This is a large wrasse that goes through pretty big color changes. Its an aggressive eater, especially when it gets older and larger. Small juveniles aren’t that aggressive and a lot of them don’t make it. It is a very interesting fish when it has its juvenile color pattern, which has a red eye.
Thicklip Wrasse
Details
Scientific Name: Hemigymus melapte
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Fish Care
Fish Diet: Formula I & II, Meaty Foods
Aggressiveness: Non-Aggressive
Reef Safe: No
Minimum Tank Size: 120gal
Max Size:
Relative Care: Medium