Blue-throated Wrasse Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Blue-throated Wrasse in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: advanced
• Temperament: semi-aggressive
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 500 gallons
• Compatibility: Best kept in a species-specific tank or with other large, robust, temperate marine fish. Avoid keeping with smaller, docile species or other wrasses unless the tank is exceptionally large and offers ample hiding spots.
• Special requirements: Requires a large, well-established temperate marine aquarium with significant rockwork for hiding and foraging. Excellent filtration and strong water movement are essential. Live rock and a deep sand bed are beneficial for natural foraging behaviors and potential burrowing at night. Temperature control is critical for this temperate species.

Water parameters

Temperature

14-20°C (57-68°F)

pH level

8.1-8.4

Hardness

8-12 dKH

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