Looking to add a Wrasse

[cubbyman60]

Would like to ask your help in adding a new wrasse.

Current inhabitants include yellow and purple wrasse (Halichoeres leucoxanthu), blue tang, royal gramma, neon dotty back (only fish that has shown aggression, obviously), two blue chromis, two clownfish, pink spotted goby, flame hawk, and long nose hawk. The tank is a 125 gallon (6 feet).

I have had my eye on either a Hoeven's wrasse, Frolic's wrasse, or yellow wrasse (Halichoeres chrysus, i.e. canary or yellow coris).

My desires/questions:
1) Which of these, or other,s will get along with the current wrasse?
2) Ideally, I want to add a fish that in "beneficial" by eating undesirable pests that may be in tank (zoa eating nudis, pyr. snails, etc).
3) Has anyone had success with multiple Halichoeres species and them being compatible?
4) Is there a "limit" on how many wrasses people keep in a tank?
5) Definitely prefer peaceful fish.

Thanks for your help. I want to make an informed purchase.

 

[Rybren]

I have 3 Halichoeres (yellow, Dusky, Red-lined) in my 120G along with 6 other wrasses and a bunch of other fish. The Halichoeres all get along fine and totally ignore one another. The Dusky occasionally will take a run at the Fairies and Flashers, but it's just chasing and no contact is ever made.

I don't know how well a chrysus will get along with the leucoxanthu, as they are so similar.

I've never heard of a Frolic's wrasse and can't find a single reference to that name. Are you perhaps referring to the Vrolik's Wrasse, (Halichoeres chrysotaenia)? If so, then all the people that I know of who have one say that they are a great, mellow fish. It is very similar in appearance to the Hoeven's, but I believe that it is calmer.

I really like the red-lined, H. biocellatus. It is a beautiful and easy-going fish.

 

[A sea K]

1) Most Halichoeres wrasses will get along with one another but I would avoid the H.chrysus as the color is too similar to your current wrasse and could be possible trouble.
2) I would say the H. chrysus is most notable for pest control but as mentioned probably not a good idea. H.biocellatus or Red Lined wrasse may be another good option but not on your list. Another thing to keep in mind, it is my understanding that pest control trait in Halichoeres wrasses fade somewhat as they get larger.
3) Yes, H chrysus, H iridis, and H biocellatus, never any issues with the three together in a 210 DT.
4) Yes, just as there is a limit as to how many fish you can keep.
5) IMO the H. chrysus and H. biocellatus are among the most peaceful of Halichoeres wrasses.

 

[cubbyman60]

Thanks for the responses. Very informative. I appreciate it.

 

[Sk8r]

THat's Vrolik's Wrasse. It grows to 5 inches, and I'm not sure it's invert-safe, but it will attack the snails and such.

 

[cubbyman60]

Yea...Autocorrect got the best of me.

I do have snails and such but no shrimp, etc.