Chiseltooth Wrasse (Pseudodax moluccanus)
Fish in the family Labridae. Moderate care. Not Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
The Chiseltooth Wrasse features distinctive chisel-like teeth (visible when mouth is open) and a streamlined, elongated body. Coloration is predominantly green-blue with yellow-orange markings on the head and anterior body; individuals display considerable color variation based on sex and mood.
Diet and feeding
In captivity, feed a varied diet of meaty foods including mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, and small frozen fish. Small crustaceans and zooplankton are also accepted. Soak frozen foods in vitamin supplements to maintain health.
Difficulty and care for the Chiseltooth Wrasse
Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific from Indonesia through the Philippines to the Great Barrier Reef and Samoa.
Log Chiseltooth Wrasse in your reef tank
Reef Trak gives you the full record on every species in your tank: acquisition date, source, photos, parameters at time of stocking, and links to maintenance and feeding events. Track Chiseltooth Wrasse alongside everything else in your reef.
