Adding Carpenter wrasse with other wrasse

[Falc!]

Can i add a carpenter wrasse if i have other wrasse already?

I have a
Ruby red
Yellow corris
Cleaner
Melaranus

I really loved the carpenters at lfs but dont want to take a chance of killing it or harming my currents


4 foot tank if makes a diff

 

[ShepherdReefer]

I thought most wrasse could co-exist and that there was a co-exist chart on the web. Have you searched for the chart?

 

[Falc!]

I searched but was unable to find much to my specific needs

 

[Waters]

I am no wrasse compatibility expert, but I have had issues in the past adding additional wrasses with an existing Melaranus.

 

[Slocke]

I’d say so. Carpenters live in a different niche at the top of the tank so shouldn’t bother your melanarus.
@i cant think @SaltyT ?

 

[homer1475]

I’d say so. Carpenters live a different niche at the top of the tank so shouldn’t bother your melanarus.
@i cant think @SaltyT ?

Was going to page the experts, but I see you already did.

 

[i cant think]

Can i add a carpenter wrasse if i have other wrasse already?

I have a
Ruby red
Yellow corris
Cleaner
Melaranus

I really loved the carpenters at lfs but dont want to take a chance of killing it or harming my currents


4 foot tank if makes a diff

With an established Ruby Red, it’s not likely to allow a Flasher into the tank. You can try it however I recommend using an acclimation box for the Flasher. Melanurus shouldn’t be an issue however I would still remain cautious. They usually dislike additional Halichoeres more than additional Fairies and Flashers.

The Cleaner shouldn’t be an issue though.

 

[Falc!]

With an established Ruby Red, it’s not likely to allow a Flasher into the tank. You can try it however I recommend using an acclimation box for the Flasher. Melanurus shouldn’t be an issue however I would still remain cautious. They usually dislike additional Halichoeres more than additional Fairies and Flashers.

The Cleaner shouldn’t be an issue though.

Thank u for ur advice i will try the acclimation box

 

[SaltyT]

I agree that the "ruby red" could be an issue, but I'm not sure which fairy wrasse species that is. Common names are regional not universal.

The melanurus could pose a problem initially depending on how long he's been established. I've had some mels ignore new comers and some mels harass new comers. Using an acclimation box for the new guy helps deter initial aggression by letting the established wrasses get to know the new one.

 

[Falc!]

Would a mirror help like it does with tangs?

 

[i cant think]

I agree that the "ruby red" could be an issue, but I'm not sure which fairy wrasse species that is. Common names are regional not universal.

The melanurus could pose a problem initially depending on how long he's been established. I've had some mels ignore new comers and some mels harass new comers. Using an acclimation box for the new guy helps deter initial aggression by letting the established wrasses get to know the new one.

I believe you know these as “Social Fairy Wrasse” Cirrhilabrus rubriventralis. I know them as “Ruby Fin Fairy Wrasse” or “Sea Fighter Dwarf Parrot”

 

[DocRose]

A Ruby Long-fin (Cirrhilabrus rubeus) will be just fine with a Carpenter's Flasher (Paracheilinus carpenteri).

 

[SaltyT]

I believe you know these as “Social Fairy Wrasse” Cirrhilabrus rubriventralis. I know them as “Ruby Fin Fairy Wrasse” or “Sea Fighter Dwarf Parrot”

In my area Cirrhilabrus Rubripinnis is known as a ruby or red fin. You know Rubriventralis under that name and someone else mentioned Rubeus being known under that name lol. Common names make compatibility recommendations tough because if the OP has Rubripinnis I would not recommend a Carpenter be added.

 

[i cant think]

In my area Cirrhilabrus Rubripinnis is known as a ruby or red fin. You know Rubriventralis under that name and someone else mentioned Rubeus being known under that name lol. Common names make compatibility recommendations tough because if the OP has Rubripinnis I would not recommend a Carpenter be added.

Would make it so much easier if the OP had a photo of the Wrasse in question, common names suck. “Latin” is so much better to use IMO.

 

[Slocke]

Would make it so much easier if the OP had a photo of the Wrasse in question, common names suck. “Latin” is so much better to use IMO.

Romanes eunt domus

 

[DocRose]

Romanes eunt domus

Since when do Romans eat donuts?

 

[Falc!]

I googled Cirrhilabrus Rubripinnis and the very first pic is what my ruby looks like

 

[SaltyT]

I googled Cirrhilabrus Rubripinnis and the very first pic is what my ruby looks like

I would pass on getting a Carpenters then. Rubripinnis can be a jerk to other fairies and flashers.

 

[Falc!]

I would pass on getting a Carpenters then. Rubripinnis can be a jerk to other fairies and flashers.

Noooo.... O well, i really wanted the carpenters but i rather not risk it

 

[i cant think]

Noooo.... O well, i really wanted the carpenters but i rather not risk it

You didn’t hear this from me butt… If you play your cards right you can get it to work. If you want to know how then I can tell you what I did in my 4’ tank to get a gang that shouldn’t have ever worked out.