Halichoeres Wrasse and Sea Cucumber Compatibility

[JakeK]

I've researched this question to no avail.

I've a richmond's wrasse and have been thinking of adding a small tiger-tail cucumber to the tank. My richmond will gladly munch on bristle worms that make an above-the-sand appearance. I know the tiger-tail and the bristle worm size difference is significant, but is there any worry that the richmond may decide to chow down on the cucumber? I guess anything is possible, but what's the likelihood? Bad idea to add the cucumber?

 

[eatbreakfast]

I wouldn't be worried about a richmond and a tiger tail cuke. Any of the smaller Halichoeres species would be fine, any of rhe larger species when full grown may be an issue.

 

[evolved]

I wouldn't worry about it either. Things that move nearly as slow as a rock don't move fast enough to be "interesting" for a Halichoeres. :)

I know those who have had them together, and I've never heard of any issues.

 

[JakeK]

Eatbreakfast and Evolved, thank you both. It's weird questions like this that pop into my head in the wee hours of the morning that always seem to trip me up.