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About Checkerboard Wrasse
The Checkerboard Wrasse displays a distinctive pattern of alternating blue and yellow or orange squares on the body and head. The body is robust and laterally compressed, with a pointed snout and terminal mouth adapted for feeding on small benthic invertebrates.
Key facts
- Feeding Schedule
- Feed 2-3 times daily
- Family
- Labridae
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-82°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.025
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Very common, larger utility wrasse. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Care Requirements
- • 75 gallon tank minimum with plenty of rock and rubble • Stable water params: 75-78°F, pH 8.1-8.3, sg 1.020-1.025 • Sand bed for foraging; provide meaty foods and varied diet • Can be territorial; house singly or with peaceful tank mates • Prone to jumping; requires tight-fitting aquarium cover
- Notes
- Very common, larger utility wrasse. May eat small fish and invertebrates. Requires large tank.
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Temperament
- Semi Aggressive
- Appearance
- The Checkerboard Wrasse displays a distinctive pattern of alternating blue and yellow or orange squares on the body and head. The body is robust and laterally compressed, with a pointed snout and terminal mouth adapted for feeding on small benthic invertebrates.
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe with Caution
- Min tank size
- 75 gallons
- Aka
- Checkerboard, Hortulanus Wrasse
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