Two Wrasse
- Thread starter hkgar
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It all depends on the family. Taken from the other site:
Cirrhilabrus
C. adornatus "œAdorned Fairy": Generally available in the trade, not overly expensive. Is almost always aggressive with other Cirrhilabrus..
C. aurantidorsalis "œOrange-Backed Fairy": Very saturated colors and not overly expensive, but can be prone to fading coloration in captivity. Usually peaceful with other Cirrhilabrus.
C. balteatus "œGridled Fairy": Somewhat rare in the trade, moderately priced. Mostly peaceful with other Cirrhilabrus.
C. bathiphilus "œHooded Fairy": Somewhat rare in the trade, expensive but beautiful. Three known regional variants. Can be somewhat aggressive with other Cirrhilabrus once established, but usually not to the point which will prohibit others.
C. beauperryi "œBeau's Fairy": Somewhat rare in the trade; closely related to C. punctatus. Very prone to fading coloration in captivity. Usually peaceful with other Cirrhilabrus.
C. claire "œClair's Fairy": Rarely available and extremely expensive. Only known to the Cook Islands but has another variant found in Tahiti (possibly a different species). Peaceful.
C. condei "œConde's Fairy": Often available, inexpensive. Usually very aggressive.
C. cyanopleura "œBlue-Sided Fairy": One of the larger species in the genus (6"). Usually peaceful. There is a great deal of variation within this species depending upon collection region.
C. earlei "œEarl's Fairy": Rarely available and very expensive. Collection is remote and requires rather deep diving. Usually peaceful with other Cirrhilabrus.
C. exquisitus "œExquisite Fairy": Commonly available, not overly expensive. There is wide color variation amongst the species dependent upon collection region. Peaceful.
C. filamentosus "œWhip-Fin Fairy": Commonly available, inexpensive. One of the more aggressive Cirrhilabrus. Use extreme caution if mixing with other Cirrhilabrus.
C. flavidorsalis "œYellow-fin Fairy": One of the smallest of the genus. Often available at an affordable cost. While generally not overly aggressive, they will stand their ground quite well for their size.
C. isosceles "œPintail Fairy": Prior known as cf. lanceolatus, the species is much more closely related to C. lunatus. Once rarely ever available, supply is now regular from the northern Philippians. Moderately expensive and usually very peaceful.
C. joanallenae "œJoan's Fairy": Sometimes available, somewhat affordable. Closely related to rubriventralis and can be differentiated by the pelvic fins being entirely black. Can sometimes be aggressive with other Cirrhilabrus.
C. johnsoni "œJohnson's Fairy": Sometimes available, expensive. Collection is remote and the according logistics drive the price. Fantastic displays when flashing. One of the smallest of the genus and rather peaceful.
C. jordani "œFlame Wrasse": Often available, somewhat expensive. Very vibrant coloration amongst both males and females, but dominant males are beautiful. Can be somewhat aggressive towards other Cirrhilabrus additions once very well established.
C. katherinae "œKatherine's Fairy": Rarely available, somewhat expensive. Very closely related to C. balteatus, but their ranges do not overlap. Same traits/behavior apply however.
C. katoi "œKato's Fairy": Recently became available (2015) being found in the northern Philippians. Prior was only known to Japan. Moderately expensive, moderately aggressive.
C. laboutei "œLabout's Fairy": Occasionally available, rather expensive. Beautiful coloration, subtle variation between males and females. Peaceful when young, can become aggressive with maturity.
C. lineatus "œLineatus Fairy": Occasionally available, rather expensive. Dominant males are beyond stunning. Peaceful, except with C. rubrimarginatus.
C. lubbocki "œLubbock's Fairy": One of the smallest of the genus. Often available at an affordable cost. Two variants of coloration. While generally not overly aggressive, they will stand their ground quite well for their size.
C. lunatus "œLunate Fairy": Rarely available, expensive. Several different regional variants exist. Collection is remote. One of the smallest of the genus and usually rather shy.
C. luteovittatus "œVelvet Multicolor Fairy" or "œYellow-Banded Fairy": One of the larger species in the genus (6"). Can be acclimated to bright lighting (I have kept one at one point), but does prefer dimmer tanks. Usually peaceful with other Cirrhilabrus.
C. marjorie "œMarjorie's Fairy": One of the smallest of the genus. Sometimes available and somewhat expensive. While generally not overly aggressive, they will stand their ground quite well for their size.
C. melanomarginatus "œBlack Fin Fairy": Sometimes available, somewhat expensive. A very close cousin to C. scottorum and nearly as aggressive too. Also prone to fading of the color saturated highlights.
C. nahackyi "œNahacky's Fairy": Somewhat rare in the trade, expensive. Can be somewhat aggressive with other Cirrhilabrus once established, but usually not to the point which will prohibit others. Closely related to bathiphilus.
C. naokoae "œNaoko's Fairy": Occasionally available, rather expensive. Can be quite aggressive with other Cirrhilabrus, use caution.
C. punctatus "œFine-Spotted Fairy": Somewhat rare in the trade. Very prone to fading coloration in captivity. Usually peaceful with other Cirrhilabrus.
C. pylei "œPyle's Fairy": Often available, moderately priced. Two different regional variants. Almost always aggressive with other Cirrhilabrus, and generally aggressive to others as well. Severity of aggression depends on individual specimens.
C. rhomboidalis "œGolden Rhomboid Fairy": Occasionally available, rather expensive. These are stunningly beautiful however, and have a gold-foil appearance you must see to appreciate. Generally peaceful.
C. roseafascia "œRose-Banded Fairy": Occasionally available, somewhat expensive. Almost always very aggressive with other Cirrhilabrus, use caution.
C. rubrimarginatus "œPink Margin Fairy": Occasionally available, somewhat expensive. Generally peaceful, except with C. lineatus.
C. rubripinnis "œRed-fin Fairy": Often available, affordable. Can sometimes be mildly aggressive with other Cirrhilabrus.
C. rubrisquamis "œRed Velvet Fairy": Often available, somewhat expensive. Very much on the aggressive side for Cirrhilabrus wrasses, don't mix with others which are passive/peaceful. 50/50 chance of aggression when mixing with C. jordani. Best kept without other wrasses.
C. rubriventralis "œLong-fin Fairy": Often available, affordable. Can sometimes be aggressive with other Cirrhilabrus.
C. scottorum "œScott's Fairy": Occasionally available, somewhat expensive. Very prone to fading coloration in captivity, males will lose their red spot and other saturated colors. Often the most aggressive of the genus and should not be kept with other Cirrhilabrus.
C. solorensis "œRed-Headed Solon Fairy": Commonly available, inexpensive. Generally aggressive with other Cirrhilabrus.
C. temminckii "œTemminck's Fairy": Sometimes available, somewhat inexpensive. Quite a few different regional variants, somewhat prone to fading coloration in captivity. Moderately aggressive with other Cirrhilabrus.
C. tonozukai "œTonozukai's Fairy": Very similar to C. filamentosus in body shape, but with a different color palate. Sometimes available, not terribly expensive. And they can more peaceful than C. filamentosus, but still pack an attitude.
Mike Ordner
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According to Hunter's wrasse chart, you should be able to add both of those at the same time. The blue side would be the more aggressive of the two.
