Earmuff wrasse with male Hoeven’s wrasse

Enki · 02/13/2017, 11:44 AM

I am adding a new fish to my display. A Hoeven’s Wrasse. I have an Earmuff Wrasse Currently .
Halichoeres Melasmapomus- Earmuff with Halichoeres melanurus Hoeven's

I have a 93 gallon cube tank with an Earmuff Wrasse 3-4 inch long. The Earmuff has been in the tank for 8-9 months. I am getting a male Hoeven's Wrasse, he is about 4 inches.
Will The Earmuff get along with the Hoevens?
What issues could I expect and what solutions to ease possible aggression?

info:
I have barebottom tank but I have 2 wrasse dens in the tank.The Earmuff and a small Redtail use dens.
When introducing new Hoeven's I would place a plastic dish with sand for new Hoeven’s to find sand easily.
I do have an acclimation box but I think it may just stress out the Hoeven’s to be out in the open with no where to go.
I thought to place dish of sand in aclimation box. Will the Elite Aquatics box stay attached on glass with extra weight if I place dish of sand in box?

also thought of using a mirror to spread aggression if there is aggression.

any help with your experience would be appreciated

Thanks

hogfanreefer · 02/14/2017, 09:47 AM

Everything I've read about H melasmopomas says they're very laid back. I suspect it will be fine. I would definitely use an acclimation box and would highly recommend adding some sand permanently.

I have an Ear Muff now and plan to add a Vrolik's which is very similar to the melanurus.

hogfanreefer · 02/14/2017, 09:51 AM

Duplicate post?

eatbreakfast · 02/14/2017, 10:21 AM

They will be fine together.

Enki · 02/14/2017, 03:59 PM

Sounds good.
Thanks

02/13/2017, 11:44 AM	#1
Enki Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 41	Earmuff wrasse with male Hoeven’s wrasse I am adding a new fish to my display. A Hoeven’s Wrasse. I have an Earmuff Wrasse Currently . Halichoeres Melasmapomus- Earmuff with Halichoeres melanurus Hoeven's I have a 93 gallon cube tank with an Earmuff Wrasse 3-4 inch long. The Earmuff has been in the tank for 8-9 months. I am getting a male Hoeven's Wrasse, he is about 4 inches. Will The Earmuff get along with the Hoevens? What issues could I expect and what solutions to ease possible aggression? info: I have barebottom tank but I have 2 wrasse dens in the tank.The Earmuff and a small Redtail use dens. When introducing new Hoeven's I would place a plastic dish with sand for new Hoeven’s to find sand easily. I do have an acclimation box but I think it may just stress out the Hoeven’s to be out in the open with no where to go. I thought to place dish of sand in aclimation box. Will the Elite Aquatics box stay attached on glass with extra weight if I place dish of sand in box? also thought of using a mirror to spread aggression if there is aggression. any help with your experience would be appreciated Thanks

02/14/2017, 09:47 AM	#2
hogfanreefer Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Conway, AR Posts: 2,117	Everything I've read about H melasmopomas says they're very laid back. I suspect it will be fine. I would definitely use an acclimation box and would highly recommend adding some sand permanently. I have an Ear Muff now and plan to add a Vrolik's which is very similar to the melanurus. __________________ DSA 155,Custom Trigger 42" sump/refugium, MP40 X2, MP 10 X 2, AI Hydra 52 X3, Apex controller, Tunze ATO Current Tank Info: DSA 155 gallon, mixed reef, SPS and wrasse dominant

02/14/2017, 09:51 AM	#3
hogfanreefer Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Conway, AR Posts: 2,117	Duplicate post? __________________ DSA 155,Custom Trigger 42" sump/refugium, MP40 X2, MP 10 X 2, AI Hydra 52 X3, Apex controller, Tunze ATO Current Tank Info: DSA 155 gallon, mixed reef, SPS and wrasse dominant

02/14/2017, 10:21 AM	#4
eatbreakfast Registered Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: seymour, ct Posts: 1,636	They will be fine together. __________________ TJ Current tank DB 80g rimless Wrasse and SPS dominant

02/14/2017, 03:59 PM	#5
Enki Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 41	Sounds good. Thanks