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SALT WATER
- Vertebrate - Wrasses
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Hardwick's Wrasse Thalassoma hardwicke
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Hardwick's Wrasse (Thalassoma hardwicke)
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| Aliases: Sixbar Wrasse |
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Family: Labridae
Maximum Size: 7.9 inches
Temperament: Aggressive
Stamina: Hardy
Activity: Day / Diurnal
Tank Area Preference:
Entire Tank
Captive Breeding: Unreported
Sexual Differences: None Specified
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The Hardwick's Wrasse is an active and colorful wrasse that makes a fine addition to most fish only tanks. While it will not mess with corals, it will devour most crustaceans and small fish. It can be a bit territorial towards new tankmates. So, it is best to introduce this one last. |
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The Hardwick's Wrasse (Thalassoma hardwicke) is sometimes called a Sixbar Wrasse. It belongs to the family named Labridae. Typically reaching a max size of about 7.9 inches in length, the Hardwick's 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 hardwicke 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
Vertebrates
