Melanurus Wrasse, Hoeven's Wrasse - Halichoeres melanurus

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Melanurus Wrasse

Scientific Name

Halichoeres melanurus

Reef Compatible

Yes

Care Level

Intermediate

Disposition

Peaceful

Min. Tank Size

50 gallons

Mature Size

5 inches

Diet

Carnivore

Range

Fiji, Australia

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

Hoeven's Wrasse, Tail Spot Wrasse, Yellow-lined Wrasse, Orange-tipped Rainbowfish, Tailspot Wrasse, Pinstriped Wrasse

Description

One of the best kept secrets in the hobby, the Melanurus Wrasse is one of the best problem solvers for Planaria flatworms in reef aquariums. Forget medications that can harm or damage your delicate motile invertebrates! The Melanurus Wrasse will consume flatworms and you will see the difference within a matter of a couple of days. Once the flatworms are gone you have an attractive, friendly fish that will readily adjust to a captive diet and frequent the water column with activity. There are definate differences in the sexes as the female has a spot on it's tail and the male lacks that spot.

Diet

Feed a varied diet consisting of large chunks of meaty foods. These foods include krill, raw table shrimp, squid, clam and mussel. Will learn to adapt to captive diet and will also likely supplement the captive diet by consuming amphipods and copepods.

Item #

Description

Price

Quantity

Stock Status

002936

Melanurus Wrasse, Small: over 1-1.5", Fiji, Female

$59.99

002937

Melanurus Wrasse, Medium: over 1.5-3.5", Fiji, Female

$64.99

002938

Melanurus Wrasse, Large: over 3.5-5.5", Fiji, Female

$74.99

007272

Melanurus Wrasse, Medium: over 1.5-3.5", Fiji, Male

$99.99

007273

Melanurus Wrasse, Large: over 3.5-5.5", Fiji, Male

$109.99

*	Due to availability and individuality of each species, colors and sizes may vary.

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