Checkerboard Wrasse - Halichoeres hortulanus - Juvenile

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SKU: 241499
Manufacturer: That Fish Place
MPN: 0821-wrasse

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The Checkerboard Wrasse (Halichoeres hortulanus) is white with blue-grey checkerboard pattern on its sides. There are pink-orange bands on its green head and yellow spots or saddles along the spine, sometimes with another black spot by the tail. Younger specimens have paler bodies and yellow tails.

Wrasses from the Halichoeres and Thalassoma genera are some of the most active in the wrasse group. Most are narrow and torpedo-shaped. While Thalassoma wrasses are often in the upper to mid-water ranges of the aquarium, Halichoeres wrasses are often closer to the substrate or rockwork, especially when young. They also bury themselves in the substrate when resting or threatened. Because of this behavior, Halichoeres wrasses are often confused with some Coris wrasses. Thalassoma wrasses are also sometimes known as "paddlefin wrasses" due to their use of their pectoral fins while swimming. Longer aquariums with plenty of swimming room are best for these wrasses.

Halichoeres and Thalassoma wrasses are more active and aggressive than many other groups, especially as adults. Tankmates should be around the same size, aggression and activity level; avoid very small or docile tankmates, They should not be kept with invertebrates like crustaceans (crabs and shrimp) or feather duster worms. Some do not bother corals, but they may damage colonies as they search for food and may nip at polyps and fleshier corals. Feed a varied meaty diet of frozen and prepared foods; most wrasses will also graze on microinverts in the aquarium (copepods, amphipods, worms, etc.).

Specifications

Specifications
MPN
0821-wrasse
Manufacturer
That Fish Place
Common NameCheckerboard Wrasse - Juvenile
Scientific NameHalichoeres hortulanus
DifficultyEasy
Reef SafeYes, with caution
Invert SafeNo
Community SafeYes
Max Size (in inches)10
Min Tank Size (in gallons)100
OriginIndo-Pacific
Specific Gravity Range1.020-1.024
pH Range8.0-8.4
DietCarnivore
Temperature Range75-82
Internal Id
33691

State Restrictions
Alaska
Armed Forces Americas
Armed Forces Europe
Armed Forces Pacific
California
Hawaii
Puerto Rico

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