Mixing Wrasses

[chinchalice]

Hello,
I just set up a 65 gallon reef and moving everything over form a existing reef. I currently have a leopard wrasse and plan on moving it in. I am wondering if it would be okay to add a pair of flame wrasse.
Thanks

 

[albano]

Sure... Why not?

 

[chinchalice]

I am just checking because I don't want to drop the cash on the flame wrasse and have them get killed by my leopard

 

[albano]

There should be no problem, but I would suggest an acclimation box for the first day or 2 in the DT ...

 

[chinchalice]

i should mention I also have a purple tang that is about the size of a baseball. shouldn't be an issue tho.

 

[scuzy]

The wrasses will do fine.

 

[kes_reef]

Different classification of wrasses and they're typically not aggressive (especially leopards) so should be fine. I've got a flame wrasse with 4 different leopards (choati, potters, etc) without any issues. Introducing them together in new environment will also help diffuse territorial aggression.

 

[Am17]

To kind of add to this: How are corris wrasses with clams? I know mine enjoys snacking on crabs/snails every now and again, but I don't want to risk bringing home a nice maxima only to have him chow down.