checkerboard wrasse
halichoeres hortulanus
checkerboard wrasse
halichoeres hortulanus
Moderate This fish is considered a moderately difficult one. Read well into how to care for this fish and which tank mates it needs, so you can take good care of it. This fish doesn't take pleasure in swimming in smaller aquariums, it needs at least 1000 liter to feel good. Keep your salinity within 1.022-1.027 (at 25°C) and temperature between 24-28°C. The Checkerboard Wrasse likes to eat artemia, big frozen food, clam meat, flakes, mysis and snails.
This fish is reefsafe with caution. There is a risk involved in introducing it to your corals. Read about the experiences of other hobbyists and make up your own mind about taking that risk. Don't say we didn't warn you!
This fish is peaceful, which means it probably won't attack other fishes. Alas, a lot of peaceful fish do get easily harassed by other, bigger and more aggressive fish. Keep this in mind when mixing different types of fish. Having a lot of hiding places might help in the process.