Ruby Head & Solon Fairy Wrasse Fighting

[Johnson556]

I’ve had a red head Solon fair wrasse (Cirrhilabrus solorensis) for about two months now, last night I added a ruby head Solon fairy wrasse (Cirrhilabrus cf cyanopleura). The established Solon wrasse started fighting quite aggressively with the Ruby head.

Ruby head is now tucked under a rock and I’m worried it will be dead in a few days. I’ve seen the Solon go in and hit it a few times.

Was it stupid to try and put these two together, or is there a chance they’ll stop fighting in a few days time. Really like this Ruby head would hate to see it perish.

 

[PDR]

The Cirrhilabrus solorensis are known to be aggressive with other Cirrhilabrus. Your best bet would be to use a social acclimation box for any new wrasse addition.

 

[Flippers4pups]

I’ve had a red head Solon fair wrasse (Cirrhilabrus solorensis) for about two months now, last night I added a ruby head Solon fairy wrasse (Cirrhilabrus cf cyanopleura). The established Solon wrasse started fighting quite aggressively with the Ruby head.

Ruby head is now tucked under a rock and I’m worried it will be dead in a few days. I’ve seen the Solon go in and hit it a few times.

Was it stupid to try and put these two together, or is there a chance they’ll stop fighting in a few days time. Really like this Ruby head would hate to see it perish.

I would get the Ruby out and into a QT tank ASAP. Then get a acclimation box and try that.

 

[Robink]

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/all-about-reef-safe-wrasses-in-aquaria.259894/
check out this thread, gives you info on wrasses and compatibility. According to his info that C. solorensis doesn't tolerate other cirhilabrus wrasses.

 

[GoldeneyeRet]

The solorensis can be a bit aggressive with the other fairy wrasses, but I think the bigger issue is that these two are from the same complex and thus not very compatable with one another.

Keep either, and replace the other with a fairy wrasse from a different complex and you should fare better.