This hard-to-find Red-breasted Maori Wrasse is sure to drop jaws the next time your reefer friends stop by. While it's size alone is more than impressive, the Red-breasted Maori Wrasse boasts six or seven white vertical stripes against a reddish-brown body, with a splendid yellow-orange pop of colour surrounding the pectoral fin.
While the Red-breasted Maori Wrasse can grow rather large, they are generally a shy species and should only be housed in an appropriately large aquarium with other non-aggressive fishes to avoid being bullied. They are known to move sand around in search of food and will eat hard shell inverts and sometimes small fish.
The Red-breasted Maori Wrasse is commonly found roaming alone in lagoons and inner reefs, along reef edges and rubble piles, and can often be seen resting on the sea bed. Feed a prepared plankton diet to mimic their common natural diet.
Care Level: Moderate
Temperament: Peaceful
Colour Form: Brown, Red, Yellow
Diet: Carnivore
Reef Compatible: With Caution
Water Conditions: sg 1.020-1.025, 23-26° C, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4
Max. Size: 42cm
Family: Labridae
Minimum Tank Size: 818L
