FishIntermediate care55g minimum

Melanurus wrasse reef compatibility check

Halichoeres melanurus

Useful active wrasse for larger covered reefs where invert risk is acceptable.

Minimum tank

55 gallons

Care level

Intermediate

Reef safety

Caution

Bioload score

1.5

Stocking stage

Middle

Flow need

Varied

Light need

None

Compatibility warnings

May eat some small invertebrates.
Needs sand and a lid.
Check adult size against the final tank, not the fish or coral at purchase size.
Add livestock slowly so the bioload and nutrient export can keep up.
Use the planner when this animal changes the tank-size, flow, lighting, or stocking plan.

Tank minimum

55 gallons

ReefCrafter uses 55 gallons as the planning floor for adult size, swimming room, nutrient load, and aggression margin.

Maturity gate

No special delay

This species can be planned early when the tank is cycled and the rest of the stocking list is compatible.