Potter's Leopard Wrasse EXPERT ONLY (Macropharyngodon geoffroyi)

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

Quick facts

Scientific nameMacropharyngodon geoffroyi

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: 1.02-1.025

Feeding schedule2-3 times daily

Appearance

A small, slender wrasse with a predominantly orange-red body covered in dark spots and intricate markings. Males display bright coloration with turquoise or green facial patterns; females are more subdued with brown and orange tones.

Diet and feeding

Feed small meaty foods including copepods, amphipods, mysis shrimp, and finely chopped seafood. A well-established refugium or live rock with abundant small crustaceans is essential to supplement daily feeding.

Difficulty and care for the Potter'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 from the Great Barrier Reef to the Philippines and Indonesia.

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