Saltwater
Red tail wrasse
Anampses chrysocephalus
Labridae, Corinae
Facts
Characteristics
- Length
- Up to 17 cm
- Body shape
- Streamlined
Care
- Group
- Missing
- Smallest aquarium
- 118 liters
- Diet
- Missing
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Behavior
Water values
Smallest tank
Range
More about the species
Description
Adults inhabit seaward reefs. Benthopelagic. A single male usually found with a group of females. Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding.
Other names
Other scientific names
- Anampses rubrocaudatus
In other languages
- Hvidplettet gylte
- Helmihuulikala
- Psychedelic wrasse, Red-tailed tamarin
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.