Help with Wrasse options

[Coolcasino]

I have a 8 month old mixed 125g. Currently I have 2 fire fish. I would like to start to add some new fish. I will be getting a trio of Lyretail Anthias and a couple of tangs. I would also like to add some Wrasses. I was looking at the Cirrhilabrus Complexes chart but im having trouble understanding it.

Now can I have multiple fairy wrasses and flasher wrasses? Any particular order they should be added? Ok to have multiple males and females?

Im thinking of some of these wrasses to add:

Pink Margin Fairy Wrasse
Ruby Head Fairy Wrasse
Lubbock's Fairy Wrasse
Labout's Fairy Wrasse
Redfin Wrasse
Yellowfin Flasher Wrasse
Splendid Pintail Fairy Wrasse
McCosker's Flasher Wrasse
Katherine's Fairy Wrasse
Lineatus Fairy Wrasse
Whip Fin Fairy Wrasse
Orange-Back Fairy Wrasse
Yellow-Flanked Fairy Wrasse
Naoko's Fairy Wrasse
Red Velvet Fairy Wrasse
Filamented Flasher Wrasse
Linespot Flasher Wrasse
Leopard Wrasse

Now im sure all theses wrasses cant go in together but is there a way to select the ones that can and in what order and if they can be multiples as in male and female?

 

[Arlen nemeth]

I have a 8 month old mixed 125g. Currently I have 2 fire fish. I would like to start to add some new fish. I will be getting a trio of Lyretail Anthias and a couple of tangs. I would also like to add some Wrasses. I was looking at the Cirrhilabrus Complexes chart but im having trouble understanding it.

Now can I have multiple fairy wrasses and flasher wrasses? Any particular order they should be added? Ok to have multiple males and females?

Im thinking of some of these wrasses to add:

Pink Margin Fairy Wrasse
Ruby Head Fairy Wrasse
Lubbock's Fairy Wrasse
Labout's Fairy Wrasse
Redfin Wrasse
Yellowfin Flasher Wrasse
Splendid Pintail Fairy Wrasse
McCosker's Flasher Wrasse
Katherine's Fairy Wrasse
Lineatus Fairy Wrasse
Whip Fin Fairy Wrasse
Orange-Back Fairy Wrasse
Yellow-Flanked Fairy Wrasse
Naoko's Fairy Wrasse
Red Velvet Fairy Wrasse
Filamented Flasher Wrasse
Linespot Flasher Wrasse
Leopard Wrasse

Now im sure all theses wrasses cant go in together but is there a way to select the ones that can and in what order and if they can be multiples as in male and female?

Im not the mpst experience but the main thing ik is that males dont do wellt together so if u can only get 1 or 2 males the rest females ask @evolved

 

[Arlen nemeth]

Im not the mpst experience but the main thing ik is that males dont do wellt together so if u can only get 1 or 2 males the rest females ask @evolved

@evolved

 

[Coolcasino]

So its a safe bet to just get 1 of each (fairy and flasher) and they will eventually turn into a male? Im guessing that mixing diffrent flashers like a Yellowfin Flasher Wrasse and a Filamented Flasher Wrasse is out of the questions as they are both flashers? Same goes for the fairies. I cant mix a Katherine's Fairy Wrasse with a Whip Fin Fairy Wrasse because they are both fairies? Or is it just that I cant add 2 of the same fairy/flasher but can mix fairies/ flashers?

 

[Arlen nemeth]

So its a safe bet to just get 1 of each (fairy and flasher) and they will eventually turn into a male? Im guessing that mixing diffrent flashers like a Yellowfin Flasher Wrasse and a Filamented Flasher Wrasse is out of the questions as they are both flashers? Same goes for the fairies. I cant mix a Katherine's Fairy Wrasse with a Whip Fin Fairy Wrasse because they are both fairies? Or is it just that I cant add 2 of the same fairy/flasher but can mix fairies/ flashers?

I think its safer to get 1 of ech different species becuse if they do turn all male they wont fight as might considering there not the same species

 

[Coolcasino]

That makes sence. Guess now all that is left is to see which ones can live together and what order to place them in.

 

[CindyKz]

You will find these articles/threads very helpful. You will find most of your answers in them

All About Reef Safe Wrasses in Aquaria

Introduction My name is Hunter and I am a wrasse addict. Admitting such is the first step to buying another wrasse, I think. Wrasses are not only my passion, but my niche in this hobby since 2010. My tank is full of them, and unfortunately “regular” species are no longer exciting enough for...

www.reef2reef.com

Cirrhilabrus Complexes: Inferiority Need Not Apply (1st Revision)

Cirrhilabrus, the “Fairy Wrasses”, are one of the most elegant, active, and colorful reef fish. Their appeal in a reef tank is common to many, but not all have a well-rounded understanding of the compatibility amongst them. Enter the notion of “complexes”: groupings of very closely related...

www.reef2reef.com

 

[KingTideCorals]

As mentioned above those threads honestly will send you already in the right direction!

Good luck with your choice!

I myself home a fun different kind of wrasse...

Hawaiian Cleaner Wrasse

Hello Reefers! Reaching out because I myself just picked up a Hawaiian Cleaner Wrasse at my LFS for 60bucks?!? Saw it swimming in a tank with with a single other cleaner wrasse and I just felt that I needed to take it home. I have done some research about them previously, but here is what we...

www.reef2reef.com

 

[Coolcasino]

You will find these articles/threads very helpful. You will find most of your answers in them

All About Reef Safe Wrasses in Aquaria

Introduction My name is Hunter and I am a wrasse addict. Admitting such is the first step to buying another wrasse, I think. Wrasses are not only my passion, but my niche in this hobby since 2010. My tank is full of them, and unfortunately “regular” species are no longer exciting enough for...

www.reef2reef.com

Cirrhilabrus Complexes: Inferiority Need Not Apply (1st Revision)

Cirrhilabrus, the “Fairy Wrasses”, are one of the most elegant, active, and colorful reef fish. Their appeal in a reef tank is common to many, but not all have a well-rounded understanding of the compatibility amongst them. Enter the notion of “complexes”: groupings of very closely related...

www.reef2reef.com

Thanks you! I had read those articles and helped to shrink my choices.

 

[Coolcasino]

As mentioned above those threads honestly will send you already in the right direction!

Good luck with your choice!

I myself home a fun different kind of wrasse...

Hawaiian Cleaner Wrasse

Hello Reefers! Reaching out because I myself just picked up a Hawaiian Cleaner Wrasse at my LFS for 60bucks?!? Saw it swimming in a tank with with a single other cleaner wrasse and I just felt that I needed to take it home. I have done some research about them previously, but here is what we...

www.reef2reef.com

Yup! Those articles are awesome. Your new fish looks like he is enjoying life in his new home. The best of luck to you both!

 

[Coolcasino]

Ok. So after a fellow reefer explaining the Cirrhilabrus Complexes Chart I now have a better understanding and it makes a world of a difference... I think!

So if I guide myself with the chart, this is what I came up with.

In order of adding to the tank...

Pink Streaked Wrasse
Lubbock's Fairy Wrasse
Pink Margin Fairy Wrasse
Katherine's Fairy Wrasse
Splendid Pintail Fairy Wrasse
Naoko's Fairy Wrasse
Yellow-Flanked Fairy Wrasse
Red Velvet Fairy Wrasse

Ofcourse this isnt an official list as im not sure if this is a compatible list. Thats where I need your help! Also would like a flasher but I dont think theres any on that chart so I couldnt include them.

 

[Arlen nemeth]

That makes sence. Guess now all that is left is to see which ones can live together and what order to place them in.

Yea im making a wrasse tNk soon let u know how it works out evolved helped me alot

 

[Coolcasino]

That should be a great tank! I know Evolved must be really busy helping fellow reefers and hopefully he makes an appearance here and helps me out a bit also.

 

[evolved]

Ok. So after a fellow reefer explaining the Cirrhilabrus Complexes Chart I now have a better understanding and it makes a world of a difference... I think!

Based on the first list versus this new list, yes.

Pink Streaked Wrasse
Lubbock's Fairy Wrasse
Pink Margin Fairy Wrasse
Katherine's Fairy Wrasse
Splendid Pintail Fairy Wrasse
Naoko's Fairy Wrasse
Yellow-Flanked Fairy Wrasse
Red Velvet Fairy Wrasse

The only risky choices here are mostly naoko and a bit with the red velvet. It will depend on the attitudes of those you end up with, but either could be a real problem.

Also would like a flasher but I dont think theres any on that chart so I couldnt include them.

The chart is only for Cirrhilabrus - Paracheilinus (flashers - different genus) are not included.
But the two genera do mix fine together.

 

[Coolcasino]

Thank you very much for your expertise @evolved So no Red Velvet or Naoko as I want to keep it as peaceful as possible. I will exchange those for flasher wrasses and maybe 1 of the Leopards. So do the same rules apply to the flasher wrasses? I can add 2 or 3 of different flashers like 1 McCosker's Flasher Wrasse and 1 Carpenter's Flasher Wrasse?

 

[evolved]

Thank you very much for your expertise @evolved So no Red Velvet or Naoko as I want to keep it as peaceful as possible. I will exchange those for flasher wrasses and maybe 1 of the Leopards. So do the same rules apply to the flasher wrasses? I can add 2 or 3 of different flashers like 1 McCosker's Flasher Wrasse and 1 Carpenter's Flasher Wrasse?

Yes, various species of Paracheilinus will mix okay together.

 

[Coolcasino]

Thank you again!

 

[salmonte2]

I have a 8 month old mixed 125g. Currently I have 2 fire fish. I would like to start to add some new fish. I will be getting a trio of Lyretail Anthias and a couple of tangs. I would also like to add some Wrasses. I was looking at the Cirrhilabrus Complexes chart but im having trouble understanding it.

Now can I have multiple fairy wrasses and flasher wrasses? Any particular order they should be added? Ok to have multiple males and females?

Im thinking of some of these wrasses to add:

Pink Margin Fairy Wrasse
Ruby Head Fairy Wrasse
Lubbock's Fairy Wrasse
Labout's Fairy Wrasse
Redfin Wrasse
Yellowfin Flasher Wrasse
Splendid Pintail Fairy Wrasse
McCosker's Flasher Wrasse
Katherine's Fairy Wrasse
Lineatus Fairy Wrasse
Whip Fin Fairy Wrasse
Orange-Back Fairy Wrasse
Yellow-Flanked Fairy Wrasse
Naoko's Fairy Wrasse
Red Velvet Fairy Wrasse
Filamented Flasher Wrasse
Linespot Flasher Wrasse
Leopard Wrasse

Now im sure all theses wrasses cant go in together but is there a way to select the ones that can and in what order and if they can be multiples as in male and female?

Naoko’s fairy wrasse is my favorite one, I can’t have a fish tank without it