In my 'SPS' dominated 500g display tank I currently have one wrasse; a 2" sub-adult Cirrhilabrus lineatus that has been with me for a couple months. Would there be trouble if I paired it up with another one? How about a supermale? I would eventualy like to introduce some C. earleis, at least a pair and perhaps a single supermale C.lanceolatus, bringing the Cirrhilbrus population to six-ish. Then finally, I'd like to add a Flasher Wrasse of some kind, recommendations welcomed. So is all this doable? And if so, in what order would you add them? Right now, the tank is very peaceful and lightly loaded. Keeping in mind the individualism factor, what could I expect with these additions.
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eatbreakfast
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Personally, I recommend only keeping one male per species, even if you purchase a male and a female, females have a tendency to transition into males and males don't like males of the same species very well. It is possible 2 males of the same species will coexist, but just as possible that one will keep the other hiding or even kill it. They tolerate males of other species much better. Use a social acclimation box to help lessen aggression towards any new addition.
In that size tank, you'll probably be fine. Use an Acclimation box ALWAYS! This will help you for a huge survival rate. I added one of the most agressive wrasses first(stupidly, and knowingly so) and have since added about 15 more all using a box, with no issues since.
Lineatus aren't too aggressive save for the females. Females tend to be dominant and brutal towards other wrasse.
I have a cf.lancelatous, japanese lunatus, johnsoni, lineatus, earlei, labouti, Rosefascia, blackfin, flame, rhomboid, blue sided, China, 2yellow coris, and the 8 line. All coexist without any real squabbles
As far as a flasher goes, I have a female 8line in my 325 with all my other wrasse. In a month or 2 when I transfer over to my new 800, 2 diamond tails will find their way into the big tank as well.
Lineatus aren't too aggressive save for the females. Females tend to be dominant and brutal towards other wrasse.
I have a cf.lancelatous, japanese lunatus, johnsoni, lineatus, earlei, labouti, Rosefascia, blackfin, flame, rhomboid, blue sided, China, 2yellow coris, and the 8 line. All coexist without any real squabbles
As far as a flasher goes, I have a female 8line in my 325 with all my other wrasse. In a month or 2 when I transfer over to my new 800, 2 diamond tails will find their way into the big tank as well.
Deinonych
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+1
+2 The larger the tank, the fewer "relationship" issues.
Deinonych
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As eatbreakfast stated above, adding two males of the same species is not recommended. Both would eventually turn male in all likelihood, resulting in one of them being bullied to death. You might get lucky, but why take the risk on such a beautiful (and expensive) fish when there are alternatives?
evolved
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Yup...
It's also worth noting, you won't find C. lanceolatus for sale. Unless you meant C. cf. lanceolatus, you'd be better off seeking C. roseafascia.
eatbreakfast
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Advanced Aquatic Ecosystems had a true C. lanceolatus as a few days ago. $2899.99, U.S. sales only.
Too bad. I'm sure a lot of hobbyists in third world countries are heartbroken over that. So did it sell? And what species is this? It was at the P.O.T.O exhibit at MACNA this year. I stupidly cut off the distinctive pin tail.
eatbreakfast
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Yep, a much more peaceful choice than true lanceolatus. I believe P.O.T.O. has a post MACNA sale right now. As far as I know the lanceolatus is still for sale.
eatbreakfast
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P.O.T.O. is pieces of the ocean.
evolved
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Someone on here was supposed to buy that fish...
Right, that's cf. lanceolatus; the pintail wrasse. Which is actually quite a bit removed from lanceolatus, despite the placeholder name.
Right now, yes; but it's all depend upon collection.
Deinonych
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Nice. Post pics once he's settled in!
