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Melanurus Wrasse (Halichoeres melanurus)

Melanurus Wrasse

Halichoeres melanurus

saltwatereasy to keepfishpeacefulswims midreef-safe with caution

Buries itself in sand at night, so it needs a sand bed. Jumps; keep a lid on.

In a reef: eats small snails, bristleworms and pest flatworms.

Adult size
4.5 in
Smallest tank
55 gal
Keep them in groups of
1+
Temperature
74–82 °F
pH
8–8.4
Food
Carnivore: frozen foods, pellets
Start a saltwater build to add this

Gets along with

Cerith SnailBlue-leg Hermit CrabNassarius SnailAstrea SnailYellow Clown GobyScarlet Reef Hermit CrabTrochus SnailNeon Goby

Think twice about

Blue Devil Damselfish — too aggressive for itDwarf Fuzzy Lionfish — too aggressive for itMaroon Clownfish — too aggressive for itPicasso Triggerfish — too aggressive for it

Easy corals it leaves alone

ZoanthidsPulsing XeniaPalythoaGreen Star PolypsDevil’s Hand LeatherDiscosoma Mushroom

Care ranges are typical hobby guidance and vary by source and by where the animal came from. Ask your supplier and watch your own tank. Spot a mistake on this page? Let me know.