Wrasse compatibility ?

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  1. scenario1313

    scenario1313 Tassled File Fish

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    Want to see what the general consensus is on the compatibility of a Blue Star leopard wrasse which I have and a Hawaiian Mystery Wrasse. What do you guys and gals think.
     
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  3. sostoudt

    sostoudt Giant Squid

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    how old is the leopard? how long has it been in the tank
     
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    scenario1313 Tassled File Fish

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    The leopard has been around for 2 months or so and is about 2 to 2 1/2 inches long. Very beautiful and I don't want any harm to him or any other wrasse that I may add.
     
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    sostoudt Giant Squid

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    i have heard leopards are peaceful, but have also heard they get mean as adults.

    i think the mystery should be peaceful. i think you may be able to do it if there both young, i would rearrage the rock to be safer.

    i dont have hands one expierence with either though
     
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  6. Dr.Fragenstein

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    Mysterys start out very timid and are awful shippers but just like the other members of the lined wrasse genus they can get aggressive with age.

    I would be concerned that the mystery will out "hunt" the leopard once he settles in.

    Good luck
     
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  7. scenario1313

    scenario1313 Tassled File Fish

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    Thanks guys I think I just may stick with the wrasse I have.