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SALT WATER  - Vertebrate - Wrasses

Klunzinger's Wrasse Thalassoma klunzingeri

Klunzinger's Wrasse (Thalassoma klunzingeri)  
Klunzinger's Wrasse Thalassoma klunzingeri
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region of origin

  Family:  Labridae
  Maximum Size:  8.5 inches
  Temperament:  Aggressive
  Stamina:  Hardy

  Activity:  Day / Diurnal
  Tank Area Preference:
   Entire Tank

  Captive Breeding:  Unreported
  Sexual Differences:  None Specified

  Aquarium Compatibility


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notes
   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 Klunzinger's Wrasse can be a bit territorial towards new tankmates. So, it is best to introduce this one last.   
overview
  
The Klunzinger's Wrasse (Thalassoma klunzingeri) belongs to the family named Labridae. Typically reaching a max size of about 8.5 inches in length, the Klunzinger'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 klunzingeri 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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