wrasse compatibility?

Chrissy · Jan 18, 2014

I have a male fairy wrasse in my 65 gallon and was wondering what other type of wrasse I can keep with him? He's my first wrasse, and very peaceful with everyone else in the tank. Would a McCosker's flasher be okay, since they're peaceful, too?

Eienna · Jan 18, 2014

What kind of fairy is he? They vary in temperament between individual species. If you don't know, a photo should help.

Some, such as the Scott's fairy, will in general be peaceful with other fish but attack other wrasses.

Chrissy · Jan 18, 2014

I'm still unsure of what kind, either a blue sided,or orange back.
Here he is...

Eienna · Jan 18, 2014

I believe there's a clean lateral split between the orange and other color on the orangeback.

What it is, I'm not sure. You could post in the Wrasse Lover's thread (lemme grab the link for you) but I'll go do some digging.

Eienna · Jan 18, 2014

Here it is

You could ask them.
Or just PM evolved, maybe.
https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1270813

Chrissy · Jan 18, 2014

I asked on the Let me Id your wrasse thread and I got those 2 different answers. I believe Evolved was the one who suggested orange back. Some of these are hard to tell the difference. It looks like it could be a female red headed solon, too but both guys on the wrasse thread and the LFS said it was a male. It was labeled as a purple sided at the store.

Eienna · Jan 18, 2014

Well....I don't think it's an orangeback. See?
http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=15+1378+1398&pcatid=1398

I'm leaning towards female solon, too, possibly starting its transition to male. Take a look.
http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=15+1378+369&pcatid=369

Well, either way, I -think- it would be okay with a flasher, but don't quote me on that. Some flashers also can be problematic with other wrasses, so I'd wait for other replies.