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About Adorned Wrasse
Halichoeres cosmetus, or the adorned wrasse, is a species of salt water wrasse the Indian Ocean from South Africa north to Yemen, including Socotra and east to western Thailand.
Key facts
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin rot, Swim bladder disorder, Bacterial infections, Parasitic infestations
- Appearance
- Halichoeres cosmetus, or the adorned wrasse, is a species of salt water wrasse the Indian Ocean from South Africa north to Yemen, including Socotra and east to western Thailand.
- Diet Details
- Small crustaceans, copepods, amphipods, frozen mysis, brine shrimp, and other small meaty foods.
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe with Caution
- Origin
- Halichoeres cosmetus is naturally found in the Indo-Pacific region, from the Red Sea and East Africa to the western Pacific, including Indonesia, Philippines, and northern Australia. They inhabit coral reefs at depths ranging from 1 to 30 meters.
- Temperament
- Semi Aggressive
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Popular wrasse species. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Min tank size
- 75 gallons
- Family
- Labridae
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 75-80°F (24-27°C) pH: 8.0-8.4 Salinity: 1.021-1.025
- Diet
- carnivore
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