Cirrhilabrus rubrimarginatus - opinions?

[Deinonych]

I'm considering a C. rubrimarginatus as my next (and final) acquisition. Was originally considering a C. rhomboidalis or C. lineatus, but am not sure I want to shell out that kind of cash, especially since I would likely purchase the fish from DD. That said, how peaceful is C. rubrimarginatus? I've read some anecdotes that they can be somewhat aggressive, but not sure what that means in terms of the fish I currently have. Below are the current inhabitants. With the exception of the Kole and the Exquisite, all have been in the DT for more than a year. Current wrasse hierarchy has the Blue Flasher at the top, then the Exquisite, then the McCosker's.

Spawning pair of A. ocellaris
N. magnifica
G. loreto
E. stigmatura
P. cyaneus
P. mccoskeri
C. cyaneus (chromis)
S. unimaculatus
C. strigosus
C. exquisitus

Thoughts?

 

[evolved]

Almost always pretty peaceful. I only have one indirect instance where one was aggressive.

I see no issue.

 

[Deinonych]

Almost always pretty peaceful. I only have one indirect instance where one was aggressive.

I see no issue.

Perfect. Thank you sir!

 

[hogfanreefer]

I've had mine for two years. Very under appreciated fish, a terminal male is beautiful. Mine has never been a problem save with my Lineatus. The Lineatus had been the dominate wrasse in the tank but was injured by my watanabei angel. The Pink Margin took advantage of the situation and unfortunately the Lineatus died before I could get him out and in to a hospital tank. My fault as if I had stuck to Evolved's treatise on wrasse this would have been fairly predictable.

Other than that one instance he has bothered no one including several other Cirrhilabrus, and Paracheilinus wrasses and a single Potter's wrasse. He's 5 1/2" and could easily assert himself if he wanted to.

 

[evolved]

^ Right, if the species is to squabble with any other, lineatus is a good instigator.

They're just very close in relation.

 

[Deinonych]

I've had mine for two years. Very under appreciated fish, a terminal male is beautiful. Mine has never been a problem save with my Lineatus. The Lineatus had been the dominate wrasse in the tank but was injured by my watanabei angel. The Pink Margin took advantage of the situation and unfortunately the Lineatus died before I could get him out and in to a hospital tank. My fault as if I had stuck to Evolved's treatise on wrasse this would have been fairly predictable.

Other than that one instance he has bothered no one including several other Cirrhilabrus, and Paracheilinus wrasses and a single Potter's wrasse. He's 5 1/2" and could easily assert himself if he wanted to.

Great feedback, thanks! Looks like you and I have very similar setups, too (although my tank is a bit smaller).

 

[Duke4life]

Did you ever get 1? If so any pics?

 

[Deinonych]

Did you ever get 1? If so any pics?

Not yet. Probably won't be for a couple more months. I need to replace my Blue Flasher first - my previous one played chicken with a powerhead and lost.