Hartzfeld's Wrasse (Thalassoma hartzfeld's)
Fish in the family Labridae. Moderate care. Reef Safe with Caution.
Quick facts
Appearance
Hartzfeld's Wrasse displays vibrant coloration with a greenish body, yellow-orange markings on the head and chest, and blue accents on the gill covers. It has the typical wrasse body shape: elongated, laterally compressed, with a pointed snout and small protruding teeth.
Diet and feeding
Feed a varied diet of small meaty foods including mysis shrimp, copepods, and small crustaceans, supplemented with quality flake and pellet foods. Feed 1-2 times daily in small portions to match natural grazing behavior.
Difficulty and care for the Hartzfeld's Wrasse
Moderate - Hartzfeld's Wrasse requires standard marine aquarium maintenance and intermediate fish keeping skills.
Common health issues
Marine ich, Fin rot, Swim bladder disorder, Velvet disease, Hole in the head disease
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific from Indonesia to the Philippines and Palau, found in coral reef environments.
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