Wrasse Compatibility question

[mcdrichj]

I have a 75 gallon reef. I currently have a Lineatus wrasse currently. Im wondering if i can add a pintail fairy wrasse. I looked at the charts and it look fine but I just like to check to make sure.

Thanks

 

[blaxsun]

@i cant think might have some suggestions.

 

[sc50964]

I have a 75 gallon reef. I currently have a Lineatus wrasse currently. Im wondering if i can add a pintail fairy wrasse. I looked at the charts and it look fine but I just like to check to make sure.

Thanks

The chart from thewrasseguy?

 

[Bob Weigant]

I had both at the same time with no issues. But I have had bad luck keeping a pintail for a long time

 

[Tcook]

Though the lineatus is not one of the “aggressive” wrasses, mine used to chase my pintail around. If i was going to consider either of these in the future again I would choose the pintail. Prettier wrasse imo.

 

[i cant think]

I have a 75 gallon reef. I currently have a Lineatus wrasse currently. Im wondering if i can add a pintail fairy wrasse. I looked at the charts and it look fine but I just like to check to make sure.

Thanks

Lineatus are a more peaceful Cirrhilabrus however they will absolutely bully a shier Cirrhilabrus such as an Isosceles. The Pintail is one species that really should be added first in the wrasse selection as they tend to die in too active tanks and just don’t thrive if they’ve been added last. Adding them first allows a more active tank to work as the isosceles will have a better territory to fight for.

 

[mcdrichj]

Lineatus are a more peaceful Cirrhilabrus however they will absolutely bully a shier Cirrhilabrus such as an Isosceles. The Pintail is one species that really should be added first in the wrasse selection as they tend to die in too active tanks and just don’t thrive if they’ve been added last. Adding them first allows a more active tank to work as the isosceles will have a better territory to fight for.

Since the Lineatus is already in the tank is there any other recommendations for a wrasse to add?

Thanks

 

[Crabby48]

Lineatus most are bit of jerks and a pintail is very laid back. Being lineatus is established in the tank I don’t think your chances are good. How big tank? 6’ may help but doubtful. Best to add multiple wrasse at same time to spread aggression.
If you try be prepared to have to remove a wrasse