Saltwater
Bluelined wrasse
Stethojulis albovittata
Labridae, Corinae
Facts
Characteristics
- Length
- Up to 14 cm
- Body shape
- Streamlined
Care
- Group
- Missing
- Smallest aquarium
- 73 liters
- Diet
- Missing
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Behavior
Water values
Smallest tank
Range
Native
Lives wild in India, Indonesia, Jordan, Maldives, Mauritius, Mozambique, Oman, Réunion, and 6 more countries.
More about the species
Description
Inhabits reef flats and clear lagoon and seaward reefs. Found singly or in small groups consisting of one male and a few females. Feeds on small invertebrates, especially crustaceans and mollusks.
Other names
Other scientific names
- Labrus albovittatus
- Labrus koelreuteri
- Stethojulis albovittatus
- Stethojulis axillaris
In other languages
- Blue-lined wrasse, Rainbowfish, Whiteline 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.