Wrasse question.

JuanGutz · May 8, 2013

I have a RSM that's 34g lots of rock work and places to hide and I was wondering if I could keep a yellow and green corris wrasse in the same tank without any fighting? Any experts want to say something? I would appreciate it :)
Thanks in advance, Juan

redfishbluefish · May 8, 2013

Wrasses don't need the rock, they need a couple inches of sand. Both these guys bury themselves in sand every night. In addition, they get big. A 34 gallon is not big enough for one of these guys, let alone two. If you had a large tank, your chances of putting in two wrasse is much better. But two in tight quarters.....not recommended.

evolved · May 8, 2013

redfishbluefish said:
Wrasses don't need the rock, they need a couple inches of sand. Both these guys bury themselves in sand every night. In addition, they get big. A 34 gallon is not big enough for one of these guys, let alone two. If you had a large tank, your chances of putting in two wrasse is much better. But two in tight quarters.....not recommended.

Precisely. Ultimately, a 34g is NOT big enough for Halichoeres.

You're pretty much limited to a possum wrasses in that size of a tank (as far as wrasses go).

JuanGutz · May 8, 2013

Okay well they come in around an 1 1/2in could I possibly get one and relocate it in a year or so when it gets to big? I have a deep sand bed around 4in so that's not a problem.

JuanGutz · May 8, 2013

And just so I understand for future references, when I get a larger tank I will be able to put them in the same tank correct? And what size tank will I need?