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Girdled Wrasse Aquarium Care Guide

Paralabrus passerculus

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Keeping Girdled Wrasse in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

  • Care level: intermediate
  • Temperament: peaceful
  • Diet: carnivore
  • Minimum tank size: 50_gallons
  • Compatibility: Generally compatible with other peaceful reef-safe fish. Avoid keeping with aggressive species or very small, shy fish that might be outcompeted for food. Can be kept in pairs or small groups if introduced simultaneously to a sufficiently large tank with ample hiding spots.
  • Special requirements: Requires a well-established reef aquarium with plenty of live rock for hiding and foraging. A sand bed is beneficial as they may burrow at night or when stressed. Good water quality and stable parameters are crucial. Provide 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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