blackfin fairy wrasse and flame wrasse
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ViktorVaughn
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Haven't owned a blackfin but they appear to be similar in temperament to scotts fairy wrasses which can be quite the terrors toward other wrasses from everything I've read. Maybe evolved will chime in, he seems to be the resident wrasse whisperer.
Edit: just saw your tank is a 7 footer, might be a different scenario.
Edit: just saw your tank is a 7 footer, might be a different scenario.
eatbreakfast
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They are very similar in temperament to scotts, they can be bossy to other wrasses, but if the flame is in there first it should help lessen aggression. As also stated having plenty of swimming and hiding spaces should help matters.
Thanks for the input.
I went to my LFS to get some more LRS as I was out and they had an awesome pair of Bellus Angels for what I would consider pretty cheap. So, naturally I couldn't pass them up. I already have a female Bellus and a female Japanese Masked Swallowtail and have really wanted to try a trio of Bellus Angels for a while now. Going to have to hold off on the Blackfin for now, but I think it is next in line.
I went to my LFS to get some more LRS as I was out and they had an awesome pair of Bellus Angels for what I would consider pretty cheap. So, naturally I couldn't pass them up. I already have a female Bellus and a female Japanese Masked Swallowtail and have really wanted to try a trio of Bellus Angels for a while now. Going to have to hold off on the Blackfin for now, but I think it is next in line.
MrCaveman
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I have a blackfin that I got a about a month ago. So far mine's hasnt been aggressive except a little fin flaring and following of the small dispar anthias. My full grown yellow coris is about the same size as the black fin but the coris so far is the dominant fish. Mine loves to to eat and is very active almost like a reef safe thalassoma. Pretty cool fish that I think will get some pretty awsome colors when it hits full adulthood.
evolved
Wrasse Nut
Agree.
The tank should be plenty large enough for this to work fine. It's worth noting though, that Scott's are notorious for fading out to darker/dull coloration in captivity. The black fins make likely have the same issue.
No such thing! :twitch:
I had both together. My flames were there long b4 the blackfin. My blackfin keeps to herself most of time, but that is bcuz I have a Rosefascia that is king of the wrasses and he keeps everybody at bay. Never picks on anyone in particular, but he displays all the time to let everyone know who's boss.
