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Zigzag Wrasse

Name : Zigzag Wrasse
Species : Wrasses
 

Family - Labridae

Scientific name - Halichoeres scapularis

Common name – Zigzag, Sand Wrasse

Size – 7 in (20 cm)

Range – Indo-Pacific

Min. Aquarium size - 90 gal (341 L)

Care Level - Intermediate

Temperament - Peaceful

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

Aquarium suitability -

Reef compatibility – With Caution, may eat invertebrates excluding corals.

Captive care – This is a peaceful fish and should be kept with other peaceful fish. It prefers aquariums with 3 inch sand beds to sleep and hide in. Wrasses are known jumpers so the aquarium top should be covered.

Zigzag Wrasse