Two Haliocheres in a 75?

[BigBlueTang]

Hey everyone, this is a pretty quick question...

I love haliocheres wrasses, and I have a 75 gallon tank. I am probably going to get a H. Biocellatus, and thinking about getting an H. Melanurus, or an H. Chrysus..
Obviously not going to get all three, but was wondering if I could QT them/ add them at the same time.. Thoughts?
I am very open to not adding any of the fish... But do love wrasses...
Please, if I am being dumb, do not hesitate to bring hell down upon me, I want to do right by the fish.

So either: H. Biocellatus+ H. Melanurus
or: H. Biocellatus + H. Chrysus

 

[twon8]

If both are the same size you should be fine. Getting all 3 shouldn't pose a problem either


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[BigBlueTang]

If both are the same size you should be fine. Getting all 3 shouldn't pose a problem either


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Really? Interesting. I thought wrasses were very territorial? They should all be around the same size... Or would you recommend I get a pair of H. Melanurus?
And if I got all three, would they be okay in a 10 gal for 2 months for QT?

 

[anbosu]

I think you would potentially have trouble. I think the chrysarus are easier to sex, so I would try for multiples of those if you are going to get more than 1.
I have both (melanurus and chrysarus) in my big tank and they are fine, but I would be nervous in a 75.

 

[scooter31707]

I think you should be ok, if they are added at the same time. I had a Melanurus and a Yellow in a 4ft 120 for awhile before I upgraded. There were no problems and I actually added the yellow about 4 months later.

 

[BigBlueTang]

Okay awesome!!!

I'll probably go with the H. Biocellatus + H. Melanurus combo...

Thank you everyone!

Any problems with that ^?

 

[Moort82]

I would personally go for a chrysus over melanurus as the latter can be more aggressive as a adult ime. Biocellatus and chrysus are both less aggressive.
I also wouldn't go for multiples of the same species as in 75 you will see territorial disputes sooner or later as they both try to turn male.

 

[evolved]

I would personally go for a chrysus over melanurus as the latter can be more aggressive as a adult ime. Biocellatus and chrysus are both less aggressive.
I also wouldn't go for multiples of the same species as in 75 you will see territorial disputes sooner or later as they both try to turn male.

Agree completely.

 

[BigBlueTang]

I would personally go for a chrysus over melanurus as the latter can be more aggressive as a adult ime. Biocellatus and chrysus are both less aggressive.
I also wouldn't go for multiples of the same species as in 75 you will see territorial disputes sooner or later as they both try to turn male.

Agree completely.

That's sad news. Okay.

Will just go with a biocellatus then.

Thanks Hunter and Moort! You guys are the best!

 

[evolved]

That's sad news. Okay.

Will just go with a biocellatus then.

Thanks Hunter and Moort! You guys are the best!

But that was to say the biocellatus + chrysus combo would be okay.

 

[BigBlueTang]

But that was to say the biocellatus + chrysus combo would be okay.

Oh shoot. I thought that said genus. Oops. Thanks again... :headwalls: