Sea Grass Wrasse, Emerald Wrasse - Novaculichthys macrolepidotus

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Sea Grass Wrasse

Scientific Name

Novaculichthys macrolepidotus

Reef Compatible

Yes

Care Level

Intermediate

Disposition

Semi-aggressive

Min. Tank Size

50 gallons

Mature Size

6 inches

Diet

Carnivore

Range

Indo-Pacific, Red Sea, Africa, Sri Lanka

Size Class

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Curator's Note

Wrasses are known to jump from aquariums. Be sure to have some sort of covering with no large open holes that they can escape from.

Other Common Names

Emerald Wrasse, Green Dragon Wrasse, Green Wrasse

Description

Often mistaken as a ‘green variation’ of the juvenile Dragon Wrasse, the Sea Grass Wrasse is best known for being able to control flat worm, pyramid snail, montipora eating nudibranches. They are relatively peaceful and require sand to bury themselves in. Adults may harass small fishes or small ornamental shrimps. It is often seen in shades of light to dark green, brown, or black.

Diet

Feed a varied diet consisting of large chunks of meaty foods. These foods include krill, raw table shrimp, squid, clam and mussel.