Flasher Wrasse Addition

[Marine Iguana]

Howdy all! I’ve been planning on adding some Flasher Wrasse to my 65g reef for a while, and I think I’m ready to bite the bullet and order them. I know that its best to either do a single male or 3 males to help reduce aggression, but my question is how long do you think I’d have if I introduced 2 males to the tank before I need to add that third to distribute the aggression? I’m looking at ordering a carpenters and a line spot right now, but I really want to get an eight line Flasher male in the near future- I’m just ganna have to keep my eyes peeled for one cause all of the places I have gotten fish from don’t have them in stock right now. Any thoughts?

 

[ngoodermuth]

It's funny, I've always thought the same thing about needing three fairy wrasses, but recently I've had a streak of bad luck and can't seem to keep more than two without one becoming aggressive... go figure.

While I can't predict how your three individuals will behave (there are definitely variances in temperament among individuals, I can attest) with an acclimation box, I think you have as good a chance as any adding the third a bit later. And just a heads-up, If you are still looking - NY Aquatics had an eightline the last time I browsed

 

[alton]

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/all-about-reef-safe-wrasses-in-aquaria.259894/
One of many of great post here on R2R and all about wrasses

 

[eatbreakfast]

A 65g is a little too small for an 8line flasher. They are bigger and boisterous than other flasher wrasses.

 

[evolved]

but my question is how long do you think I’d have if I introduced 2 males to the tank before I need to add that third to distribute the aggression?

Typically I'd say the sooner the better; anything past 2-3 weeks erase any "grace" period.

I’m looking at ordering a carpenters and a line spot right now, but I really want to get an eight line Flasher male in the near future

But ehhh, an eightline flasher will completely rule those two - perhaps overly so. Risky.

A 65g is a little too small for an 8line flasher. They are bigger and boisterous than other flasher wrasses.

I do agree.

 

[Marine Iguana]

I guess I’ll steer clear of the 8 line until I have a larger tank then. Would an angular fin Flasher work well with those other two?

 

[eatbreakfast]

I guess I’ll steer clear of the 8 line until I have a larger tank then. Would an angular fin Flasher work well with those other two?

Yup.

 

[evolved]

Yeah, much better choice.

 

[Marine Iguana]

Thanks for the help guys! Now just to wait till I can get a bigger system- then I can get my 8 line AND finally get some fairies [emoji6]