Dragon Wrasse
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The Dragon Wrasse is also referred to as the Rockmover Wrasse. The juvenile, has a burgundy body with white markings. The fins are also notable in their appearance, especially the first two dorsal spines that form a "cow-lick." The adult does not have the large dorsal spines and has a light-blue to green body with impressive darker markings.
It should reside in a 75 gallon or larger aquarium with a 2-4 inch sandy bottom in which it can submerge itself, since it sleeps in the sand. It may be kept with fish that are aggressive or larger than it is, but house only one per tank. It should not be placed in a reef aquarium. As the Dragon Wrasse matures it will eat crustaceans, snails, shrimp, starfish, smaller fish, worms, and other invertebrates. It also moves the corals and rearranges the rocks in the aquarium to find food. The aquarium should also have a tight-fitting lid to prevent it from jumping out.
The diet should include meaty items such as chopped seafoods, brine or mysid shrimp, live black worms, grass shrimp, and flaked food. Larger specimens may be given small feeder fish.
Name: Dragon Wrasse (Novaculichthys taeniourus)
Family: Labridae
Range: Indo-Pacific
Size: Up to 12 inches
Diet: Carnivore
Tank Set-up: Marine: Gravel or sand
Reef Compatible: No
Tank Conditions: 72-78°F; sg 1.020-1.025; pH 8.1-8.4
Minimum Tank Capacity: 75 gallon
Light: High
Temperament: Aggressive
Swimming Level: No specific level
Care Level: Moderate
Reproduction: Egg Layer
Looks like you should only keep one per tank.
It should reside in a 75 gallon or larger aquarium with a 2-4 inch sandy bottom in which it can submerge itself, since it sleeps in the sand. It may be kept with fish that are aggressive or larger than it is, but house only one per tank. It should not be placed in a reef aquarium. As the Dragon Wrasse matures it will eat crustaceans, snails, shrimp, starfish, smaller fish, worms, and other invertebrates. It also moves the corals and rearranges the rocks in the aquarium to find food. The aquarium should also have a tight-fitting lid to prevent it from jumping out.
The diet should include meaty items such as chopped seafoods, brine or mysid shrimp, live black worms, grass shrimp, and flaked food. Larger specimens may be given small feeder fish.
Name: Dragon Wrasse (Novaculichthys taeniourus)
Family: Labridae
Range: Indo-Pacific
Size: Up to 12 inches
Diet: Carnivore
Tank Set-up: Marine: Gravel or sand
Reef Compatible: No
Tank Conditions: 72-78°F; sg 1.020-1.025; pH 8.1-8.4
Minimum Tank Capacity: 75 gallon
Light: High
Temperament: Aggressive
Swimming Level: No specific level
Care Level: Moderate
Reproduction: Egg Layer
Looks like you should only keep one per tank.
keleighr
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Originally Posted by jdragunas
The Dragon Wrasse is also referred to as the Rockmover Wrasse. The juvenile, has a burgundy body with white markings. The fins are also notable in their appearance, especially the first two dorsal spines that form a "cow-lick." The adult does not have the large dorsal spines and has a light-blue to green body with impressive darker markings.
It should reside in a 75 gallon or larger aquarium with a 2-4 inch sandy bottom in which it can submerge itself, since it sleeps in the sand. It may be kept with fish that are aggressive or larger than it is, but house only one per tank. It should not be placed in a reef aquarium. As the Dragon Wrasse matures it will eat crustaceans, snails, shrimp, starfish, smaller fish, worms, and other invertebrates. It also moves the corals and rearranges the rocks in the aquarium to find food. The aquarium should also have a tight-fitting lid to prevent it from jumping out.
The diet should include meaty items such as chopped seafoods, brine or mysid shrimp, live black worms, grass shrimp, and flaked food. Larger specimens may be given small feeder fish.
Name: Dragon Wrasse (Novaculichthys taeniourus)
Family: Labridae
Range: Indo-Pacific
Size: Up to 12 inches
Diet: Carnivore
Tank Set-up: Marine: Gravel or sand
Reef Compatible: No
Tank Conditions: 72-78°F; sg 1.020-1.025; pH 8.1-8.4
Minimum Tank Capacity: 75 gallon
Light: High
Temperament: Aggressive
Swimming Level: No specific level
Care Level: Moderate
Reproduction: Egg Layer
Looks like you should only keep one per tank.
I just love how smart you are! :cheer:
The Dragon Wrasse is also referred to as the Rockmover Wrasse. The juvenile, has a burgundy body with white markings. The fins are also notable in their appearance, especially the first two dorsal spines that form a "cow-lick." The adult does not have the large dorsal spines and has a light-blue to green body with impressive darker markings.
It should reside in a 75 gallon or larger aquarium with a 2-4 inch sandy bottom in which it can submerge itself, since it sleeps in the sand. It may be kept with fish that are aggressive or larger than it is, but house only one per tank. It should not be placed in a reef aquarium. As the Dragon Wrasse matures it will eat crustaceans, snails, shrimp, starfish, smaller fish, worms, and other invertebrates. It also moves the corals and rearranges the rocks in the aquarium to find food. The aquarium should also have a tight-fitting lid to prevent it from jumping out.
The diet should include meaty items such as chopped seafoods, brine or mysid shrimp, live black worms, grass shrimp, and flaked food. Larger specimens may be given small feeder fish.
Name: Dragon Wrasse (Novaculichthys taeniourus)
Family: Labridae
Range: Indo-Pacific
Size: Up to 12 inches
Diet: Carnivore
Tank Set-up: Marine: Gravel or sand
Reef Compatible: No
Tank Conditions: 72-78°F; sg 1.020-1.025; pH 8.1-8.4
Minimum Tank Capacity: 75 gallon
Light: High
Temperament: Aggressive
Swimming Level: No specific level
Care Level: Moderate
Reproduction: Egg Layer
Looks like you should only keep one per tank.
I just love how smart you are! :cheer:
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jdragunas
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lol... it's all a facade...
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jdragunas
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lol *blushes*
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jdragunas
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lol, don't do that... i just know the right websites to look up for info...
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devildog01
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Originally Posted by jdragunas
lol, don't do that... i just know the right websites to look up for info...
I know exactly which one u get all this from too...
lol, don't do that... i just know the right websites to look up for info...
I know exactly which one u get all this from too...
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cartman101
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are they compatible with rays/sharks?
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jdragunas
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They are generally compatible with: Large Angelfish, Boxfish, Damselfish and Tangs & Surgeons.
Caution is required with: Dwarf Angelfish, Anglers & Frogfish, Anthias, Basslets, Blennies, Butterflyfish, Cardinalfish, Clownfish, Eels, Filefish, Goatfish, Gobies, Groupers, Grunts & Sweetlips, Hawkfish, Hogfish, Lionfish & Scorpionfish, Parrotfish, Puffers, Squirrelfish, Triggerfish and Wrasse.
They are not compatible with: Batfish, Pseudochromis, Seahorses & Pipefish and Sharks & Rays.
looks like a big no there... sorry...
Caution is required with: Dwarf Angelfish, Anglers & Frogfish, Anthias, Basslets, Blennies, Butterflyfish, Cardinalfish, Clownfish, Eels, Filefish, Goatfish, Gobies, Groupers, Grunts & Sweetlips, Hawkfish, Hogfish, Lionfish & Scorpionfish, Parrotfish, Puffers, Squirrelfish, Triggerfish and Wrasse.
They are not compatible with: Batfish, Pseudochromis, Seahorses & Pipefish and Sharks & Rays.
looks like a big no there... sorry...