Marble Wrasse

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Latin Name: Halichoeres hortulanus
Common Name(s): Marble Wrasse, Checkerboard Wrasse, Hortulanus Wrasse
Difficulty: Intermediate
Temperament: Peaceful; may become territorial when it becomes established.
Adult Full Size: 11"
Minimum Tank Size: 75 Gallons (Will need to upgrade as it grows.)
Safe for Reef Tanks: With Caution
Required UV: Not Required
Required Skimmer: Not Required
Foods: ABN Chromo Pellets, Chromo Flakes, Marine Flakes, Mysis Flakes, Frozen Brine, Frozen Mysis, Bloodworm, Trifecta, Reef Frenzy, Nano Reef Frenzy, Fish Frenzy, Omega Brine, Marine Cuisine, Multipack, Beta Brine, Arctic Poles, Roe, Frozen Krill, Frozen Squid

Description: The Marble Wrasse is a beautiful, utilitarian fish that can help eat flatworms in reef aquaria. This wrasse has a white body with a black "checkerboard" pattern. Their dorsal and caudal fin are bright yellow. The face on this wrasse is a pale green with vibrant pink-orange striping. This fish originates from a wide range in the Indo-Pacific. The marble wrasse is reef safe where it will not bother corals, but it may prey upon cleanup crew and ornamental crustaceans when large enough. A tight fitting lid is a must as wrasses can easily jump out of the tank. This fish also requires a sandbed as the Marble Wrasse sleeps and hides in the sandbed. This is a hardy wrasse that will accept all prepared foods.