Scarlet Wrasse Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Scarlet Wrasse in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: intermediate
• Temperament: semi-aggressive
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 200 gallons (750 liters)
• Compatibility: Best kept with other robust, temperate marine fish. Can be aggressive towards smaller or more docile species, especially conspecifics if not introduced carefully or in a very large tank with ample hiding spots. Not reef-safe as it will consume invertebrates.
• Special requirements: Requires a well-established temperate marine aquarium with excellent filtration and strong water movement. Ample live rock for hiding and foraging is essential. A sand bed is beneficial for occasional burrowing. Needs a varied diet of meaty foods.

Water parameters

Temperature

14-20°C (57-68°F)

pH level

8.1-8.4

Hardness

8-12 dKH

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