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About Geographic Wrasse
The Geographic Wrasse displays striking coloration with bright green/turquoise head and body marked by distinctive red wavy lines that resemble geographic contours, hence its name. The body is robust and laterally compressed, typical of wrasses, with a pointed snout and sharp teeth.
Key facts
- Max Size
- 9
- Family
- Labridae
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin rot, Swim bladder disorder, Bacterial infections, Parasitic infestations
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific from the Red Sea and East Africa to Hawaii and the Central Pacific, typically found on coral reef slopes and drop-offs.
- Diet Details
- Feeds on small crustaceans, mollusks, and other small invertebrates in the wild. In captivity, provide varied meaty foods including mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, and quality carnivore pellets; supplement with frozen copepods and occasionally blanched seaweed for balance.
- Temperament
- Semi Aggressive
- Diet
- carnivore
- Feeding Schedule
- 2-3 times daily
- Reef safety
- Not Reef Safe
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Geographic Wrasse requires standard marine aquarium maintenance and intermediate fish keeping skills.
- Care Requirements
- • 75+ gallon aquarium minimum • Temperature 72-78°F, pH 8.1-8.4, Salinity 1.020-1.025 • Strong swimmers requiring open water and rockwork • Feed varied diet: small crustaceans, small fish, prepared foods • Can be aggressive toward smaller fish and wrasses
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