FAMILY - Labridae
SCIENTIFIC NAME - Choerodon fasciatus
COMMON NAME - Harlequin Tuskfish
SIZE – 12 in (30.5 cm)
RANGE - Indo-Pacific, Australia
MIN. AQUARIUM SIZE - 90 gal (341 L)
CARE LEVEL - Intermediate
TEMPERAMENT – Semi-aggressive
FOODS AND FEEDING - Should be fed a variety of high quality marine meaty foods. Will also eat other crustaceans and some invertebrates.
AQUARIUM SUITABILITY -
REEF COMPATIBILITY - No
CAPTIVE CARE – This is normally a very docile fish, and is commonly picked on by other fish. However, once it gets established it can become aggressive to new additions, especially if the fish is smaller. Wrasses are known jumpers so the aquarium top should be covered.
SCIENTIFIC NAME - Choerodon fasciatus
COMMON NAME - Harlequin Tuskfish
SIZE – 12 in (30.5 cm)
RANGE - Indo-Pacific, Australia
MIN. AQUARIUM SIZE - 90 gal (341 L)
CARE LEVEL - Intermediate
TEMPERAMENT – Semi-aggressive
FOODS AND FEEDING - Should be fed a variety of high quality marine meaty foods. Will also eat other crustaceans and some invertebrates.
AQUARIUM SUITABILITY -
REEF COMPATIBILITY - No
CAPTIVE CARE – This is normally a very docile fish, and is commonly picked on by other fish. However, once it gets established it can become aggressive to new additions, especially if the fish is smaller. Wrasses are known jumpers so the aquarium top should be covered.
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