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About Paddlefin Wrasse
A small, elongate wrasse with a characteristic paddle-shaped dorsal fin. Coloration varies by sex and maturity: males display vibrant blues, greens, and yellows with red or orange markings on the head, while females and juveniles are more subdued with brownish or greenish tones and may have a distinctive blotch pattern.
Key facts
- Diet
- omnivore
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Care Requirements
- • 75+ gallon tank minimum • Temperature 72-78°F, pH 8.1-8.4, salinity 1.020-1.025 • Requires plenty of rockwork and hiding spaces • Feed small meaty foods and quality marine flakes • Males territorial; avoid conspecifics
- Temperament
- Semi Aggressive
- Diet Details
- In captivity, feed a varied diet of high-quality marine flakes, small pellets, and frozen foods including mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, and small chunks of fresh seafood. Supplement with occasional vegetable matter. Feed 2-3 times daily in small amounts the fish can consume within a few minutes.
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe with Caution
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Max Size
- 9
- Feeding Schedule
- Feed 2-3 times daily
- Appearance
- A small, elongate wrasse with a characteristic paddle-shaped dorsal fin. Coloration varies by sex and maturity: males display vibrant blues, greens, and yellows with red or orange markings on the head, while females and juveniles are more subdued with brownish or greenish tones and may have a distinctive blotch pattern.
- Min tank size
- 75 gallons
- Family
- Labridae
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