{"product_id":"melanurus-wrasse-halichoeres-melanurus","title":"Melanurus Wrasse – Halichoeres melanurus","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"buildify\" class=\"buildify buildify-1370011762773\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-section-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"buildify-element buildify-element-hwaifjo buildify-section-boxed buildify-section-height-default buildify-section-height-default buildify-section buildify-top-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-container buildify-column-gap-default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-element buildify-element-sgneldl buildify-column buildify-col-100 buildify-top-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-column-wrap buildify-element-populated\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-widget-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-element buildify-element-kfhomcl buildify-widget buildify-widget-text-editor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-text-editor buildify-clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bdftmpwrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ee0000;\"\u003eQuarantine and Conditioning Started on 10\/2 - Release Date: 10\/23\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eIf you wish to purchase this fish before the release date we will hold the fish for you. Let us know your desired ship date. If there is an issue during the Quarantine process, we will issue a refund.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMelanurus Wrasse (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHalichoeres melanurus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a colorful Indo-Pacific reef wrasse known for its intricate horizontal striping and active swimming behavior. Color and pattern vary with age and sex. FishBase describes adult males as displaying blue-green and orange striping, while females have characteristic dark markings on the dorsal fin and near the upper base of the tail. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fishbase.org\/summary\/Halichoeres-melanurus?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNative to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndo-Pacific\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eH. melanurus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e occurs from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBali, Indonesia and Western Australia eastward to Micronesia and Samoa, north to Japan, and south to Australia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Your supplied Indonesia origin therefore falls within the species' documented native distribution. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fishbase.org\/summary\/Halichoeres-melanurus?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn nature, Melanurus Wrasses are associated primarily with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eshallow coral reefs and rocky shores\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. FishBase records them occurring individually or in small groups and gives a documented depth range of approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1–15 meters (3–49 feet)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fishbase.org\/summary\/Halichoeres-melanurus?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe species feeds naturally on small benthic invertebrates. Documented prey includes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epolychaete worms, copepods, isopods and foraminiferans\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, reflecting the constant searching and picking behavior characteristic of many \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHalichoeres\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e wrasses. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fishbase.org\/summary\/Halichoeres-melanurus?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFishBase records a maximum total length of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e14 cm, or approximately 5.5 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Although relatively modest in size, the Melanurus Wrasse is an active swimmer and benefits from an established aquarium offering both open swimming room and substantial rockwork. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fishbase.org\/summary\/Halichoeres-melanurus?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Indonesian specimen is offered as one of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDr. Mac’s Quarantined and Conditioned Fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHalichoeres melanurus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Bleeker, 1851)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Melanurus Wrasse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther Common Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tail-spot Wrasse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Labridae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Indonesia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Conditioned \u0026amp; Quarantined\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Easy to Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Generally peaceful to semi-aggressive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Reef compatible with caution\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinimum Aquarium Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e55 gallons recommended\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately 5.5 inches (14 cm total length)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fishbase.org\/summary\/Halichoeres-melanurus?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Carnivorous; small benthic invertebrates in nature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e75–80°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecific Gravity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.023–1.026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8.1–8.4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarium Requirements:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Provide ample swimming space along with established rockwork where the fish can explore and forage. A \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efine sand bed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is strongly recommended for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHalichoeres\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e wrasses, which characteristically bury themselves for shelter and at night.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecure Cover:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Keep the aquarium securely covered. Wrasses can be powerful jumpers, particularly when startled or newly introduced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet and Feeding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e In nature, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eH. melanurus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e consumes small invertebrates including polychaetes, copepods, isopods and foraminiferans. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fishbase.org\/summary\/Halichoeres-melanurus?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e In the aquarium, offer a varied carnivorous diet such as mysis shrimp, enriched brine shrimp, finely chopped marine foods and nutritionally complete prepared marine diets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Generally peaceful toward unrelated fishes, although territorial behavior toward other wrasses or similarly shaped fishes can occur. Providing adequate space and rock structure becomes especially important when maintaining multiple wrasses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef compatible with caution.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The Melanurus Wrasse is not a coral feeder, but its natural diet consists of small invertebrates. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fishbase.org\/summary\/Halichoeres-melanurus?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Because of this feeding behavior, very small ornamental crustaceans and other desirable mobile invertebrates may be at risk, particularly as the wrasse matures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural Habitat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Shallow tropical coral reefs and rocky shores throughout the Indo-Pacific. FishBase records the species at approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1–15 meters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and as occurring either solitarily or in small groups. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pacific East Aquaculture","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67612570812649,"sku":"WC OC0201","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2133\/7655\/files\/melanurus-wrasse-halichoeres-melanurus-indonesia-conditioned-quarantined-pea.jpg?v=1790982402","url":"https:\/\/pacificeastaquaculture.com\/products\/melanurus-wrasse-halichoeres-melanurus","provider":"Pacific East Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}