I got this new wrasse that burrows and sleep underneath sand. Anyone can please ID this and hope for care guide?
Tank mates are two clownfish and few yellow mollys.
Tank mates are two clownfish and few yellow mollys.
Your lighting is making harder to ID but I think it' a Halichoeres leucoxanthus
Yellow & Purple Wrasse, Juvenile: Saltwater Aquarium Fish for Marine Aquariums
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That is a juvenile Thalassoma Lunare. Juveniles bury in the sand, but as it matures it will likely sleep in the rock work. It will get big 10 - 12" and become aggressive with age. It will be capable of eating your clean up crew and will probably kill your mollies at some point.
Yup, Lunare Wrasse. My LFS has these guys in all the time... not sure why since they are far from reef safe.
Can't imagine many people have tanks big enough for these guys.
Can't imagine many people have tanks big enough for these guys.
+1 to this, will also add that the genus thalassoma as a whole are more active than other commonly owned wrasses. Definitely are capable of getting 10-12 inch long if given the right tank to stay in. Will possibly kill most peaceful fish (Gobies, Mollies, Blennies ect).
lunare will turn a pretty blue and excellent source for consuming worms and flatworms.3" sandbed is sufficient for them to burrow
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