wrasse compatibility

[jguerin88]

i have an 80 gallon reef tank currently with a few wrasses and looking to add a couple more .
i have a melranus(hoevens) wrasse , a lubbocks wrasse , and a 6line wrasse currently . i was looking to add one or 2 more into the mix . any suggestions ?

 

[saltyhog]

I would strongly recommend rehoming the 6 line. Long term it's very unlikely to tolerate other wrasses in the tank.

Otherwise you could easily add 2 or 3 more fairy wrasses or flasher wrasses...or a mixture of both. It all depends on what appeals to your eye. There is a great sticky above on compatibility with fairy wrasses. With flashers, almost any mix will be ok....except an 8 line flasher would best be added last when mixed with other flashers.

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/c...feriority-need-not-apply-1st-revision.322326/

 

[jguerin88]

I would strongly recommend rehoming the 6 line. Long term it's very unlikely to tolerate other wrasses in the tank.

Otherwise you could easily add 2 or 3 more fairy wrasses or flasher wrasses...or a mixture of both. It all depends on what appeals to your eye. There is a great sticky above on compatibility with fairy wrasses. With flashers, almost any mix will be ok....except an 8 line flasher would best be added last when mixed with other flashers.

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/c...feriority-need-not-apply-1st-revision.322326/

thanks for the info , i’ve never had any issues with my 6 line and is a model citizen for the last few years

 

[RobB'z Reef]

There's a few worthwhile articles here on wrasses that I thought were a good read.

https://www.reef2reef.com/ams/pairing-wrasses-thats-not-how-any-of-this-works.3/
https://www.reef2reef.com/ams/all-about-reef-safe-wrasses-in-aquaria.28/