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Samw
12-05-2002, 08:39 AM
Rare/Exotic Macropharyngodon negrosensis

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jb1974
12-05-2002, 08:22 PM
Wow! Nice leopard! Those black ones are certainly rare. It looks very healthy so I think you made an excellent choice. I have a weakness for them as well. I had 3 M. meleagris but one of them jumped, I was so upset :( . I have since added eggcrate over the top of my reef and am in search of a replacement. I may be searching for awhile though as they are hard to find in healthy condition. I wish more wholesalers would ship them with sand in the bag as they tend to have much improved survival rates then.
Samw
12-05-2002, 09:00 PM
Thanks. It looks healthier in the photo than it actually was when I bought it. It was held in a tank with no live rock and very little sand. It was very skinny when I got it and I would not call it healthy. However, its been more alert now and has been eating bugs from my tank and has regained some weight. I have tons of bugs and worms since I started using DT's.

Was that your photo in RC with the 3 leopards and the Ricordias??
jb1974
12-06-2002, 02:16 AM
Yes, that was me that posted those leopard and ricordea pics.

My leopards are just starting to really fill out after 3 weeks now. I had a brief moment where I thought they were in trouble (long story, on Reef fishes forum on RC), but all is well again :) You'll have to keep us all updated on how the leopard fares and what his personality is like. Do you have any other wrasses in your tank?
Samw
12-06-2002, 05:44 AM
Right on. Your setup is awesome. It was your photo that inspired me to look at a Leopard Wrasse. If you ever want to trade Ricordia 1 for 1 through Canada Post, thermos-style, let me know. I'm in. :)

Yes, I got lucky with my Black Leopard wrasse. For some reason, it was only $15. Prices around here for marine animals are very competitive. I see that they go for about C$50 to buy from online places like LiveAquaria.

No, I do not have any other wrasses but I do have 1 mandarin since I set up my tank a year ago. He can't keep the bugs in check. There's too many bugs.

I don't have a cover so jumping is a concern.