Orange Back Fairy Wrasse/Rhomboid? and Lineatus Wrasse

[gsiegel]

Hey all. I currently have the following wrasses amongst other fish in my 280g tank:
-Cirrhilabrus solorensis
-Cirrhilabrus lubbocki
-Cirrhilabrus jordani
-Paracheilinus cyaneus
-pintail wrasse

I just ordered the Lineatus from DD. I am wondering if I am better off adding another wrasse along with the Lineatus (yes using an acclimation box - I have a makeshift critter carrier I have used) to divert some attention and any aggression?

I have considered an orange back and also a golden rhomboidalis. The rhomboid is available at LA and is a subadult. The coloring in the photo from LA is incredible but I know the subadult is not that vibrant - do they become as such though? The ones I have seen are very muted in color and I do not see the price justification.

So...thoughts on whether to add a 2nd wrasse with the lineatus and if so which? Other suggestions aside from the orange back or rhomboid?
How about a six-line (ok just seeing if you are still reading...:lol2

Thanks

 

[eatbreakfast]

Adding the linneatus on its own should be fine as it will take care of itself with the mix you currently have. That being said, I always feel a little more comfortable adding more than I fish at a time to diffuse any initial aggression.

As far as rhomboid male coloring, in their terminal phase they are every bit as colorful, if not more so, than their pictures.

 

[Marshall O]

I agree that adding just the C. lineatus should be fine. You have a nice large tank, and your mix of Cirrhilabrus are all more on the peaceful side anyways (well the C. solorensis may be the exception). So I personally wouldn't rush and get another just to add multiple at the same time, but if you have another in mind and it is available, then by all means

Oh, and you don't want my suggestions. You will be broke in no time!

 

[gsiegel]

I agree that adding just the C. lineatus should be fine. You have a nice large tank, and your mix of Cirrhilabrus are all more on the peaceful side anyways (well the C. solorensis may be the exception). So I personally wouldn't rush and get another just to add multiple at the same time, but if you have another in mind and it is available, then by all means

Oh, and you don't want my suggestions. You will be broke in no time!

Thanks - and yes Marshall:clown: - I should have said any reasonable suggestions that don't cost an arm and a leg (maybe just one or the other). Lineatus is likely my price limit

 

[d-man]

Always acclimation box them. I've had 100% success with this and only probably 30% success without. I always do this method now.

 

[maikoa02]

Terminal male rhomboids and linneatus IMO are the most stunning in color of any fish. Their price reflects this too. But after having both, as well as other pricey wrasses, going through 6+ weeks of qt, and then the social acclimation process, to find out that they will only live 2-3 years more...just not worth it anymore. They're called terminal for a reason.