Another Wrasse mixing question

Michael A Kurolvech · Mar 16, 2020

First of all let me say I've read wrasse posts till my eye's bled and I'm still uncertain so to the experts I come.

I currently have a Mystery Wrasse (Pseudocheilinus ocellatus) and a Six Line Wrasse (Pseudocheilinus hexataenia). Yesterday at one of my LFS's I saw a spectacular Cirrhilabrus rubeus. So the question is yes or no?

OrionN · Mar 16, 2020

Neither of the two wrasse you have now will play nice with a new wrasse, even with a large tank.
If I am you I would get rid of the two resident wrasse before adding fairy of flasher. How big is your tank?

Bapeluso · Mar 16, 2020

@evolved

evolved · Mar 16, 2020

Yikes! Those two won't play nice together, let alone with any other wrasses.

OrionN said:
If I am you I would get rid of the two resident wrasse before adding fairy of flasher.

Agree; a necessity IMO.

Michael A Kurolvech · Mar 16, 2020

OrionN said:
Neither of the two wrasse you have now will play nice with a new wrasse, even with a large tank.
If I am you I would get rid of the two resident wrasse before adding fairy of flasher. How big is your tank?

It's a 90 gallon mixed reef. I'm not trying to evict anyone just auditioning new residents. Thanks for the advise, I'm not looking to upset a relatively peaceful community

Michael A Kurolvech · Mar 16, 2020

evolved said:
Yikes! Those two won't play nice together, let alone with any other wrasses.

Agree; a necessity IMO.

Yikes! YOUR RESPONSE LOL. They were introduced at the same time and if I've been lucky then I'll knock on wood.

Let me ask you, Can the Pseudocheilinus family cohabitate peacefully with ANY other wrasses? Is it just the Fairy's? I've seen Online fish stores that include in their description of the Mystery wrasse that it gets along with all other wrasses. I also recall reading something here that conflicted, something about the Pseudocheilinus being different in some way. Anyway appreciate your input. No new fish for me.

RimlessReef · Mar 17, 2020

My wrasse went right into sand bed When i added seems like i didnt see him for 3 days or so

evolved · Mar 17, 2020

Michael A Kurolvech said:
Let me ask you, Can the Pseudocheilinus family cohabitate peacefully with ANY other wrasses?

No, unfortunately.
More here:

All About Reef Safe Wrasses in Aquaria

Introduction My name is Hunter and I am a wrasse addict. Admitting such is the first step to buying another wrasse, I think. Wrasses are not only my passion, but my niche in this hobby since 2010. My tank is full of them, and unfortunately “regular” species are no longer exciting enough for...

www.reef2reef.com

Michael A Kurolvech · Mar 17, 2020

evolved said:
No, unfortunately.
More here:

All About Reef Safe Wrasses in Aquaria

Introduction My name is Hunter and I am a wrasse addict. Admitting such is the first step to buying another wrasse, I think. Wrasses are not only my passion, but my niche in this hobby since 2010. My tank is full of them, and unfortunately “regular” species are no longer exciting enough for...

www.reef2reef.com

Great write up on wrasses, thanks.

Bob Weigant · Mar 17, 2020

My Mystery wrasse did not tolerate any new wrasse I would try to introduce

Jesterrace · Mar 17, 2020

Michael A Kurolvech said:
First of all let me say I've read wrasse posts till my eye's bled and I'm still uncertain so to the experts I come.

I currently have a Mystery Wrasse (Pseudocheilinus ocellatus) and a Six Line Wrasse (Pseudocheilinus hexataenia). Yesterday at one of my LFS's I saw a spectacular Cirrhilabrus rubeus. So the question is yes or no?

Definitely not. Two aggressive wrasses that are known not to play nice with others coupled with a more peaceful wrasse would generally not end well. I will be surprised if the Mystery and 6 line co-exist long term.

Michael A Kurolvech · Mar 18, 2020

Bob Weigant said:
My Mystery wrasse did not tolerate any new wrasse I would try to introduce

Thanks. How many did you try?

Michael A Kurolvech · Mar 18, 2020

Jesterrace said:
Definitely not. Two aggressive wrasses that are known not to play nice with others coupled with a more peaceful wrasse would generally not end well. I will be surprised if the Mystery and 6 line co-exist long term.

Thanks, I'm keeping my eye on them but thankfully no issues yet.