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SALT WATER
- Vertebrate - Wrasses
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Banana Wrasse Thalassoma lutescens
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Banana Wrasse (Thalassoma lutescens)
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| Aliases: Sunset Wrasse, Yellow Wrasse |
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Family: Labridae
Maximum Size: 12.5 inches
Temperament: Aggressive
Stamina: Hardy
Activity: Day / Diurnal
Tank Area Preference:
Entire Tank
Captive Breeding: Unreported
Sexual Differences: None Specified
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One fish that gets better looking with age. This active and colorful wrasse makes a fine addition to most fish only tanks. While it will not mess with corals, it will devour most crustaceans and small fish. The Banana Wrasse can be a bit territorial towards new tankmates. So, it is best to introduce this one last. |
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The Banana Wrasse (Thalassoma lutescens) is sometimes called a Sunset Wrasse or a Yellow Wrasse. It belongs to the family named Labridae. Typically reaching a max size of about 12.5 inches in length, the Banana Wrasse is aggressive in nature and hardy in stamina. It's more active during the daytime and less at night, and will hang out across the entire tank. According to FishDB current data, captive breeding success is unreported and there are no external signs of sexual differences. Thalassoma lutescens should not be housed in a tank less than 75 gallons in size. Tank parameters should be maintained with ph level between 8.1 - 8.3, temperature between 77 - 79 degrees fahrenheit, and a salinity between 1.020 - 1.023. Some of the environmental concerns that you should strive to replicate in your home aquaria to promote succesful acclimation include extra swimming area, plenty of hiding places, and a deep substrate.
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salt water
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