A wrasse from the Red Sea that shows up for sale from time to time in LFS. Comes in a number of different colors and markings and can be confused with other wrasses, usually the Ring Tail or the Napoleon Wrasse. Adult coloration is an iridescent purple with purple stripes on and around the head; this fish just glows under good lights. Can be some what aggressive and gets to about 1 foot in size. Should be kept in FO or FOWLR tanks.
Cheeklined or Bandcheek Wrasse
Details
Scientific Name: Oxycheilinus digrammus
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Fish Care
Fish Diet: Formula I & II, Small Fish, Meaty Foods
Aggressiveness: Highly Aggressive
Reef Safe: No
Minimum Tank Size: 180gal
Max Size:
Relative Care: Easy