Melanurus wrasse with Red Velvet wrasse?

[Raoul5Duke]

I currently have a Melanurus wrasse in my 360 gall DT. I was thinking about getting 3 Red Velvet (1 male & 2 females) to add. Anyone think this will cause issues?

 

[evolved]

Not with the melanurus, no. But I forsee issue when one of the female red velvets transitions to male alongside the existing male...

 

[Raoul5Duke]

Thanks, so would you recommend only 1-2, or is there a larger number I can add such as with anthias?

 

[Raoul5Duke]

Or should I get several females & hope only 1 turns to a male?

 

[albano]

Or should I get several females & hope only 1 turns to a male?

IMO, Eventually all the females will turn male, and as they do, the oldest male will be 'eliminated'

 

[Raoul5Duke]

So a pair is the max?

 

[albano]

I would say so

 

[MIKE NY]

For me Melanurus have been hit or miss with aggression almost in the same category as six lines and mysteries so there will be never another one in my tank

 

[evolved]

I wouldn't even bother with a pair; just stick with a single.

 

[38bill]

My large Red Velvet is the lord of the tank but he doesnt bother any of the halichoeres wrasse. The other flasher and fairy wrasse are not so lucky.