Wrasse compatibility ?

[Newb_reefer1]

Hey everyone, I've got a 55g cube system and I want to know if the following wrasse can coexist and who should be added before the others. Environment is lots of rock crevices and caves and low overhanging shelf rocks with high flow and lots of of open swimming space
Currently have:
-mcoskers flasher
- potters leopard
Want to add:
- blue star leopard
-exquisite
-labouti
- and possibly a rubrisquamis if I could

 

[Pete polyp]

Evolved should chime inn when he sees this thread. He's the wrasse expert and will give you all the information you want or don't want

 

[eatbreakfast]

The labouti and rubrisquamis get a little large for a tank your size and their attitude can be a little too big for that tank as well.

The other fish should have no compatability issues as far as aggression goes, but making sure 2 leopards get enough to eat, as they can put enormous pressure on the pod population is something to be aware of, but doable.

 

[evolved]

The labouti and rubrisquamis get a little large for a tank your size and their attitude can be a little too big for that tank as well.

The other fish should have no compatability issues as far as aggression goes, but making sure 2 leopards get enough to eat, as they can put enormous pressure on the pod population is something to be aware of, but doable.

Totally agree; I definitely would not add both the labouti and the rubrisquamis; I'm really not a fan of the latter.

 

[Newb_reefer1]

Totally agree; I definitely would not add both the labouti and the rubrisquamis; I'm really not a fan of the latter.

Is it possible to add just the labouti or is it too big ? If not what are some other colorful wrasse options to take their place ? I like the flame wrasse and the lineatus too

 

[eatbreakfast]

Is it possible to add just the labouti or is it too big ? If not what are some other colorful wrasse options to take their place ? I like the flame wrasse and the lineatus too

Possible, yes, but I would recommend against it.

The flame would be close to being too big, and I feel the lineatus is as well.

Colorful fairy wrasses for that size would be, lunatus, cf. lanceolatus, or others in that complex. Lubbocks, rhomboid, bathyphilus, or nahacky. There are others size and temperment appropriate, but not what I would call colorful.

 

[Newb_reefer1]

Possible, yes, but I would recommend against it.

The flame would be close to being too big, and I feel the lineatus is as well.

Colorful fairy wrasses for that size would be, lunatus, cf. lanceolatus, or others in that complex. Lubbocks, rhomboid, bathyphilus, or nahacky. There are others size and temperment appropriate, but not what I would call colorful.

Thanks for the info ! I had a feeling the lineatus would be too big but its a stunning fish would have loved to have one but oh well..... I might need to upgrade soon

 

[Marshall O]

Colorful fairy wrasses for that size would be, lunatus, cf. lanceolatus, or others in that complex. Lubbocks, rhomboid, bathyphilus, or nahacky. There are others size and temperment appropriate, but not what I would call colorful.

These were going to be my suggestions as well You could also look into other Flashers as well. Or just go with that larger tank. I went from a 55 to a 125. Wish I had room for a larger tank, as I already have 11 Wrasses in it and 1 more in QT!