Saltwater
Ballan wrasse
Labrus bergylta
Labridae
Facts
Characteristics
- Length
- Up to 65.9 cm
- Body shape
- Streamlined
Care
- Group
- Missing
- Smallest aquarium
- 6,044 liters
- Diet
- Missing
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Behavior
Water values
Smallest tank
Range
Native
Lives wild in Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Isle of Man, Morocco, Netherlands, and 6 more countries.
More about the species
Description
Adults are found in littoral (10-20 m) zone around rocks, offshore reefs, and seaweed. Young often in intertidal areas. All are born females and change sex when they are 4-14 years old. One (or more) female spawns in nest of algae, built by male in a crevice. Feed on crustaceans and mollusks. Oviparous.
Other names
Other scientific names
- Crenilabrus multidentatus
- Labrus balanus
- Labrus ballan
- Labrus berggylta
- Labrus comber
- Labrus donovani
In other languages
- Berggylt, Berggylte, Leppefisker
- Berggylta
- Berggylte, Berggylt
- Huulikala, Viherhuulikala
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.