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Wrasse<s> Compatibility      1/2/14
I have an established Christmas Wrasse (CW) and recently introduced a Yellow Coris Wrasse (YCW).  The CW is acting very aggressive towards the YCW, keeping the YCW either buried or in the corner.  On a good note, I have seen it eating when it can sneak some food. How long should I wait before I consider it a failed match and remove the YCW?
Thanks for your help.
<... how large a system is this? What amount of décor? Substrate type, grade, depth? Bob Fenner>
 Re: Wrasse Compatibility      1/2/14
> Subject: Wrasse Compatibility
> I have an established Christmas Wrasse (CW) and recently introduced a
> Yellow Coris Wrasse (YCW).  The CW is acting very aggressive towards
> the YCW, keeping the YCW either buried or in the corner.  On a good
> note, I have seen it eating when it can sneak some food. How long
> should I wait before I consider it a failed match and remove the YCW?
> Thanks for your help.
> <... how large a system is this? What amount of décor? Substrate type, grade, depth? Bob Fenner>
30 gallon reef tank (SPS),
<Ahh, too small for both these Halichoeres species to likely cohabit peacefully>>
 about 2-3 inches of fine sand, just the 2 wrasses and 1 clown goby.  I had an earmuff wrasse previously and never saw any aggression (the earmuff was actually the dominant one).
Unfortunately, it recently jumped so I got the YCW.
<BobF>

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