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Melanarus Wrasse: Female - Halichoeres malanurus

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Melanarus Wrasse: Female - Halichoeres malanurus
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Melanarus Wrasse: Female - Halichoeres malanurus

Care Level Easy
Temperament Peaceful
Color Form Blue, Green, Red, Yellow
Diet Carnivore
Reef Compatible Yes
Water Condition ssg 1.020-1.025, 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4
Max. Size 4½"
Origin Australia, Fiji, Indonesia, Melanesia
Family Labridae
Minimum Tank Size 30 gallons

Overview

The Melanurus Wrasse is also referred to as the Tail Spot Wrasse and Hoeven's Wrasse. The body of this fish is blue-green in color and has pink or yellow stripes running horizontally across its sides. The color of the juvenile is more muted. 

A 30 gallon or larger aquarium with a tight-fitting lid, a 2-3 inch sandy bottom to hide under if frightened, and other peaceful wrasses, including its own species, is an acceptable environment. 

It will eat fireworms and pyramidellid snails, protecting corals and clams. In addition, it may eat feather dusters, wild shrimp, tubeworms, and flatworms. It may also eat parasites off of tank mates. Regular feedings should include vitamin enriched frozen mysis shrimp, vitamin enriched frozen brine shrimp, and other meaty foods along with a high quality marine flake and marine pellet food.

Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 1-1/2" to 2 1/2"; Medium: 2 1/2" to 3 1/2"; Large: 3 1/2" to 4 1/2"

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