Where to buy Red-tail Tamarin Wrasse
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About Red-tail Tamarin Wrasse
Males display striking blue-green coloration on the head and body with a distinctive red or orange tail. Females are generally more subdued, with brown or tan coloration. Body shape is typical of wrasses—elongated and streamlined with pointed snouts.
Key facts
- Temperament
- Semi Aggressive
- Diet Details
- Small crustaceans, copepods, amphipods, frozen mysis, brine shrimp, and other small meaty foods.
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region, including areas from the Indian Ocean through to the western Pacific.
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe with Caution
- Appearance
- Males display striking blue-green coloration on the head and body with a distinctive red or orange tail. Females are generally more subdued, with brown or tan coloration. Body shape is typical of wrasses—elongated and streamlined with pointed snouts.
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin rot, Swim bladder disorder, Bacterial infections, Parasitic infestations
- Family
- Labridae
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Popular wrasse species. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Min tank size
- 75 gallons
- Diet
- omnivore
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.025
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