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About Pearly Wrasse
A small wrasse with a pearl-white to silvery body coloration and distinctive red or orange markings on the head and gill covers. The dorsal and anal fins display subtle banding or mottled patterns.
Key facts
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region, including the Philippines, Indonesia, and surrounding areas.
- Max Size
- 5.5
- Diet
- omnivore
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe
- Appearance
- A small wrasse with a pearl-white to silvery body coloration and distinctive red or orange markings on the head and gill covers. The dorsal and anal fins display subtle banding or mottled patterns.
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Min tank size
- 75 gallons
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 75 gallon tank with plenty of live rock and sand substrate for foraging behavior • Temperature range 72–78°F; maintain stable salinity and pH 8.1–8.3 • Feed small meaty foods (mysis shrimp, copepods, small frozen preparations) 2–3 times daily • Can be territorial with similar wrasses; introduce to established tank carefully and monitor compatibility
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Family
- Labridae
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.025
- Feeding Schedule
- Feed 2-3 times daily
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