The Sharpnosed Possum Wrasse is a small fish found in tropical Indo-Pacific. Because of its small size, it is ideal for a small tank. The males are 3 1/8 in., the females slightly smaller. The males are more colorful than the females. These fish do not not do well in a mixed aquarium with aggressive […]
Wrasse
Carpenter’s Flasher Wrasse
The Carpenter’s Flasher Wrasse is found the the Philippines, Indonesia and other parts of the Western Pacific. It is also known as the Red Fin Flasher Wrasse. Males are 3.1 in., females are 2.5 in. Dottybacks, other Wrasses, Damsels, and Dwarf Angelfish may consider this fish an interloper. The minimum tank size is 46 gal. […]
Maldive Velvet Fairy Wrasse
The Maldive Velvet Fairy Wrasse is also called the Red velvet Wrasse. It is found in the Maldives and islands of the Chagos Archipelago. The front part of its body is red, while the rest is yellow. The colors on the female are more subdued, and the male is brighter. Its color may vary depending […]
Bluestreak Cleaner Wrasse
The Bluestreak Cleaner Wrasse is found in the Red Sea, Indian Ocean and Western tropical Pacific. It eats parasites and dead tissue off larger fishes’ skin. This fish is very difficult to keep in captivity and only expert aquarists should attempt it. Usually it will only survive a few weeks to a month before dying […]
Iridis Wrasse
The Iridis Wrasse is also known as the Radiant Wrass, Orangehead Wrasse and the Radiant Africa Wrasse. It is found in the Western Indian Ocean. Males and females are both 4.7 in. This wrasse has a peaceful nature and should only be housed with peaceful fish. Minimum tank size is 40 gal. The aquarium should […]
Eightline Wrasse
The Eightline Wrasse is sometimes mistakenly called the Twelve Line Wrasse. It is ideal for a fish-only tank. It is exceptionally hardy, easy to feed and readily available, but can be very aggressive to other fish. Other Wrasses and Dottybacks can be aggressive towards it. Adult Eightline Wrasse reach 5.5 in. The minimum tank size […]