Ornate Wrasse

Ornate Wrasse

Halichoeres ornatissimus
✗ Not Compatible
Volitan Lionfish

Volitan Lionfish

Pterois volitans

Can Ornate Wrasse Live With Volitan Lionfish?

Ornate Wrasse and Volitan Lionfish are NOT compatible tank mates.

Detailed Analysis

Temperature ✓ Compatible

Good temperature overlap at 74–82°F.

pH ✓ Compatible

Good pH overlap at 8.0–8.4.

Size ✓ Compatible

Compatible sizes (6" and 15").

Temperament ⚠ Use Caution

Ornate Wrasse (semi-aggressive) may have issues with Volitan Lionfish (semi-aggressive). Monitor closely if attempting.

Swim Level ✓ Compatible

Swim level compatibility is fine.

Trait Conflict ✗ Not Compatible

Volitan Lionfish is a predator and may eat Ornate Wrasse.

Tank Requirements

Minimum tank size for this combination: 75 gallons

ParameterOrnate WrasseVolitan Lionfish
Temperature74–82°F74–82°F
pH8–8.48–8.4
Max Size6"15"
TemperamentSemi-aggressiveSemi-aggressive
Swim LevelMiddleAll
Min Tank30 gal75 gal

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