Saltwater
Axil spot wrasse
Halichoeres podostigma
Labridae, Corinae
Facts
Characteristics
- Length
- Up to 18.5 cm
- Body shape
- Streamlined
Care
- Group
- Missing
- Smallest aquarium
- 152 liters
- Diet
- Missing
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Behavior
Water values
Smallest tank
Range
More about the species
Description
Inhabits outer reef flats and upper slopes of coastal reefs to depths over 25 m, with rich coral and hydrozoan growth. Found on sand-rubble fringe, coastal and lagoon reefs at 2-12 m. Usually seen solitary.
Other names
Other scientific names
- Julis podostigma
In other languages
- Axilspot wrasse, Green-tail wrasse
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.