More then one wrasse?

[chris912]

I have a 75 gallon reef I currently only have 2 fish in it; one clown and one six line wrasse. I would like to add a Christmas or mystery wrasse to the tank but was not sure if mixing them would cause a problem. I read that the Christmas wrasse can be stressed easily. If any one could help me thanks a lot.

 

[JRoweNole]

I think you need to be very careful adding another wrasse or similar shaped fish to your tank if your six line wrasse is already established. I had a six line wrasse for many years that was one of my first fish in a 92 gallon corner tank. It got along fine with my other fish, but it always killed fish I tried to add like jawfish, etc.

 

[evolved]

^ Yes, typically wrasses of the Psuedocheilinus genus do not tolerate other wrasses. The odds are against you I'm afraid.

 

[chris912]

Ok thank you for the help. I will not try to mix them

 

[snorvich]

^ Yes, typically wrasses of the Psuedocheilinus genus do not tolerate other wrasses. The odds are against you I'm afraid.

I agree. There is an exception but it is not a six line wrasse which can be a PITA.