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About Dragon Wrasse
The Dragon Wrasse displays striking sexual dimorphism and ontogenetic color changes. Males are vibrant orange-red with blue facial markings and bold black-and-white striped patterns on the body; juveniles and females are more subdued with orange-yellow bodies and darker saddle blotches. The species has an elongated body with a pointed snout.
Key facts
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific from the Red Sea to Hawaii, including East Africa, Indonesia, Philippines, and Great Barrier Reef.
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin rot, Swim bladder disorder, Bacterial infections, Parasitic infestations
- Diet Details
- Feed high-quality meaty foods including frozen mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, small crustaceans, and quality marine flakes. Provide varied diet 1-2 times daily. They hunt small benthic invertebrates and are not suitable for tanks with ornamental shrimp or small crustaceans.
- Max Size
- 9
- Diet
- carnivore
- Reef safety
- Not Reef Safe
- Temperament
- Semi Aggressive
- Appearance
- The Dragon Wrasse displays striking sexual dimorphism and ontogenetic color changes. Males are vibrant orange-red with blue facial markings and bold black-and-white striped patterns on the body; juveniles and females are more subdued with orange-yellow bodies and darker saddle blotches. The species has an elongated body with a pointed snout.
- Aka
- Rockmover Wrasse, Rockmover Wrasse, Dragon Rockmover
- Min tank size
- 75 gallons
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - May rearrange rockwork. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Care Requirements
- • 75+ gallon tank minimum with plenty of open swimming space • Stable water parameters: 72-78°F, pH 8.1-8.3, SG 1.020-1.025 • Sand substrate for burrowing and resting behavior • Live rock for hiding and refuge • Feed varied diet: mysis shrimp, small fish, crustaceans
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