Should I add another wrasse?

[Quirkyturtle]

Hi everyone,

Currently have a 60g cube (24x24x24) that's been up and running completely cycled for 6 months now. My current inhabitants are as follows:

2 ocellaris clowns
1 yellow watchman with pistol shrimp
1 6-line wrasse
1 molly miller blenny
3 ORA blue damsels
1 cleaner shrimp
1 peppermint shrimp
1 brittle star

I really want to add another wrasse, something like a leopard or flasher would be ideal but I don't want to overcrowd or cause issues. Have also entertained the idea of adding a Rainford Goby (court jester goby to some) rather than the wrasse. It's a mixed reef, lots of corals all doing well (SPS, LPS, softies).

Thoughts? Other interesting fish to think about? Thanks everyone!

 

[Radman73]

No, your 6-line likely precludes any additional wrasses.

 

[HairyGary]

The 6-Line could be problematic for any new wrasse addition.

 

[HOOPDEEZ]

+1 6line would likely not tolerate another wrasse in that size aquarium

 

[nereefpat]

+3

 

[minus9]

I would swap the 6 line with another species, maybe Wetmorella sp.? As mentioned above, you'll have a better chance at adding fish, especially a wrasse.

 

[Jesterrace]

If you want more wrasses, then definitely get rid of the 6 line. Personally I would give it the boot as it will open up your stocking options considerably and possibly save you some long term headaches in the future with your current stock. I literally just got back from my LFS and watching a 6 line terrorize it's tank mates.

 

[norfolkgarden]

The rainford gobi is beautiful but they can be difficult to feed and keep alive.
Google different threads on their care and don't go by the fish selling websites for that one.

A Royal gramma might survive in that tank but one of the colorful Dottybacks might be a better choice with the other meanies you have in your tank alredy.

Lol +27 for giving the 6 line the boot if that is an option.

They are very good at removing some pests from your aquarium.
Some of them are even well behaved.
Most of them remind me of a former coworker who's now in prison.
[emoji2958]

Other than adding a few neon cleaner gobies, it sounds like whatever you add might end up being your last fish, in terms of overstocking, so pick a small one.
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