Saltwater
Saddle wrasse
Thalassoma duperrey
Labridae, Corinae
Facts
Characteristics
- Length
- Up to 28 cm
- Body shape
- Streamlined
Care
- Group
- Missing
- Smallest aquarium
- 527 liters
- Diet
- Missing
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Behavior
Water values
Smallest tank
Range
More about the species
Description
Occur in clear lagoon and seaward reefs. Benthopelagic over coral, rock and rubble. Feed mainly on benthic animals. Juveniles and adults sometimes act as cleaners. Spawning occur either in aggregations by fish in the initial color phase or in pairs, typically with the terminal male being much larger than the female.
Other names
Other scientific names
- Julis duperrey
- Thalassoma duperreyi
In other languages
- Sadellæbefisk
- Saddle-back 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.