Saltwater
Elegant wrasse
Anampses elegans
Labridae, Corinae
Facts
Characteristics
- Length
- Up to 29 cm
- Body shape
- Streamlined
Care
- Group
- Missing
- Smallest aquarium
- 585 liters
- Diet
- Missing
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Behavior
Water values
Smallest tank
Range
Native
Lives wild in Australia, Chile, French Polynesia, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Norfolk Island, Pitcairn Islands, and Vietnam.
More about the species
Description
Adults are primarily found in lagoons. Also in coastal reef areas. Feed on a variety of invertebrates. Females in groups of up to 80 or more, males territorial. Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding.
Other names
Other scientific names
- Anampses variolatus
Articles
All articles
How to add new fish4 min read
From the store to the tank: how to get the fish used to your water, why you should add only a few at a time, and what to watch for in the first few days.
Quarantine for new fish3 min read
Why new fish should live in a tank of their own for a few weeks before they move in, what you need, and what to look for.
From freshwater to saltwater3 min read
What is different in a saltwater aquarium: salt, refractometer, live rock and corals. An introduction for anyone thinking of giving it a try.