Ornate Wrasse Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Ornate Wrasse in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: intermediate
• Temperament: semi-aggressive
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 75 gallons
• Compatibility: Generally compatible with other peaceful to semi-aggressive fish. Avoid keeping with very small, docile fish or invertebrates that could be prey. Best kept singly or in a large tank with multiple females and one male if introduced simultaneously.
• Special requirements: Requires a sand bed of at least 3-4 inches for burrowing at night or when startled. A well-established tank with plenty of live rock for hiding and foraging is essential. Good water quality and stable parameters are crucial.

Water parameters

Temperature

72-78°F (22-26°C)

pH level

8.1-8.4

Hardness

8-12 dKH

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