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About Leopard Wrasse
A small, elongated wrasse with vibrant orange-red coloration on the head and anterior body, transitioning to greenish-yellow posteriorly. Males exhibit distinctive leopard-like spots on the body; females are more uniformly colored. The body is streamlined with a pointed snout.
Key facts
- Diet
- carnivore
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin rot, Swim bladder disorder, Bacterial septicaemia, Velvet disease
- Diet Details
- Feeds on small crustaceans, copepods, and mysis shrimp in the wild. In captivity, offer high-quality frozen or live small crustaceans such as mysis shrimp, pod-enriched foods, and finely chopped seafood. Feed 2-3 times daily in small portions.
- Max Size
- 5.5
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region from Indonesia and the Philippines to Australia and the Great Barrier Reef.
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 75-gallon tank with open sand bed for hunting • Stable water: 72-78°F, pH 8.1-8.4, specific gravity 1.023-1.025 • Frequent feeding: small live foods (copepods, amphipods, mysis) • Minimal aggression; may be territorial with other wrasses • Requires sandy substrate for natural foraging behavior
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.025
- Family
- Labridae
- Feeding Schedule
- 2-3 times daily
- Min tank size
- 75 gallons
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