Slingjaw Wrasse Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Slingjaw Wrasse in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: advanced
• Temperament: semi-aggressive
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 180 gallons (680 liters)
• Compatibility: Best kept in a species-specific tank or with very large, robust, and non-aggressive tank mates. Will consume smaller fish and invertebrates.
• Special requirements: Requires a large tank with ample swimming space and plenty of live rock for hiding and foraging. A deep sand bed is beneficial as they may bury themselves at night or when startled. Excellent water quality is paramount. Due to their specialized feeding, they require a varied diet of meaty foods.

Water parameters

Temperature

72-78°F (22-26°C)

pH level

8.1-8.4

Hardness

8-12 dKH

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