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SALT WATER  - Vertebrate - Wrasses

Psychedelic Wrasse Anampses chrysocephalus

Psychedelic Wrasse (Anampses chrysocephalus)  
Psychedelic Wrasse Anampses chrysocephalus
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region of origin

  Family:  Labridae
  Maximum Size:  6.0 inches
  Temperament:  Passive
  Stamina:  Sensitive

  Activity:  Day / Diurnal
  Tank Area Preference:
   Entire Tank

  Captive Breeding:  Unreported
  Sexual Differences:  None Specified

  Aquarium Compatibility


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notes
   The Anampses genus is also refered to as tamarin wrasses. A beautiful and peaceful wrasse, however there is a downside. They do not fair well in shipping, and tend to starve themselves in the aquarium. As they acclimate and make the crossover to prepared foods, they will feed on amphipods in an established aquarium. Also, they rest by burying themselves in the substrate at night for security.   
overview
  
The Psychedelic Wrasse (Anampses chrysocephalus) belongs to the family named Labridae. Typically reaching a max size of about 6.0 inches in length, the Psychedelic Wrasse is passive in nature and sensitive 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. Anampses chrysocephalus should not be housed in a tank less than 55 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 plenty of hiding places and a deep substrate.

  
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