Wrasse Compatibility Question

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Right now I have a McCosker Flasher Wrasse. I'm in the process of upgrading tanks to a 93 gallon, albeit very slowly. I'd like to get a Fairy Wrasse when I am ready to add additional fish. Big question I have is compatibility. The Fairies I like include:
- Exquisite Wrasse
- Flame Wrasse
- Red Velvet Wrasse
Would any of those wrasse be compatible with a McCosker? If not, are there others I should consider? To complicate it further, I also have a Helfrichi Firefish and so any additional wrasse would need to be compatible with that fish too.

thanks for the help.
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All those should be fine since the mcC is there first. They say red velvets can be aggressive to new comers, I haven't yet had one.
 

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The red velvet is the only one I would be concerned about, and even he may be fine. Just use a social acclimation box for introduction.
 
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I have a mccoskers and flame together. Flame is the boss of the two
 

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I've had all except the flame in the same tank and they got along with no aggression. The mccoskers was even added last but with an acclimation box.
 

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Should be fine if added more than one at a time, IMO
 
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Thanks everyone for all the info. Red Velvet is off the list. Now the question is whether I just go with an Exquisite or Exquisite + Flame. Decisions, decisions.
 

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