Thalassoma lunare
| Common Names: | Blue Wrasse Crescent wrasse Green parrot wrasse Lunare Wrasse Lyretail Wrasse Moon Wrasse |
| Synonyms: | Labrus lunaris |
| Family: | Labridae |
| Category: | Labroids |
| Distribution: | Indo Pacific; Now widespread through the Indo-Pacific region, Australia's coasts, Fiji. |
| Main Ecosystem: | Sandy Marine; Sandy Marine |
| Temperament: | Aggressive; Semi-agressive fish which is NOT REEF SAFE. Adults border on being agressive and might eat smaller tank-mates. This species should not be added first if planned for a community tank. |
| Diet: | Carnivore; Carnivore |
| Care: | Shrimp (mysid, grass, etc.), small live feeders, snails, worms, beef heart. It helps to have established invertebrates in the tank. sand substrate is essential as this fish burrows into the sand at night. They also appreciate rock structures, caves, hiding places etc. Acclimate slowly and only buy stock which has been in the shop for at least 14 days. There is a high mortality rate for newly acquired specimens. |
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| Potential Size: | Male: 25cm (9.8") Female: 25cm (9.8") |
| Water Region: | All; All |
| Activity: | Diurnal; Diurnal |
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| Breeding: | Has not been bred in captivity and is currently considered impossible to breed in captivity. |
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| Comments: | Juveniles have very different markings and coloring than the adults do. Not for the beginner aquarist or a newly set up tank. |
| Main Colours: | Blue, Green, Yellow |
| Markings: | Not Specified |
| Mouth: | Normal |
| Tail: | Concave |
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| Image Credit: | ;Koi Keeper |
| Submitted By: | koi keeper |
| Contributors: | sirbooks |
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