Melanurus and Leopard Wrasse

[Trouble1375]

I currently have a bonded pair (male 5" & female 3") of Melanurus Wrasses in my 125 along with a 6-line (1") and cleaner wrasse (4") and everyone is getting along great. A local reefer (who I got the female melanurus from) is offering me a Male Ornate Leopard (3") and I'm trying to decide if I should take it. The Leopard is eating everything (frozen, pellet, flake) - he has had it for over a year but he recently downsized tank and the Male is harassing the females to the point that they are just staying put in the sand bed non-stop. He has the male caught in an acclimation box.

Thoughts on adding this guy to my wrasse haven.

 

[RC Reefer 5184]

Just my two cents but that is a tough task if you ask me. Large enough tank yes but a already established melanurus pair and 6 line angry elf could be a tough go. But if you give it a go use your buddies acclimation box and see what happens. Good luck.

 

[Terry Le]

I have male and female Leopard and a Melanurus living together four plus years without any problems. Tank is 375 gallons with no other wrasses

 

[jda]

I have had them live together too. No issues.

 

[OrionN]

The Six line Wrasse will give him trouble. They are after essentially the same prey, and Leopard wrasse is going to be too nice for the Sixline.