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I would think it would be ok. But watch the aggression. I’m sure there will be some by the Solon wrasse initially. And later down the line aggression from the Melanarus. How big is your tank gallons wise? DT onlyHey everyone.
Am I able to add a melanarus wrasse(female) when I already house a red head solerensis wrasse? Tank is 2' x 3 ft.
Thanks.
50-60 gallons of waterI would think it would be ok. But watch the aggression. I’m sure there will be some by the Solon wrasse initially. And later down the line aggression from the Melanarus. How big is your tank gallons wise? DT only
Yea I think it would be fine for about a year. I saw this because the Melanarus will become a little too boisterous and big for your tank long term. For the mean time enjoy the two fish. I’m sure @i cant think can help you out as well as @SaltyT better than I can.50-60 gallons of water
Thank you. But if it will outgrow my tank I would rather try a different species. Don't think I will be upgrading in the near future.Yea I think it would be fine for about a year. I saw this because the Melanarus will become a little too boisterous and big for your tank long term. For the mean time enjoy the two fish. I’m sure @i cant think can help you out as well as @SaltyT better than I can.
You could try a leopard wrasse of sorts. I think he can be in there long term. You do need to watch the copepod population though so it doesn’t starve.Thank you. But if it will outgrow my tank I would rather try a different species. Don't think I will be upgrading in the near future.
Short term it will work but long term the Melanurus gets 5-6 inches.Hey everyone.
Am I able to add a melanarus wrasse(female) when I already house a red head solerensis wrasse? Tank is 2' x 3 ft.
Thanks.
Out of these 3 choices I’d recommend getting the Halichoeres leucoxanthus. They are the smallest of the three I think and a lot more peaceful. Also really prettyShort term it will work but long term the Melanurus gets 5-6 inches.
I would personally go for a smaller Halichoeres. Examples of smaller Halichoeres species include; Halichoeres biocellatus, Halichoeres timorensis, Halichoeres leucoxanthus. These guys should all max out around 4-4.5 inches and should fit in the tank long term.
Can we see some pictures of the tank? Make sure if you do go with any of the Halichoeres there are plenty of hiding spots and sand deep enough for them to sleep in.I had a female golden rhomboid wrasse and they got along fine... But rhomboid wrasse ended up passing away. Not sure why. I also have semi aggressive female lyretail anthias.
Can we see some pictures of the tank? Make sure if you do go with any of the Halichoeres there are plenty of hiding spots and sand deep enough for them to sleep in.
I love that scape! And trust me I’m very picky when it comes to rating. I love the shelf with the front island!
So I see you have a pair of clowns the lyretail Anthias the red head Solon wrasse and a flame hawk. Any more?
The sand bed seems low for a Halichoeres. They need enough depth to ”dig” and sleep in. Maybe add some more sand in there? Very gently so you don’t disturb anything.
No that is all right now.So I see you have a pair of clowns the lyretail Anthias the red head Solon wrasse and a flame hawk. Any more?
Oh ok you can disregard my next post then lolThank you! It actually has quite a few caves and hiding spots. I have added a small cave in the sand at the front also. The sand is deeper than it looks. Had a blue spot jawfish for 1.5 years and he had numerous tunnels dug. The rock work goes to the bottom glass.
You could add two more fishies if you like? Of course with the right temperament. Maybe you could get the Anthias company? That would lower the aggression.No that is all right now.