wrasse compatibility

[piggybank2005]

aside from having a large tank and a mated pair, is there a way or is it possible to mix different speices of wrasse in one tank?

 

[StripesTheEel]

have any species in mind or is this as a whole? a very broad question, the only possible way as most introductions of two of the same species may be introducing at the same time..?

 

[piggybank2005]

yes i do have specific species in mind but also would like to know the general rules of thumb.

i am pondering the possibility of adding 1-4 of the following

Cirrhilabrus solorensis
Cirrhilabrus cyanopleura
Cirrhilabrus exquisitus
Cirrhilabrus lineatus
Cirrhilabrus laboutei
Cirrhilabrus rubrisquamis
Cirrhilabrus scottorum
Cirrhilabrus lyukyuensis
Paracheilinus carpenteri

 

[mjvincent]

My vote goes for the carpenter and you can add two at the same time of these species (preferably male and female).

 

[StripesTheEel]

a mated pair usually has no troubles being introduced..

i'd check out the exquisite wrasse..

but if your willing to throw a little money around.. harlequin tuskfish.. a beautiful wrasse.. he's an aussie fellow though so the $$ might be quite high in the U.S.

 

[MYTY1705]

around here you get them for about 45-50. Beautiful fish, well wrth the money!!!. They have one at the lfs right now that has about 1/4" teeth!!! OUCH!!

 

[schoeplein]

For as vicious-looking as the harlequin is, he's an awfully shy fellow!

 

[piggybank2005]

i have a reef tank.

harlequin tuskfish is not reef safe, is it?

 

[schoeplein]

i have a reef tank.

harlequin tuskfish is not reef safe, is it?

"Keep with caution in a reef aquarium, may eat smaller fish and shrimp."

 

[StripesTheEel]

i second that...its pretty much the same with most wrasses. approach with caution.. but you just gotta love the harlequin's electric blue teeth..!! a wicked fish.. i'd seriously have a look at one at ur local lfs if in stock!!