need help with wrasse

[Thizz]

was wondering if i can keep a Halichoeres melanurus,Halichoeres cosmetes,and a Halichoeres chrysotaenia all in a 40 breeder.
thanks for the help.
Saltwater Aquarium Fish for Marine Aquariums: Vrolik's Wrasse, Halichoeres chrysotaenia
Saltwater Aquarium Fish for Marine Aquariums: Adorned Wrasse, Halichoeres cosmetus
Saltwater Aquarium Fish for Marine Aquariums: Hoeven's Wrasse

 

[specvjeff]

Tanks a little small. The Melanarus can get around 6-8" and be fairly territorial.

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[Thizz]

i will probably end up upgrading before they get to that size.

 

[Zack]

Need bigger tank... :cry:

 

[Thizz]

Need bigger tank... :cry:

you're telling me...i need a bigger tank for three fish that are 1-2" big and i stated i am upgrading.

 

[Zack]

you're telling me...i need a bigger tank for three fish that are 1-2" big and i stated i am upgrading.

Yep even at 1 inch... just messin!
But I think the melanarus needs bigger tank once gets a little bigger, not sure about the others. I usually just get on live aquaria and see what the suggested fish/ tank size ratio is.

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[Aquaph8]

i will probably end up upgrading before they get to that size.

That is one one of the most common phrases in this hobby. I would just get one for now and then add the other two after your upgrade.

 

[Thizz]

That is one one of the most common phrases in this hobby. I would just get one for now and then add the other two after your upgrade.

haha i feel you on that one,i hear it all the time as well.
the reason i want to get them 2-3 months before i upgrade is to have them completely on frozen/pellets as i heard 2 of the fish i listed are a little finicky with prepared foods.
they will then be moved to a 75 wrasse only tank!

 

[evolved]

H. chrysotaenia and H. melanurus are actually the same species; I wouldn't try to mix these two.

I'd only have one Halichoeres in a 40g tank, regardless of size.

If you really end up with a 75g, then a melanurus and an adorned should be fine together.