2 wrasse in a 40b?

[jjcosmai]

I would really like to add 2 male flasher wrasse to a 40 breeder. My current future stock list is as follow:
coral beauty
yasha goby
royal gramma

My wish list for flashers are:
carpenter's wrasse
linespot wrasse
yellowfin wrasse

Could I keep 2 males in this tank without fighting or discomfort for the fish?

 

[ZANYMASTER]

Added at the same time,I'd say no but I can be wrong.Others will chime in.

 

[jjcosmai]

Can anyone else please chime in?

 

[prattreef]

If it were me, I would ditch the coral beauty and gramma and go with a group of 6 flashers--2 males and 4 females.

Also, if you don't have a tight fitting lid, forget about the wrasses entirely.

 

[jjcosmai]

Would that help aggression? I really want a diverse tank thats why id rather keep the stocking list as is. I just need to know if these wrasse will kill each other. I dont want to harm any of the fish

 

[jjcosmai]

I am considering a line spot wrasse with a yellowfin wrasse. Does anyone have any suggestions or substitutions for either wrasse?

 

[KathyC]

Would that help aggression? I really want a diverse tank thats why id rather keep the stocking list as is. I just need to know if these wrasse will kill each other. I dont want to harm any of the fish

The wrasses won't have an issue with each other but you do need to listen to the advice that was given - as that is what you asked...

First off pygmy angels often begin to nip at corals as they mature, so it would be better to re-home the Coral Beauty at this point rather than when the tank is full of fish and it is harder to catch.
2nd - your Royal Gramma - this type of fish should be added to a tank LAST as they are rather territorial and can attack ANY fish you add after them. That behavior would be more pronounced in a smaller tank such as the 40G that you have.
3rd- Is the tank well covered? If not, better to forget the addition of ANY wrasse as it WILL jump out.
4th - the suggestion of adding a group of the same type of wrasse - especiallly those of the flasher family will give you a wonderful show of fish. They will be flashing because they are happy and trying to attract a mate.

 

[Gabe]

Coral beauty is a pain in the behind