Dusky Wrasse

Species information for the Dusky Wrasse, in the Wrasses category.

  1. FAMILY - Labridae

    SCIENTIFIC NAME - Halichoeres marginatus

    COMMON NAME -

    SIZE – 7 in (18 cm)

    RANGE - Indo-Pacific, Red Sea, Hawaii

    MIN. AQUARIUM SIZE - 90 gal (341 L)

    CARE LEVEL - Intermediate

    TEMPERAMENT – Semi-aggressive

    FOODS AND FEEDING - Should be fed a variety of high quality marine meaty foods.

    AQUARIUM SUITABILITY -

    REEF COMPATIBILITY - Yes

    CAPTIVE CARE – This is a semi-aggressive fish and should be kept one per tank with other semi-aggressive fish. Wrasses are known jumpers so the aquarium top should be covered.

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    Last edited by a moderator: Jun 26, 2014
    jhnrb, Aug 7, 2009
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