Another Wrasse mixing question

[Michael A Kurolvech]

First of all let me say I've read wrasse posts till my eye's bled and I'm still uncertain so to the experts I come.

I currently have a Mystery Wrasse (Pseudocheilinus ocellatus) and a Six Line Wrasse (Pseudocheilinus hexataenia). Yesterday at one of my LFS's I saw a spectacular Cirrhilabrus rubeus. So the question is yes or no?

 

[OrionN]

Neither of the two wrasse you have now will play nice with a new wrasse, even with a large tank.
If I am you I would get rid of the two resident wrasse before adding fairy of flasher. How big is your tank?

 

[Bapeluso]

@evolved

 

[evolved]

Yikes! Those two won't play nice together, let alone with any other wrasses.

If I am you I would get rid of the two resident wrasse before adding fairy of flasher.

Agree; a necessity IMO.

 

[Michael A Kurolvech]

Neither of the two wrasse you have now will play nice with a new wrasse, even with a large tank.
If I am you I would get rid of the two resident wrasse before adding fairy of flasher. How big is your tank?

It's a 90 gallon mixed reef. I'm not trying to evict anyone just auditioning new residents. Thanks for the advise, I'm not looking to upset a relatively peaceful community

 

[Michael A Kurolvech]

Yikes! Those two won't play nice together, let alone with any other wrasses.

Agree; a necessity IMO.

Yikes! YOUR RESPONSE LOL. They were introduced at the same time and if I've been lucky then I'll knock on wood.

Let me ask you, Can the Pseudocheilinus family cohabitate peacefully with ANY other wrasses? Is it just the Fairy's? I've seen Online fish stores that include in their description of the Mystery wrasse that it gets along with all other wrasses. I also recall reading something here that conflicted, something about the Pseudocheilinus being different in some way. Anyway appreciate your input. No new fish for me.

 

[RimlessReef]

My wrasse went right into sand bed When i added seems like i didnt see him for 3 days or so

 

[evolved]

Let me ask you, Can the Pseudocheilinus family cohabitate peacefully with ANY other wrasses?

No, unfortunately.
More here:
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/all-about-reef-safe-wrasses-in-aquaria.259894/

 

[Michael A Kurolvech]

No, unfortunately.
More here:
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/all-about-reef-safe-wrasses-in-aquaria.259894/

Great write up on wrasses, thanks.

 

[Bob Weigant]

My Mystery wrasse did not tolerate any new wrasse I would try to introduce

 

[Jesterrace]

First of all let me say I've read wrasse posts till my eye's bled and I'm still uncertain so to the experts I come.

I currently have a Mystery Wrasse (Pseudocheilinus ocellatus) and a Six Line Wrasse (Pseudocheilinus hexataenia). Yesterday at one of my LFS's I saw a spectacular Cirrhilabrus rubeus. So the question is yes or no?

Definitely not. Two aggressive wrasses that are known not to play nice with others coupled with a more peaceful wrasse would generally not end well. I will be surprised if the Mystery and 6 line co-exist long term.

 

[Michael A Kurolvech]

My Mystery wrasse did not tolerate any new wrasse I would try to introduce

Thanks. How many did you try?

 

[Michael A Kurolvech]

Definitely not. Two aggressive wrasses that are known not to play nice with others coupled with a more peaceful wrasse would generally not end well. I will be surprised if the Mystery and 6 line co-exist long term.

Thanks, I'm keeping my eye on them but thankfully no issues yet.

 

[saltyhog]

How long have you had the two?

 

[Michael A Kurolvech]

How long have you had the two?

About two months, I waited forever till my LFS got the Mystery in for me and I bought the smallest 6 line at the same time

 

[Bob Weigant]

Thanks. How many did you try?

4

 

[Michael A Kurolvech]

Ouch