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Chiseltooth Wrasse

Name : Chiseltooth Wrasse
Species : Wrasses
 

Family - Labridae

Scientific name - Pseudodax moluccanus

Common name -

Size – 10 in (25 cm)

Range - Africa, Fiji, Sri Lanka

Min. Aquarium size - 100 gal (378 L)

Care Level - Difficult

Temperament - Peaceful

Foods and feeding - Should be fed a variety of high quality marine meaty foods. Will also eat other crustaceans.

Aquarium suitability -

Reef compatibility – With Caution

Captive care – This a good fish for the advanced hobbyist. Wrasses are known jumpers so the aquarium top should be covered.

Chiseltooth Wrasse