Candy hogfish VS Leopard wrasse(s)

[LobsterOfJustice]

Leopard wrasse experts... is a two spot candy hogfish likely to give one or more leopard wrasses trouble in a 180?

I have one established leopard (meleagris) in the tank, looking to add 2-3 more. Picked up a bipartitus, but also picked up a small candy hog at the same time. So far the candy hog is already being a bit of a jerk to the bipartitus in QT, but it’s only been a day.

I don’t want the candy hog to mess up my leopard plans, wether that means messing with the current established one that is doing well, or stopping me from adding more in the future. He’ll go in the frag tank if he’s going to be an issue.

 

[Jesterrace]

Hogfish can be a pain in general, but in a 180 gallon tank they might be okay. I would say though that your hogfish will be best in your frag tank.

 

[pcon]

I hear the hogs can be intollerent of other labrids like the lined wrasses. The family as a whole has an aggressive reputation. Where leopards are notoriously sensitive.

 

[mort]

I'd personally not add the hog fish to the display. Candy hogs can become very aggressive, especially to wrasse as mentioned above, and you will likely regret adding it in the future.