Blue-spotted Wrasse (Thalassoma lunare)
Fish in the family Labridae. Moderate care. Reef Safe with Caution.
Quick facts
Appearance
The Blue-spotted Wrasse displays bright green coloration with characteristic blue spots and streaks along the head and body, transitioning to yellow-green posteriorly. It has a somewhat elongated body typical of wrasses with pronounced lips and a terminal mouth.
Diet and feeding
In captivity, feed a varied carnivorous diet including mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, and quality frozen marine preparations 1–2 times daily. They will also consume small crustaceans and benthic fauna naturally occurring in the aquarium.
Difficulty and care for the Blue-spotted Wrasse
Moderate - Blue-spotted Wrasse requires standard marine aquarium maintenance and intermediate fish keeping skills.
Common health issues
Marine Ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disease, Bacterial Infections, Fungal Infections
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific from the Red Sea and East Africa to Hawaii and the Great Barrier Reef.
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