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Pastel Ringwrasse Aquarium Care Guide

Hologymnosus doliatus

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Keeping Pastel Ringwrasse in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

  • Care level: advanced
  • Temperament: semi-aggressive
  • Diet: carnivore
  • Minimum tank size: 180 gallons
  • Compatibility: Best kept with other large, robust fish. Can be aggressive towards smaller or more docile tankmates. Not reef-safe as it will consume small invertebrates and possibly small fish.
  • Special requirements: Requires a deep sand bed (at least 4-6 inches) for burrowing at night or when startled. Needs ample swimming space and rockwork for shelter. A tightly fitting lid is essential as they are known jumpers.

Water parameters

Temperature
72-78°F (22-26°C)
pH level
8.1-8.4
Hardness
8-12 dKH

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