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Melanurus Wrasse

Halichoeres melanurus

Price: $21.15 USD

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The Melanurus Wrasse (Halichoeres melanurus), also called the Tail Spot or Hoeven's Wrasse, has blue-green tones crossed by horizontal pink or yellow stripes that intensify with age. It is valued for controlling fireworms, pyramidellid snails, and flatworms, needs a minimum 190-liter tank with a 5–8 cm sand bed and tight lid, peaceful to semi-peaceful temperament, easy-to-moderate care, and a varied protein-rich diet.

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