Melanurus Wrasse

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Difficulty: Beginner
Temperament: Peaceful; May become territorial as it establishes itself in aquarium 
Latin Name: Halichoeres melanurus
Common Names: Wardley Wrasse, Tail Spot Wrasse, Yellow-lined Wrasse, Pinstriped Wrasse, Orange-tipped Rainbowfish
Adult full size: 6”
Minimum Tank Size: 55 gallons
UV Required: No (Recommended)
Protein Skimmer: No (Recommended) 
Reef Safe: Yes
Foods: ABN Chromo Pellets, ABN Marine Flakes, ABN Trifecta, Brine, Mysis, Bloodworm, LRS: Reef Frenzy, Reef Nutrition: Arctic Pods, Reef Nutrition: ROE, San Francisco Bay Brand: Multipack

Description: This is a great reef wrasse for most aquaria, reaching a max size of 6”. Many reefers adore this fish for eradicating coral reefs of pest flatworms. Melanurus wrasses readily accept and will aggressively eat all prepared foods. Melanurus wrasses do bury themselves for defensive purposes, so do not be alarmed if they go missing for a few days. You need a very tight-fitted lid for the tank as they may jump out of the aquarium. Wrasses may fight with other wrasses, be cautious when mixing.