Christmas Wrasse positive ID

[NexDog]

Are these both the Christmas Wrasse? It's just that the first one is marked up as something different. And if so, will this work as a pair?

 

[NexDog]

Also:

And anyone ever tried a trio?

 

[NexDog]

Okay, that last one is the Rainbow Wrasse (Thalassoma quinquevittatum).

 

[SDguy]

I'm personally not a fan of Thalassoma species in reefs, but YMMV. I wouldn't put it with those two halichoeres? specimens, though....

 

[Luiz Rocha]

Of the three photos only the first one is a Christmas Wrasse (Halichoeres claudia). The second one is probably Halichoeres cosmetus and the third is Thalassoma quinquevittatum as already said...

 

[NexDog]

Ah yea, now I recognise the Japanified name (Adorunet). Cheers Luiz.

 

[NexDog]

Can Halichoeres or Thalassoma be trio'd or does it depend on the particular species? I'm sure you've seen these guys naturally on the reefs, Luiz.