. So far he appears to be doing very well and watching the other fish willfully stand still while he cleans is fun to watch. Anyone have positive experience with this fish?
Second - and this one really gets me - they sold me a Beaked Leatherjacket as seen here: http://www.amonline.net.au/fishes/fishfacts/fish/olongir.htm. Several sources state that the fish commonly lives in pairs and feeds STRICTLY on acropora. Supposedly the survival rate of this fish in captivity is absolutely dismal - most won't live a week. It hasn't eaten or shown any interest in eating yet (mysis, cyclopeeze, flakes). It picks VERY gently at some leather corals, but doesn't hurt anything.
I distinctly asked if these fish lived in pairs, were reef-safe and what their diets were. Well, I wrote them any email about the situation so we'll see if I get response, but in the meantime, is there anything I can do for these little guys?
First, I bought a Cleaner Wrasse, but upon researching found that they have poor survival rates in captivity. So far he appears to be doing very well and watching the other fish willfully stand still while he cleans is fun to watch. Anyone have positive experience with this fish?
Second - and this one really gets me - they sold me a Beaked Leatherjacket as seen here: http://www.amonline.net.au/fishes/fishfacts/fish/olongir.htm. Several sources state that the fish commonly lives in pairs and feeds STRICTLY on acropora. Supposedly the survival rate of this fish in captivity is absolutely dismal - most won't live a week. It hasn't eaten or shown any interest in eating yet (mysis, cyclopeeze, flakes). It picks VERY gently at some leather corals, but doesn't hurt anything.
I distinctly asked if these fish lived in pairs, were reef-safe and what their diets were. Well, I wrote them any email about the situation so we'll see if I get response, but in the meantime, is there anything I can do for these little guys?