Where to buy Christmas Wrasse
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About Christmas Wrasse
A vibrant wrasse with predominantly reddish-orange coloration accented with green and yellow markings. Males display brighter, more saturated colors than females, with a distinctive green head and orange-red body.
Key facts
- Min tank size
- 50 gallons
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Bacterial Infections, Parasitic Infestations
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 50-gallon tank with live rock for shelter and foraging • Stable water parameters: 72-78°F, pH 8.1-8.3, 1.023-1.025 sg • Carnivorous diet: mysis shrimp, frozen foods, small crustaceans • Peaceful toward most fish but may harass smaller wrasses or gobies • Requires hiding spaces and established habitat to reduce stress
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe with Caution
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region, including the Red Sea, East Africa, and extending to the central Pacific islands.
- Feeding Schedule
- 2-3 times daily
- Diet
- omnivore
- Diet Details
- Feed a varied diet of high-quality marine flake, pellet foods, and frequent live or frozen offerings such as mysis shrimp, copepods, and small crustaceans. Provide multiple small feedings daily to match their natural grazing behavior.
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-79°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.025
- Family
- Labridae
- Difficulty Level
- Easy - Suitable for beginners with basic care requirements and hardy nature.
- Care Level
- Moderate
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