can I keep two different wrasses

[trollmaster]

Sounds like you're on the right track. Just keep an eye on the Six Line. They're sneaky little guys and can turn on tankmates outta nowhere. Good luck!

[trollmaster]

Sounds like you're on the right track. Just keep an eye on the Six Line. They're sneaky little guys and can turn on tankmates outta nowhere. Good luck!

[trollmaster]

Sounds like you're on the right track. Just keep an eye on the Six Line. They're sneaky little guys and can turn on tankmates outta nowhere. Good luck!

[trollmaster]

Sounds like you're on the right track. Just keep an eye on the Six Line. They're sneaky little guys and can turn on tankmates outta nowhere. Good luck!

[zenithr]

Thanks for the input, everyone. Current stocking is a pair of Clownfish, a Firefish, and a Cleaner Shrimp. Tank's been running for over a year with stable params. I'll make sure to add more rockwork before introducing them.

That's a solid plan. The Clownfish might even help distract the wrasses from each other. Just don't skip on the water changes, wrasses are messy eaters.

[brooklyn]

I tried keeping a Six Line with a Melanurus in a 55 gallon. It didn't work out. The Six Line harassed the Melanurus nonstop. Had to rehome the Six Line. Bigger tanks are definitely better for this combo.

[florens]

Never kept wrasses myself, but my buddy had a Six Line that killed everything in his tank. Just saying, be careful.

[Aurora]

I tried keeping a Six Line with a Melanurus in a 55 gallon. It didn't work out. The Six Line harassed the Melanurus nonstop. Had to rehome the Six Line. Bigger tanks are definitely better for this combo.

Yeah, 55 is pushing it. A 75 should be better, but it's still not a guarantee. Wrasses are hit or miss with personality.

[JudgeRay]

If you're set on both, maybe consider a divider for the first week or two. Let them get used to each other's presence without direct contact. It's extra work, but could save you headaches later.

[rustyfox9]

Another thing to consider is feeding order. Feed the more aggressive wrasse first to keep it distracted while the other eats. It's a small trick, but it can help reduce tension.