wrasse compatibility

[jguerin88]

i have an 80 gallon reef tank currently with a few wrasses and looking to add a couple more .
i have a melranus(hoevens) wrasse , a lubbocks wrasse , and a 6line wrasse currently . i was looking to add one or 2 more into the mix . any suggestions ?

 

[saltyhog]

I would strongly recommend rehoming the 6 line. Long term it's very unlikely to tolerate other wrasses in the tank.

Otherwise you could easily add 2 or 3 more fairy wrasses or flasher wrasses...or a mixture of both. It all depends on what appeals to your eye. There is a great sticky above on compatibility with fairy wrasses. With flashers, almost any mix will be ok....except an 8 line flasher would best be added last when mixed with other flashers.

Cirrhilabrus Complexes: Inferiority Need Not Apply (1st Revision)

Cirrhilabrus, the “Fairy Wrasses”, are one of the most elegant, active, and colorful reef fish. Their appeal in a reef tank is common to many, but not all have a well-rounded understanding of the compatibility amongst them. Enter the notion of “complexes”: groupings of very closely related...

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[jguerin88]

I would strongly recommend rehoming the 6 line. Long term it's very unlikely to tolerate other wrasses in the tank.

Otherwise you could easily add 2 or 3 more fairy wrasses or flasher wrasses...or a mixture of both. It all depends on what appeals to your eye. There is a great sticky above on compatibility with fairy wrasses. With flashers, almost any mix will be ok....except an 8 line flasher would best be added last when mixed with other flashers.

Cirrhilabrus Complexes: Inferiority Need Not Apply (1st Revision)

Cirrhilabrus, the “Fairy Wrasses”, are one of the most elegant, active, and colorful reef fish. Their appeal in a reef tank is common to many, but not all have a well-rounded understanding of the compatibility amongst them. Enter the notion of “complexes”: groupings of very closely related...

www.reef2reef.com

thanks for the info , i’ve never had any issues with my 6 line and is a model citizen for the last few years

 

[RobB'z Reef]

There's a few worthwhile articles here on wrasses that I thought were a good read.

'Pairing' Wrasses: That's Not How Any of this Works!

It is something I read often: “Where can I buy a female for my male ____ wrasse?” Or: “I want to buy another ____ wrasse and pair them up!” Wait! Time out for a minute! First, we really need some understanding of how wrasses interact and live...

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All About Reef Safe Wrasses in Aquaria

Introduction My name is Hunter and I am a wrasse addict. Admitting such is the first step to buying another wrasse, I think. Wrasses are not only my passion, but my niche in this hobby since 2010. My tank is full of them, and unfortunately...

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