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SALT WATER
- Vertebrate - Wrasses
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Broomtail Wrasse Cheilinus lunulatus
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Broomtail Wrasse (Cheilinus lunulatus)
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Family: Labridae
Maximum Size: 19.6 inches
Temperament: Generally Passive
Stamina: Hardy
Activity: Day / Diurnal
Tank Area Preference:
Entire Tank
Captive Breeding: Unreported
Sexual Differences: None Specified
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The Broomtail is a beautiful large Wrasse, named for its fringed tail. This Wrasse born female and will change to male if necessary. Keep only one per tank unless a mated pair. They can reach lengths of up to two feet, so make sure your system can handle this one. |
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The Broomtail Wrasse (Cheilinus lunulatus) belongs to the family named Labridae. Typically reaching a max size of about 19.6 inches in length, the Broomtail Wrasse is generally passive 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. Cheilinus lunulatus should not be housed in a tank less than 200 gallons in size. Tank parameters should be maintained with ph level between 8.1 - 8.4, 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 and a stable cave/sheltering ledge.
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salt water
Vertebrates
