Zigzag Wrasse

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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.

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