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Ornate Leopard Wrasse EXPERT ONLY (Macropharyngodon ornatus)
Ornate Leopard Wrasse EXPERT ONLY
Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.
Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.
Ornate Leopard Wrasse EXPERT ONLY (Macropharyngodon ornatus)
Additional locales and sizes may be available!
Additional locales and sizes may be available!
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Quick Stats

Care Level Expert Only
Temperament Peaceful
Color Form Blue, Green, Orange, Tan, Yellow
Diet Carnivore
Reef Compatible Yes
Water Conditions sg 1.020-1.025, 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4
Max. Size 5½"
Family Labridae
Minimum Tank Size 55 gallons
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Care Level Expert Only
Temperament Peaceful
Color Form Blue, Green, Orange, Tan, Yellow
Diet Carnivore
Reef Compatible Yes
Water Conditions sg 1.020-1.025, 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4
Max. Size 5½"
Family Labridae
Minimum Tank Size 55 gallons
Compatibility View Chart
What do these Quick Stats mean? Click here for more information

Overview

The Ornate Leopard Wrasse, also known as the False Leopard Wrasse will make a beautiful addition to the advanced or expert only aquarists display aquarium. Like other members of the genus Macropharyngodon these fishes require a fine sandy substrate as they bury themselves at night for protection. They require a very well-established aquarium as they naturally hunt for small crustaceans throughout the day.

Leopard Wrasse are challenging fish to adapt to a captive environment, but in the hands of the expert reef aquarist who can provide these fishes with the proper care and environment, they can thrive and make for an incredible display. It is ideal to introduce Leopard Wrasse to the display aquarium well before any larger or more active fishes are introduced, so that they have ample time to settle in and adapt to their new environment and start feeding on prepared foods well. If trying to maintain a small group of these fishes, introducing them simultaneously into the display is ideal. Like other Labroids these fishes have the ability to change sex, as the most dominant fish in the group can turn into a fully functioning male.

The Ornate Leopard Wrasse diet should include vitamin enriched frozen mysis shrimp, vitamin enriched frozen brine shrimp, and other meaty foods along with a high-quality marine flake and marine pellet food.

Approximate Purchase Size: Small 1" to 2-1/4", Medium 2-1/4" to 3-1/2", Large 3-1/2" to 4-3/4"

Please note: We guarantee that ALL aquaria species we offer will arrive alive and in good condition. However, because of the increased level of care required for this particular species, it has been designated as "Expert Only." This species is recommended only for the expert aquarist, zoo, or research institution. “Expert Only” aquatic life is exempt from our extended guarantee after their arrival.

Customer Testimonials

Evan DeVita Darien , CT
Wonderful fish! I am not an expert fish keeper, but I fell in love with this fish. They are known to be the most forgiving leopard wrasse and I highly recommend! I've had a juvenile in my 30 gallon (long) for about 6 months! They do grow quite large (relatively) in the long run so I will need to upgrade or rehome when it gets too large.
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