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Spotted wrasse
(Anampses meleagrides)

Spotted wrasse

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Names

Scientific name
Anampses meleagrides
Anampses amboinensis
Anampses ikedai
Anampses lunatus
Anampses nagayoi

Common name
Spotted wrasse
Speckled wrasse
Dotted wrasse
Yellow-tail wrasse
Yellow tail tamarin

Origin

what are its countries of origin?

Origin: Indian Ocean, Red Sea and South Pacific
Natural habitat:sandy areas and coral reefs, up to 50 metres deep.

Dimorphism

what are the physical differences between males and females?

The tail is orange in the male and bright yellow in the female.

Group

Group

Labridae

Volume

what is the minimum volume for this species?

300 L / 66 Imp gal / 79 US gal

Parameters

what are the water parameters for the maintenance of this fish?

T°: 24 à 28°C or 75 to 82°F
pH: 7.5 to 8.5
Density: 1021 to 1026

Difficulty

Difficulty

Average

Size

what is the maximum size of this fish?

up to 15cm (6")

Longevity

what is the average life expectancy of this fish?

10 to 12 years

Living zone

in which area of the aquarium does this fish live?

Middle and depth

Individuals

sociability of the species

1 or couple

Food

How to feed the Spotted wrasse?

Food

How to feed the Spotted wrasse?

This carnivorous fish is not very difficult to feed. You can give it small crustaceans, preferably live (if not frozen).

Behavior

What kind of behavior does the Palette Spotted wrasse have?

Behavior

What kind of behavior does the Spotted wrasse have?

This wrasse is a shy and fearful fish that needs to feel safe at all times. In fact, during the day, it likes to burrow into the ground regularly. It will do this several times a day (and night) but for a short time.

Cohabitation

Who can live with the Spotted wrasse?

Cohabitation

Who can live with the Spotted wrasse?

In the wild, the Yellowtail Wrasse lives alone or in pairs. In aquariums, it can therefore be kept either alone or in pairs for large aquariums.

For the rest of the species, it is important to pay attention to the cohabitation with small invertebrates, potential prey.

Breeding

How to breed the Spotted wrasse?

Breeding

How to breed the Spotted wrasse?

Reproduction of this species has not yet been successful in captivity.

Interestingly, it is a protogynous hermaphrodite, meaning that it is female early in its life, then some fish become males over time.

Its aquarium

Which aquarium for the Spotted wrasse?

Its aquarium

Which aquarium for the Spotted wrasse?

Its aquarium can get closer to its natural habitat if it is composed of rocks, corals and open sand areas. A reef aquarium is ideal for him.

In order to satisfy his instinct to silt up, install a thick layer of sand at the bottom of the aquarium (count at least 7 cm thick). For the quality of the sand, choose one that is fairly fine and smooth (not sharp).

Because of its shy nature, the yellowtail wrasse will need a safe decoration.

For maintenance, the water quality must be irreproachable. Generally speaking, it appreciates a good brewing.

Good To know

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Good To know

Find all additional information!

Particularly sensitive to transport, this pretty fish is only rarely offered in aquariums.

Acclimatization is a difficult stage that can weaken this wrasse. Aim for a slow and gentle acclimatization to increase the chances of success.

Its family, the wrasse family, contains more than 500 species of fish!

Its name "Anampses" comes from a Greek word meaning "to curl up". This characteristic refers to the shape of its teeth, curved forward.

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