Wrasse decision

[philly_rfa]

I currently have a male Longfin Fairy Wrasse (Cirrhilabrus rubeus) , still in QT, but am really eager to get another one, now that i have had this one for several weeks. When I bought him, I was under impression it was a peaceful variety and could coexist with other wrasse, but since have read conflicting info on this particular species, saying it is likely to be aggressive to other wrasse.

Question is, what would be a good option for a 2nd wrasse? The ones I am most interested in are below, in preference order:

1. Velvet Fairy (Cirrhilabrus luteovittatus)
2. McCosker's Flasher (Paracheilinus mccoskeri)
3. Carpenter's Flasher (Paracheilinus carpenteri)
4. Red Head Solon Fairy (Cirrhilabrus solorensis)
5. Scott's Fairy Fiji (Cirrhilabrus scottorum)

Would any of these be likely to be compatible? And if so, would I need to get female, or would male be ok since different species?
Tank is 110 gallon.

 

[btb72]

Don't do the Scott's. Very mean to other fairy wrasses

 

[Scotch_c]

That depends on your QT plan, but I think any two of those will do just fine in your 110g.


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[philly_rfa]

That depends on your QT plan, but I think any two of those will do just fine in your 110g.


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Was going to release the Longfin into display tank, then get the QT ready for the next one. Will not overlap in QT.

Would you think I need to get female of next one, or would male be ok?

 

[philly_rfa]

Don't do the Scott's. Very mean to other fairy wrasses

Good thing it was last on my list!

 

[Scotch_c]

Was going to release the Longfin into display tank, then get the QT ready for the next one. Will not overlap in QT.



Would you think I need to get female of next one, or would male be ok?

Given the size of the tank, I think any gender is fine. However, if you want to play it safe, use an acclimation box for the next wrasse when you introduce it to the DT.


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[d-man]

Red velvet wrasses can also be very aggressive towards new comers. Both of my experiences were so. Solorensis can as well.

 

[hogfanreefer]

Red velvet wrasses can also be very aggressive towards new comers. Both of my experiences were so. Solorensis can as well.

I thought he said C. luteovittatus(multicolored velvet wrasse)? They are not nearly as aggressive as rubrisquamis, at least mine wasn't. He was a little snippy but not really a problem with 10 other wrasses.

 

[WLachnit]

Wrasse decision

I have owned all on your list except scotts (too aggressive) and they were fine.

Yes, solorensis can be aggressive and I have experienced that. But that same solorensis ended up getting the crap beat out of it by my jordani. I had to separate them for awhile and reintroduce them...now they are fine. So, you never know.

 

[eatbreakfast]

Any of the wrasses on the list except scott's will be fine.

Use a social acclimation box for introdction.

 

[d-man]

I thought he said C. luteovittatus(multicolored velvet wrasse)? They are not nearly as aggressive as rubrisquamis, at least mine wasn't. He was a little snippy but not really a problem with 10 other wrasses.

You are correct. I just read velvet wrasse and stopped there

And I also agree, they are snippy but not as near as my rubi as well

 

[OrionN]

How about a Pencil Wrasse. My Male Splendid Pencil wrasse. IME they are easy to get establish and so beautiful, all the time. Not just when flashing.