Sunset Wrasse Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Sunset Wrasse in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: intermediate
• Temperament: semi-aggressive
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 120 gallons
• Compatibility: Can be kept with other robust, semi-aggressive fish. Not suitable for reef tanks with small invertebrates or peaceful, slow-moving fish. Best kept singly or in a very large tank with multiple individuals introduced simultaneously.
• Special requirements: Requires a deep sand bed (at least 3-4 inches) for burrowing at night or when startled. Needs ample swimming space and plenty of live rock for hiding and foraging. A tight-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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