Kuiter's Leopard Wrasse EXPERT ONLY (Macropharyngodon kuiteri)

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

Quick facts

Scientific nameMacropharyngodon kuiteri

FamilyLabridae

Care levelExpert

Reef safetyReef Safe

TemperamentPeaceful

Dietcarnivore

Adult size5 in

Minimum tank size75 gallons

Water parametersTemperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025

Feeding schedule2-3 times daily

Appearance

Kuiter's Leopard Wrasse is a small, slender wrasse with a distinctive spotted pattern of dark spots on a red-orange body. Males display brighter coloration with more vivid orange-red tones, while females are more subdued; both sexes show the characteristic leopard-like spotting.

Diet and feeding

Feed small meaty foods including copepods, amphipods, mysis shrimp, and finely chopped seafood. This species is a benthic forager and requires frequent small feedings to thrive in captivity.

Difficulty and care for the Kuiter's Leopard 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 coral reef environments, from Indonesia and the Philippines to Palau and Micronesia.

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