Lunare, Lyretail Wrasse / Thalassoma lunare

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SCIENTIFIC NAME - Thalassoma lunare

COMMON NAME – Lunare, Lyretail Wrasse

SIZE – 10 in (25.5 cm)

MIN. AQUARIUM SIZE - 125 gal (473 L)

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

REEF COMPATIBILITY – No

CAPTIVE CARE – This an aggressive fish and should be kept with other aggressive fish. It may kill and eat smaller fish. This fish should be added last to the tank because of its highly territorial nature. It may be kept with a mate if the tank is over 150 gallons. The Lunare Wrasse prefers an aquarium with lots of rockwork. Wrasses are known jumpers so the aquarium top should be covered.