Species Profile
Possum Wrasse
Wetmorella nigropinnata
Also known as: Pygmy Possum Wrasse, Black-Banded Possum Wrasse
Wrassespeaceful
Adult size
3″
Minimum tank
30 gal
Temperature
72–82°F
pH
8.1–8.4
Schooling
Solitary OK
Water level
mid
Diet
Frozen mysis, brine shrimp, copepods
Notes
Small, shy reef wrasse with a deep red body and white eye-spots near the tail. Perfect for nano reefs — peaceful, small enough not to harass tankmates, hardy. Hides in rockwork; takes weeks to come out reliably.
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