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Re: can I keep two different wrasses
Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2025 10:35 am
by 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!
Re: can I keep two different wrasses
Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2025 10:35 am
by 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!
Re: can I keep two different wrasses
Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2025 10:35 am
by 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!
Re: can I keep two different wrasses
Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2025 10:35 am
by 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!
Re: can I keep two different wrasses
Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2025 11:15 am
by zenithr
FurryKing wrote: ↑Sat Sep 13, 2025 9:42 am
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.
Re: can I keep two different wrasses
Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2025 2:10 pm
by 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.
Re: can I keep two different wrasses
Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2025 3:04 pm
by florens
Never kept wrasses myself, but my buddy had a Six Line that killed everything in his tank. Just saying, be careful.
Re: can I keep two different wrasses
Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2025 4:13 pm
by Aurora
brooklyn wrote: ↑Sat Sep 13, 2025 2:10 pm
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.
Re: can I keep two different wrasses
Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2025 5:59 pm
by 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.
Re: can I keep two different wrasses
Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2025 9:28 pm
by 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.