Flasher Wrasse Smack Down!

[Whiterabbitrage]

I have two male Flasher wrasses that have always gotten along. Yesterday I noticed the larger one chasing the smaller one a little more than usual. Today I woke up to find the bigger wrasse hiding under a rock. His fins are up, he's alert, comes out a bit to feed, but runs scared when he sees the little wrasse. I don't see any wounds or torn fins and the little wrasse does not pursue the big guy. But the little one has pumped his colors and is swimming around much more than usual.
Question is: will they work out the pecking order? It's a 120 gallon. The other inhabitants are a Blue Green Chromis, a Yellow Coris and a mated pair of Oscillaris. There is a baby (1 1/2") Blackcap Basslet due to come out of QT today.

 

[snorvich]

What species?

 

[Whiterabbitrage]

P. angulatus and P. flavianalis.

 

[evolved]

They might work it out in a few days. Be observant, but I would let it ride so long as there was no damage occurring.

If the situation hasn't changed in 7-10 days, then it's probably time to remove one.

 

[Whiterabbitrage]

I thought Flashers and Fairies got along as long as they were different species? I've seen people with Wrasse tanks before. What did I do wrong?

 

[evolved]

Did you use an acclimation box when adding another?

 

[Dayson]

Did you add them at the same time? Some fish are just A holes... I have 5 wrasses in the tank with no problems, but I had to remove a Naoko because he was a bully.