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About Black-backed Wrasse EXPERT ONLY
Male has a distinctive dark dorsal band across the back, with bright green coloration on the head and body; females are more uniformly reddish-orange. The wrasse has an elongated body typical of the genus Anampses.
Key facts
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.025
- Diet Details
- Feed meaty foods including mysis shrimp, small frozen fish, and quality marine flakes. Supplement with small crustaceans and copepods. Feed 2-3 times daily in smaller portions.
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Family
- Labridae
- Temperament
- Semi Aggressive
- Care Level
- Expert
- Max Size
- 7.5
- Appearance
- Male has a distinctive dark dorsal band across the back, with bright green coloration on the head and body; females are more uniformly reddish-orange. The wrasse has an elongated body typical of the genus Anampses.
- Min tank size
- 125 gallons
- Care Requirements
- • 125+ gallon reef tank minimum; strong, indirect water flow • SG 1.020-1.025, pH 8.1-8.3, temp 72-78°F • High-quality varied diet: frozen mysis, enriched foods, small crustaceans • Requires live rock for natural behavior and foraging; prone to aggression toward other wrasses • Nocturnal burrower; provide substrate depth of 3+ inches for security
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe with Caution
- Feeding Schedule
- Feed 2-3 times daily
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