Wrasse Compatibility

[Pamela]

Do different types of wrasses coexist peacefully in aquaria? For example, would it be a good idea to get both a fairy wrasse and a flasher wrasse? Thanks!

 

[Shep]

I think those two might be ok as long as they have enough space but lets check with @evolved as he is the wrasse guru after all

 

[eatbreakfast]

Many wrasses coexist well. Fairy and flashers coexist well. Leopards, pencil wrasses, tamarins, and Halichoeres species are also ones that mix well.

 

[4FordFamily]

Many wrasses coexist well. Fairy and flashers coexist well. Leopards, pencil wrasses, tamarins, and Halichoeres species are also ones that mix well.

Agree entirely

 

[Pamela]

Many wrasses coexist well. Fairy and flashers coexist well. Leopards, pencil wrasses, tamarins, and Halichoeres species are also ones that mix well.

Thanks so much! I really appreciate the helpful advice. My next question, in regards to fairy & flasher wrasses -- can a mixed group of males be happy together? Also, would a random female or initial phase individual be comfortable in the mix, or would she be miserably harassed?

 

[eatbreakfast]

Thanks so much! I really appreciate the helpful advice. My next question, in regards to fairy & flasher wrasses -- can a mixed group of males be happy together? Also, would a random female or initial phase individual be comfortable in the mix, or would she be miserably harassed?

A group of mixed species does quite well.

An initial phase or female, will most likely, fly under the radar with other males present.

 

[Pamela]

A group of mixed species does quite well.

An initial phase or female, will most likely, fly under the radar with other males present.

Thanks again for your response. So would you say it's a good idea to put these three together --

Blue Flasher male
Longfin Fairy male
Pink Margin Fairy juvenile/female

Do you think they will all happily swim out in the water, or is the female likely to hide all the time? Would it be better to get three different males, or about equal to this mix?

 

[eatbreakfast]

Thanks again for your response. So would you say it's a good idea to put these three together --

Blue Flasher male
Longfin Fairy male
Pink Margin Fairy juvenile/female

Do you think they will all happily swim out in the water, or is the female likely to hide all the time? Would it be better to get three different males, or about equal to this mix?

That list looks good. The female rubrimarginatus will be quite bold in that group.

 

[Pamela]

That list looks good. The female rubrimarginatus will be quite bold in that group.

YES!! Okay, I'm feeling pretty excited! Thanks so much for sharing your expertise.