75g - stocking question - wrasses etc

[Clarinuto]

We would like to add more wrasses to the 75 gallon sometime this year but do not want to overstock or cause issues with compatibility. Thoughts?

Staying in 75 gal: (fish not moving to a future larger tank currently in the works)
melanarus wrasse
coral beauty angel
2 blue green reef chromis
orange stripe prawn goby
Yellow clown goby
2 Occellaris Clowns

We would like to add:
Yellow coris wrasse (definitely want - assuming compatible)
McCosker’s Flasher wrasse (would like to add if room and compatible)
Tailspot Blenny (definitely want - assuming there is room)

All current fish are very established. Thanks for your help in advance.

 

[ngoodermuth]

If the melanurus is very established, it might not be very welcoming to the chrysus, especially in a 75g. It would be helpful to either get the yellow much smaller/female, or much larger... try to avoid the same size. I’d also introduce via acclimation box, at least for a few hours to see how it reacts and have a back-up plan if it goes poorly.

The flasher and blenny won’t likely be an issue.

 

[Clarinuto]

If the melanurus is very established, it might not be very welcoming to the chrysus, especially in a 75g. It would be helpful to either get the yellow much smaller/female, or much larger... try to avoid the same size. I’d also introduce via acclimation box, at least for a few hours to see how it reacts and have a back-up plan if it goes poorly.

The flasher and blenny won’t likely be an issue.

Thank you for the reply. Sounds like I might need to skip the yellow. Any special concerns when introducing the flasher to the melanarus or would it be best overall to just have one wrasse in the 75?

 

[ngoodermuth]

It’s always a good idea to use an acclimation box to be safe, but I don’t think there should be any issues.

You can definitely have multiple wrasses, that’s one of the aspects that make them so sought-after (I have 6 in my 120 at the moment) You just have to take care when introducing them and be ready to remove any trouble makers. And some species are generally more aggressive than others.

This might be helpful:
All About Reef Safe Wrasses in Aquaria
https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?sh...-Safe-Wrasses-in-Aquaria.259894/&share_type=t

 

[Jesterrace]

I definitely agree on skipping another Halichoeres Wrasse. I added a Blue Star Leopard to my well established Melanurus Wrasse and he was an unholy terror to my Blue Star Leopard for about 2 weeks (thankfully my Blue Star Leopard is one tough cookie and managed to deal with it). I can only imagine it being worse with any other member of the Halichoeres family. Flasher Wrasse is different enough that it should be okay, but I agree that an acclimation box is best to test things out without putting either fish at any real risk.

 

[Clarinuto]

I definitely agree on skipping another Halichoeres Wrasse. I added a Blue Star Leopard to my well established Melanurus Wrasse and he was an unholy terror to my Blue Star Leopard for about 2 weeks (thankfully my Blue Star Leopard is one tough cookie and managed to deal with it). I can only imagine it being worse with any other member of the Halichoeres family. Flasher Wrasse is different enough that it should be okay, but I agree that an acclimation box is best to test things out without putting either fish at any real risk.

Thank you I would much rather not get the yellow coris than risk my current wrasse or a new wrasse so I will heed your advice. I’m a little nervous about the flasher also, but will consider trying it as I keep reading and researching. I will definitely use an acclimation box as you and the pp suggested.