Can a Green Wrasse Live With a Longspine Urchin, Black?
~ Possible with cautionVerdict from our compatibility engine, assuming a typical 90-gallon reef tank. Score: 66/100.
Why
- Known conflict: Many Halichoeres wrasses pick at small ornamental shrimp and snails
It can work if…
- Known incompatibility — these species are documented to conflict
Both species at a glance
Green Wrasse
Halichoeres chloropterus
- Aggression:
- peaceful
- Min tank:
- 80 gallons
- Reef safe:
- safe
- Diet:
- carnivore
Longspine Urchin, Black
Diadema setosum
- Aggression:
- peaceful
- Min tank:
- 10 gallons
- Reef safe:
- safe
- Diet:
- herbivore