Wrasse Melanarus
$47.43
- Date Received: 08/04/2025
- Size: 3"
- LOC: SWI1-6/7
1 in stock
| Care Level | Moderate |
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| Temperament | Peaceful |
| Diet | Carnivorous (flake, freeze dried, pellet, frozen, seafood, live foods) |
| Water Conditions | Temperature: 72-78°F, pH: 7.8-8.6, Stable Parameters are key. |
| Max Size | Up to 4.7 inches |
| Scientific Name | Halichoeres melanurus |
| Minimum Tank Size | at least 50 gallons. |
| Location | SWI1-6/7 |
| Date Received | 08/05/2025 |
| Current Size | 3" |
Description
Wrasse Melanarus
is a colorful, small marine fish native to the western Pacific Ocean that is popular for home and public aquariums. Starts life as a female and can change into a male later. Lives in shallow waters from 3 to 49 feet (1 to 15 meters) deep. Hangs around rocky shores and coral reefs. Features a blue-green body with bright pink, orange, or yellow stripes. Females have unique dark eye-spots on their tails and dorsal fins. Forms groups called harems with one male and multiple females. Hunts small worms, snails, and parasites.
Additional information
| Weight | 4 lbs |
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