Pairing female Solon fairy wrasse with male in 30g?

[MidMichiganReef]

I have a heavily modified bio cube (build thread link in profile). I currently have a pair of Picasso clownfish and a female Solon fairy wrasse. I've had her for over a year and am interested in adding a male.

I know my tank is small so would these too coexist? It would be the last fish I add.

 

[evolved]

It's too small for the species (or any Cirrhilabrus, for that matter) at all, IMO.

 

[snorvich]

It's too small for the species (or any Cirrhilabrus, for that matter) at all, IMO.

I agree. Especially a harem but even a single.

 

[eatbreakfast]

Not to mention that the male/female roles are determined by social dominance/aggression so the female would constantly be harassed. Also, many of the fairy wrasses sold as female solorensis are actually males of a different, currently undescribed, species. And aggression between males can be bad as well.

 

[MidMichiganReef]

Thanks. It is a text book female Solon so I'm not worried about that. I know the tank size is an issue so I won't get a partner. I will keep her though. I understand people want them in 75s or bigger but she's already in there and it's all I have. She's healthy and active and has been there for a year so I'll keep an eye on it.

 

[snorvich]

Not to mention that the male/female roles are determined by social dominance/aggression so the female would constantly be harassed. Also, many of the fairy wrasses sold as female solorensis are actually males of a different, currently undescribed, species. And aggression between males can be bad as well.

Very good points.

 

[MidMichiganReef]

Anyone have a suggestion for a 4th fish?