Saltwater
Rock wrasse
Halichoeres semicinctus
Labridae, Corinae
Facts
Characteristics
- Length
- Up to 38 cm
- Body shape
- Streamlined
Care
- Group
- Missing
- Smallest aquarium
- 1,287 liters
- Diet
- Missing
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Behavior
Water values
Smallest tank
Range
More about the species
Description
Found close to rocks near patches of sand and in tide pools. Dart into sand when disturbed and sleep at night buried in sand with head protruding. Feed on gastropods, small crustaceans and has been observed to pick ectoparasites from other fishes. Each individual functions first as female but changes to a male at length of about 30 cm. Pelagic spawners.
Other names
Other scientific names
- Julis semicinctus
In other languages
- Klippelæbefisk
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.