Adding Halichoeres claudia and H. biocellatus at the same time

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Just wanted to see some opinions on this...

The tank is 135g display. Right now there are 5 Cirrhilabrus, 1 foxface, and 1 Blenny.

From what I've read Biocellatus is very peaceful and Claudia is good too.
 

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I had a claudia and it was very docile. I also had a Vrolik's at the same time with severa fairy and flasher wrasses...no problems. From what I hear of biocellatus it should be fine...but I'd wait for TJ and Hunter to chime in.
 

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They're a lot more dissimilar than most flasher wrasse are IMO. The white on the claudia really distinguishes them from the bicellatus.

Can't go wrong either way, leucurus is not a real common one (at least not in my area) and is really nice looking too. Pics when you get 'em!
 

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Any of the combinations would work. I agree with saltyhog in that the white on the claudia really does distinguish it from biocellatus. Leucurus is also great. In fact, doing all 3 would work too.
 

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Agreed there shouldn't be a problem... personally I have the Hawiian X-mas ( Halichoeres Ornatissumus) and a Greyhead ( Halichoeres leucurus) without any problems between them.
 

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