Wrasse Question

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  1. SAY

    SAY Ocellaris Clown

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    I was thinking about adding another wrasse to the tank. i was considering either a Christmas, Grey Head or Vroliks.

    Saltwater Aquarium Fish for Marine Aquariums: Vrolik's Wrasse, Halichoeres chrysotaenia

    Saltwater Aquarium Fish for Marine Aquariums: Grey Head Wrasse, Halichoeres leucurus

    Saltwater Aquarium Fish for Marine Aquariums: Christmas Wrasse, Fiji

    However, i already have a canary wrasse. Liveaquaria has all of these listed as peaceful but does that include similar wrasses? My canary wrasse is extremely docile and i don't want him to be harrassed. Does anyone have two similar wrasses housed in the same tank? Can i add one of these wrasses or will they fight?

    My tank is a 135 gallon. i currently have a canary wrasse, flame angel, powder blue tang, dejardini sailfin tang, two ocellaris clowns, and a diamond goby. i also have two cleaner shrimp. give me some opinions please.
     
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  3. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    "...aquarium with a tight-fitting lid, a 2-3 inch sandy bottom to hide under if frightened, and other peaceful wrasses, including its own species, is an acceptable environment."

    I guess that's a yes then. With suitable hiding(just in case)n then you can have several peaceful wrasses together.
     
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  4. SAY

    SAY Ocellaris Clown

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    yes, i know it says that but was hoping that someone might have experience with two of these wrasses together. i don't always trust vendor's descriptions of their own products. :)
     
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