Black-backed Wrasse EXPERT ONLY (Anampses neoguinaicus)

Fish in the family Labridae. Expert care. Reef Safe with Caution.

Quick facts

Scientific nameAnampses neoguinaicus

FamilyLabridae

Care levelExpert

Reef safetyReef Safe with Caution

TemperamentSemi Aggressive

Dietcarnivore

Adult size7.5 in

Minimum tank size125 gallons

Water parametersTemperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.025

Feeding scheduleFeed 2-3 times daily

Appearance

Male has a distinctive dark dorsal band across the back, with bright green coloration on the head and body; females are more uniformly reddish-orange. The wrasse has an elongated body typical of the genus Anampses.

Diet and feeding

Feed meaty foods including mysis shrimp, small frozen fish, and quality marine flakes. Supplement with small crustaceans and copepods. Feed 2-3 times daily in smaller portions.

Difficulty and care for the Black-backed Wrasse EXPERT ONLY

Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.

Origin and habitat

Indo-Pacific, from the Great Barrier Reef and New Guinea waters to the Indo-Malaysian region.

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