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Potters Leopard Wrasse

Name : Potters Leopard Wrasse
Species : Wrasses
 

Family - Labridae

Scientific name - Macropharyngodon geoffroyi

Common name – Potter’s Leopard, Potters, Geoffroy’s, Shortnose Wrasse

Size – 4.5 in (11.4 cm)

Range - Hawaii

Min. Aquarium size - 50 gal (189 gal)

Care Level - Expert

Temperament - Peaceful

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

Aquarium suitability -

Reef compatibility - Yes

Captive care – This fish requires a mature reef system with lots of live foods for them to eat. It also requires a sand bed of at least 3 inches to hide and sleep in. This is a peaceful fish that does best with other peaceful fish. Wrasses are known jumpers so the aquarium top should be covered

Potters Leopard Wrasse