Rabidgoose
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SCIENTIFIC NAME - Macropharyngodon bipartitus
COMMON NAME – Blue Star Leopard Wrasse, Divided Wrasse, Vermiculite Wrasse
SIZE – 5"
MIN. AQUARIUM SIZE – 50 gallons
FOODS AND FEEDING – Carnivore, a varied supply of meaty foods of smaller size several times a day. Plenty of live rock for foraging is also recommended.
REEF COMPATIBILITY – Few issues...it may squabble with like species especially members of the same genus.
CAPTIVE CARE INFO – Considered a "Expert Only" fish the initial impression of a fish you intend to purchase is critical. The fish should look healthy with clear eyes and fins intact. Check the mouth for damage and if any is seen the fish should be avoided. It should be swimming (almost constantly) and picking at or at least showing interest in hunting. Ask for the fish to be fed before purchase and if it is eating, find out exactly what.
A deep sand bed (3") is required for the care of these fish. They will use if at night for sleeping as well as when frightened. Your fish will almost certainly bury itself when released or shortly after. They have been known to stay out of sight for up to two weeks or more but do not dig for them....they will come out when they are ready.
chuck
COMMON NAME – Blue Star Leopard Wrasse, Divided Wrasse, Vermiculite Wrasse
SIZE – 5"
MIN. AQUARIUM SIZE – 50 gallons
FOODS AND FEEDING – Carnivore, a varied supply of meaty foods of smaller size several times a day. Plenty of live rock for foraging is also recommended.
REEF COMPATIBILITY – Few issues...it may squabble with like species especially members of the same genus.
CAPTIVE CARE INFO – Considered a "Expert Only" fish the initial impression of a fish you intend to purchase is critical. The fish should look healthy with clear eyes and fins intact. Check the mouth for damage and if any is seen the fish should be avoided. It should be swimming (almost constantly) and picking at or at least showing interest in hunting. Ask for the fish to be fed before purchase and if it is eating, find out exactly what.
A deep sand bed (3") is required for the care of these fish. They will use if at night for sleeping as well as when frightened. Your fish will almost certainly bury itself when released or shortly after. They have been known to stay out of sight for up to two weeks or more but do not dig for them....they will come out when they are ready.
chuck
