Saltwater
Celebes wrasse
Oxycheilinus celebicus
Labridae, Cheilininae
Facts
Characteristics
- Length
- Up to 24 cm
- Body shape
- Streamlined
Care
- Group
- Missing
- Smallest aquarium
- 332 liters
- Diet
- Missing
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Behavior
Water values
Smallest tank
Range
Native
Lives wild in Australia, China, Indonesia, Japan, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Myanmar (Burma), New Caledonia, and 10 more countries.
More about the species
Description
Inhabits coral-rich areas of protected reefs, with a rich mix of soft and brittle hard corals and other invertebrates. Reported to be associated with the mushroom Heliofungia actiniformis. Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding.
Other names
Other scientific names
- Cheilinus celebicus
- Cheilinus oxyrhynchus
In other languages
- Celebes maori wrasse, Celebes maoriwrasse, Eared maori wrasse, Slender maori, Slender maori wrasse, 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.