What size tank does a Dusky Wrasse need?

A Dusky Wrasse needs a minimum tank size of 55 gallons. A 75-gallon tank or larger is recommended for optimal health.

What fish can live with Dusky Wrasse?

Compatible tank mates for Dusky Wrasse include: . Always ensure adequate tank size and proper water parameters.

Dusky Wrasse

Q: Is Dusky Wrasse easy to care for?

Dusky Wrasse has a easy care level. Needs a sand bed for sleeping. Will eat flatworms, pyramidellid snails, and other pests. Hardy and easy to keep.

Halichoeres marginatus

Also known as: Dusky Rainbow Wrasse

🧂 Saltwater ⚡ Semi-aggressive 🟢 Easy 🥩 Carnivore Reef Safe

A hardy wrasse with a greenish body and striking pink and blue facial markings. Males develop vivid green and blue coloring as they mature. An excellent pest controller.

Tank Size

55 gal

minimum (75+ preferred)

Temperature

74–82°F

23–28°C

pH Range

8.1–8.4

water acidity

Max Size

17.8 cm

Lifespan

5–8 years

typical in captivity

Swim Level

Middle

preferred zone

Care Notes

Needs a sand bed for sleeping. Will eat flatworms, pyramidellid snails, and other pests. Hardy and easy to keep.

Feeding

Frozen mysis, brine shrimp, chopped seafood, and marine pellets. Eager eater.

Compatible Tank Mates

None identified.

Use Caution With

Ocellaris Clownfish 3" True Percula Clownfish 3" Blue Green Chromis 3" Yellowtail Damselfish 2.5" Blue Tang 12" Yellow Tang 8" Kole Tang 7" Clarkii Clownfish 5" Tomato Clownfish 5" Scopas Tang 8" Naso Tang 18" Convict Tang 8"

Incompatible With

Maroon Clownfish 6" Blue Devil Damselfish 3" Powder Blue Tang 9" Achilles Tang 10" Purple Tang 10" Three Stripe Damselfish 3" Domino Damselfish 5" Four Stripe Damselfish 3" Jewel Damselfish 6" Clown Tang 15" Catalina Goby 2.5" Snowflake Moray Eel 24"

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