Melanurus and Leopard Wrasse, does it work / which one should I keep?

[Subnautica]

I already have a Melanurus. Wondering if I can add one Leopard. The one I'm looking at is Macropharyngodon Meleagris on L.A. I heard they are poor shippers though. Should I get one or no? :\


Tank: 75gal fowlr
Fish: Melanurus wrasse, yellow tang, 2 clowns, chromis, black blenny, doublesaddle butterfly, Ln hawkfish, barletts anthias.

 

[vanpire]

I have both for years and no issues. A good leopard wrasse is hard to get though.

 

[Subnautica]

I have both for years and no issues. A good leopard wrasse is hard to get though.

So the majority of them are vulnerable to diseases?

 

[sfin52]

So the majority of them are vulnerable to diseases?

Shipping and than getting them to feed. Once established and eating frozen they are great fish. They ship better as a juv. Most are killed or damaged due to shipping.

The best option is to get one through a lfs and than observation. See if they can hold for a week.

 

[Subnautica]

Shipping and than getting them to feed. Once established and eating frozen they are great fish. They ship better as a juv. Most are killed or damaged due to shipping.

The best option is to get one through a lfs and than observation. See if they can hold for a week.

Thank you. I think I'd better off getting another species then. Is a Richmond good? They get up to 7" though.

 

[Maacc]

Should be no issue as long as you get a healthy leopard. I have had them together for 4 years and they get along fine.