Humphead Wrasse Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Humphead Wrasse in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: expert
• Temperament: semi-aggressive
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 2000 gallons (7570 liters)
• Compatibility: Not suitable for most home aquariums due to its immense size and predatory nature. Can be kept with other very large, robust fish in public aquariums. Will consume smaller fish and invertebrates.
• Special requirements: Requires an extremely large, well-established aquarium with ample swimming space and robust filtration. Needs a varied diet of meaty foods. Not recommended for private aquarists due to ethical and practical considerations regarding its size and conservation status.

Water parameters

Temperature

75-82°F (24-28°C)

pH level

8.1-8.4

Hardness

8-12 dKH

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