Multiple Exquisite Wrasses

[Mike S]

I probably know the answer to this but I'd figured I'd try to get confirmation that two exquisite wrasses won't coexist in my 315. Thus summer I lost a vanuata. It had taken so long to locate one I picked up a African varient in December and just introduced it to my display a few days ago. Sure enough a buddy came across a vanuata today and picked it up for me. Its going to be in qt for a while, but is it time to catch they African? I'm guessing that its unlikely that the two would coexist. The vanuata is larger.

 

[eatbreakfast]

Though it may not work out, there is a possibility that it could. If you use a social acclimation you would be able to see if there is any overabundance of aggression. Also, if there are other fairy wrasses it could disperse aggression.

 

[snorvich]

Though it may not work out, there is a possibility that it could. If you use a social acclimation you would be able to see if there is any overabundance of aggression. Also, if there are other fairy wrasses it could disperse aggression.

I agree. The more dispersion the better.

 

[Mike S]

Thanks I have a few other fairies and flashers and will be introducing an 8 line flasher and a solar at the same time. I'll see how things go with it in the acclimation box and be ready with the trap. Maybe this will help to maintain their colors.

 

[d-man]

Acclimation box and may work as stated about diversion of aggression

 

[Mike S]

Just wanted to pass along a quick update in case someone else wants to try this. I introduced the second exquisite about two months ago using and acclimation box. There initially was some chasing but things settled down after about a week. Both are out and about and doing fine with just an occasional squabble.

 

[d-man]

Cool. Good to hear.
How long was he in the box for?

 

[Mike S]

Had him in there for just over a day before he let himself out.