Species Profile
Melanurus Wrasse
Halichoeres melanurus
Also known as: Hoeven's Wrasse, Tail-spot Wrasse
Wrassessemi-aggressive
Adult size
5″
Minimum tank
55 gal
Temperature
72–82°F
pH
8.1–8.4
Schooling
Solitary OK
Water level
mid
Diet
Frozen mysis, brine shrimp, marine pellets, snails, copepods
Notes
Active hunter that controls pyramidellid snails, flatworms, and bristleworms. More boisterous than the closely-related yellow coris — can harass small peaceful tankmates added later. Sleeps buried in sand.
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