Axillary Wrasse Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Axillary Wrasse in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: intermediate
• Temperament: semi-aggressive
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 50 gallons (190 liters)
• Compatibility: Can be kept with other robust, non-aggressive marine fish. Avoid keeping with very small or shy species, or other wrasses of similar size unless the tank is very large and offers ample hiding spots.
• Special requirements: Requires a well-established marine aquarium with plenty of live rock for hiding and foraging. A sand bed is beneficial for potential burrowing behavior, though less common than in some other wrasse species. Good water quality and stable parameters are crucial.

Water parameters

Temperature

18-24°C (64-75°F)

pH level

8.1-8.4

Hardness

8-12 dKH

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