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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
8
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
 
$54.99
 
 
In Stock
002937   Melanurus Wrasse, Medium: over 1.5-3.5", Fiji, Female
 
$59.99
 
 
In Stock
002938   Melanurus Wrasse, Large: over 3.5-5.5", Fiji, Female
 
$74.99
     
007272   Melanurus Wrasse, Medium: over 1.5-3.5", Fiji, Male
 
$89.99
 
 
In Stock
007273   Melanurus Wrasse, Large: over 3.5-5.5", Fiji, Male
 
$99.99
 
 
In Stock
 
 
* Due to availability and individuality of each species, colors and sizes may vary.
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