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Can a Lyretail Wrasse Live With a Scarlet Hermit Crab?

~ Possible with caution

Verdict from our compatibility engine, assuming a typical 90-gallon reef tank. Score: 54/100.

Why

  • Known conflict: Thalassoma wrasses eat ornamental shrimp and small motile inverts

It can work if…

  • Known incompatibility — these species are documented to conflict

Both species at a glance

Lyretail Wrasse

Thalassoma lunare

Aggression:
aggressive
Min tank:
30 gallons
Reef safe:
safe
Diet:
carnivore

Full Lyretail Wrasse care guide →

Scarlet Hermit Crab

Dardanus megistos

Aggression:
peaceful
Min tank:
20 gallons
Reef safe:
safe
Diet:
omnivore

Full Scarlet Hermit Crab care guide →

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