How Many Male Flasher Wrasses in 70g?

[nickkohrn]

I am searching for wrasses to add to my 70g display tank. I asked my wife to pick out a fish that she likes, and she came up with a Carpenter's Flasher Wrasse. I was thinking about choosing between a couple others, but I want my wife to become somewhat invested in my love for the hobby, so I'd like to pick up a Carpenter's Flasher Wrasse. I'd also like to get one or two more that I want.

The dimensions of my tank are roughly 36" long, 24" wide, and 24" tall. Is this enough room for a couple of males?

 

[leroy_jenkinz]

I am searching for wrasses to add to my 70g display tank. I asked my wife to pick out a fish that she likes, and she came up with a Carpenter's Flasher Wrasse. I was thinking about choosing between a couple others, but I want my wife to become somewhat invested in my love for the hobby, so I'd like to pick up a Carpenter's Flasher Wrasse. I'd also like to get one or two more that I want.

The dimensions of my tank are roughly 36" long, 24" wide, and 24" tall. Is this enough room for a couple of males?

Most other flashers, depending on exact species many of the flasher wrasse species work or small Halichoeres

 

[Jesterrace]

Generally even the smaller wrasses (outside of Possum or Pygmgy) prefer a 4 foot long tank, but I think a single Flasher could work in there. You definitely don't want to pair up males of similar species or they will kill each other. I would go with a Flasher and a small Halichoeres (provided you have a sand bed) such as the Yellow or Red Lined Wrasse.

 

[408Dartfish]

I have a single flasher in my 3ft tank I couldn’t imagine another flasher in there with him. He’s linespot flasher very active and curious but doesn’t always play nice

 

[eatbreakfast]

You could have 3-5 flashers or small fairies of different species.