McCosker's Flasher Wrasse question

  • Thread starter Thread starter Beach Bum
  • Start date Start date
  • Tagged users Tagged users None

Beach Bum

Beach Bum
View Badges
Joined
May 8, 2008
Messages
721
Reaction score
37
Location
Sunny Isles Beach FL
Rating - 0%
0   0   0
Question is it possible to keep 2 or 3 male McCosker's Flasher Wrasse in a 90 gal tank together .
Or will they try and kill each other
Thanks
Jason
 
DThe McCosker's Flasher Wrasse requires a 55 gallon aquarium (or larger) with a tight-fitting lid since it is a jumper. Often found along reef slopes and rubble zones, the McCosker's Flasher Wrasse will often swim near the bottom and tends to form small groups where a male swims back and forth between groups of females. The colors of an adult male intensifies during courtship and he may flare or "flash" his fins to attract females. We recommend only one male per aquarium display. DRS.FOSTER SMITH
 
IME keeping multiple male flashers is the way to go. Their color intensifies and they display throughout the day. I would go for 3 or more, as they set up a hierarchy. If you only got 2 one would chase the other. Multiple specimens keeps the dominant male busy displaying his dominance.

If you look through the threads about flashers you will find a lot of people keeping multiple males whether same species or different. I currently have a mckoskers, a lineopunctatus, and 2 flavianalis in the same tank and they are fine.
 

TOP 10 Trending Threads

WHICH AREA OF REEFKEEPING MOST NEEDS A GENUINE BREAKTHROUGH?

  • Lighting

    Votes: 1 4.8%
  • Pumps and water flow

    Votes: 1 4.8%
  • Water testing and monitoring

    Votes: 7 33.3%
  • Controllers, apps, and device compatibility

    Votes: 4 19.0%
  • Filtration and nutrient export

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • Automatic feeding

    Votes: 3 14.3%
  • Leak prevention and tank safety

    Votes: 2 9.5%
  • Equipment reliability and repairability

    Votes: 2 9.5%
  • Other (leave a comment in the thread)

    Votes: 1 4.8%
Back
Top
Home
Post thread…
Market
What's new